31 R1.T2 – Module 1: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Conclusion Climate change is the biggest crisis in our lifetimes. It has had a terrible effect on every part of the globe, and now is the time for action. Across the globe, young people have been taking the steps necessary to act sustainability through personal practices such as recycling, upcycling, and using public transport. They have been taking to the streets and social media to call for governments to act, using the tools at their disposal to promote sustainable living and call for green policies and economics to be put in place. Young people play a very active role in the governance of climate action and sustainable development. It is important that every young person understands the important effects that climate change is having on our world, and the power of their voice and platforms to enact real change. Actions that support the circular economy and social sustainability are important first steps for taking sustainable actions in our day-to-day lives. Test what you’ve Learnt! The following are some self-assessment questions you can use to test what you have learned! 1. Climate change is the process of … a. our planet cooling down b. the weather getting nicer c. our planet heating up – climate change is the process of our planet heating up which has made weather more extreme d. the sun heating up 2. The circular economy is a model of reusing and recycling existing products and materials for as long as possible. True or false? a. True Climate Change Circular economy Green politics Social sustainability Green economy Youth activism
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