Our planet needs you! Join us to learn how you can contribute to a healthier environment and more sustainable communities. Take a look to the resources, decide on an action and upload the results of your work!
Suitable for ages: 11+
As Scouts, we’re part of a global movement, sharing not only an adventurous spirit but also a responsibility to care for our planet. Climate change and global warming are not just phrases we hear about, but they’re real challenges that affect all of us, from Switzerland’s melting glaciers to rising sea levels across the world. But as Scouts, we also have the power to make a difference, no matter where we are.
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What’s Happening to Our Planet?
The world’s climate is changing quickly, and human actions like burning fossil fuels, cutting down forests, and creating waste are causing temperatures to rise. The longer we wait to take action, the harder it will be to protect our planet. That’s why sustainability—using resources in ways that don’t harm the environment—is essential. Together, we can choose actions that help reduce our impact on the earth and protect our future.
How Scouts can lead the way
As Scouts, we already value nature and adventure. Every time we explore forests, camp under the stars, or hike mountain trails, we’re reminded of how beautiful and important our planet is. But caring for nature doesn’t just mean enjoying it; it means taking responsibility to protect it.
Here are a few simple ways Scouts can make a big impact:
Ready to take action? Here you have more activities to practice:
Let’s make every action count! Choose one activity and upload o photo of what you did!
This is sharing activity where you can share what you have done with others. First, make your own submission, and then explore and see what everyone else has done!
Documentation after carrying out cleaning in the area of the waterfall
"Doing useful activities, such as reading, studying, working, greening the environment, and others. The reason is because you want to create and grow positive things at any time and whenever it is "
This is a poster for recycling.
"Reduce food waste - Prepare only enough to eat and recycle leftovers - Buy local produce When food waste rots, it produces methane gas, which is a much stronger greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Reducing food waste also helps with climate change."
Daily activities of caring for the garden
"Every day I clean the garden at the back, and plant plants that are useful for us so that our house is green, cool to breathe and comfortable to live in."
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Waste is one of the biggest problems causing pollution. Scouts can reduce waste by using reusable containers, repairing things instead of throwing them away, and recycling. Even small changes, like bringing a water bottle instead of buying plastic ones, make a difference.
"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, i can reduce waste by using reusable containers, repairing things instead of throwing them away, and recycling. Even small changes, like bringing a water botle"
Here's a pic of us cleaning our campsite area
"I would like to do a bird and bat boxes, because it's cute hehe"
This was when scouts from different schools in our province went together for a coastal clean-up.
"I always make sure to keep my house clean and tidy. It creates a healthy and cozy learning environment that helps me focus more on my tasks."
We planted trees at the side of the bridge
"I would mostly do in our home is planting seeds and plants in house to make it greener and have a easy food access "
The boys made a bee shelter. For the bees to make honey and relax and to preserve the quality life the little animals have. Next up, planning to construct a box bee hive.
"We did all the activities at home, bee shelter and bird feeders and we went outdoor and placed them strategically."
membuat tempat berteduh bagi lebah. Agar lebah dapat membuat madu dan bersantai serta menjaga kualitas hidup hewan-hewan kecil tersebut. Selanjutnya, mereka berencana untuk membangun sarang lebah kotak
"Kami melakukan semua aktivitas di rumah, tempat perlindungan lebah dan tempat makan burung, dan kami pergi ke luar ruangan dan menaruhnya secara strategis"
This is us when we clean the church's garden
"I love collecting trash from our backyard by using a stick and needles I enjoyed doing it since i was a kid"
In this picture, we, the Scouts of Madiun Regency, East Java, Indonesia, are caryying out an activity of planting mangrove plants. This activity was carried out on the coast of Trenggalek.
"The activity that I most want to do at home is to be able to plant plants like I did with my friends in the picture that I shared above. Besides that, I also really want to be able to contribute to making the world greener."
This activity highlights the importance of taking action to protect our planet. As Scouts, we have a responsibility to lead the way in sustainability by making mindful choices. Through practices such as reducing waste, recycling, saving energy, and spreading awareness, we can make a significant difference in reducing our impact on the environment. It encourages us to engage in simple yet powerful actions that promote a cleaner and healthier planet for everyone.
"Reflection: Through this activity, I have learned the importance of small actions that can lead to big changes for our planet. It made me realize that every Scout has the power to make a positive impact, whether it's by reducing waste, conserving energy, or protecting wildlife. I am now more conscious of my actions and their effect on the environment. By practicing sustainable habits and spreading awareness, I believe we can all contribute to preserving the beauty of nature for future generations."
We started by replanting outside of our classroom then we supported and joined a clean-up drive after the athletic meet.
"Plant a small herb garden or make a raised bed to grow vegetables, because it is not only good for the soil or the environment, but also for the use of us, humans and also animals. For the food that we eat."
Daily activities in months by planting trees for the betterment of earth
"Every day I clean the garden at the back, and plant plants that are useful for us so that our house is green, cool to breathe and comfortable to live in." "
clean the river from rubbish
"cleaning the house, because my mother said love your house like you love me clean your house like your mother cleaned your mess when you were little."
Yes, I chose to make a table about how long it takes for different types of waste to decompose. I wrote it in English and Polish, because I'm in Poland right now. I don't know Polish well yet, so they helped me with the translation.
"I would love to make hedgehog houses at home — they are cute, helpful for nature, and it’s a cozy project I’d enjoy."