Actions
"If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up
where we are headed." - Chinese Proverb
Congratulations on becoming a Green Passport Holder!
Now that you've increased your awareness and taken the pledge, it's time to put your thoughts and ideas into action. The most important thing you can do now is to ENACT the principles of sustainable study abroad. You can revisit the environmental, socio-cultural and economic considerations below. But there are other ways that you can further commit to action so please keep reading!
Sustainable Travel Tips:
Environmental Considerations
Socio-Cultural Considerations
Economic Considerations
VOLUNTEER AND/OR ENGAGE YOUR HOST COMMUNITY
Even if you’re not studying abroad with a volunteer or service-learning program, there are many ways that you can get involved in your host community. We highly recommend you refer to Idealist.org's International Volunteerism Resource Center, which is a comprehensive online source of information, tools, and strategies for making informed decisions about engaging in meaningful international service. If you volunteer while abroad, please tell us about the experience on your blog. If you'd recommend the volunteer organization/venue to future study abroad students, please share the contact information on the Volunteering/Civic Engagement Forum.
RESEARCH SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS ABROAD
Sustainability topics would include anything that looks at ways of reducing the human impact on the global environment and on energy consumption. What is being done in your host country in terms of sustainability initiatives that could be useful information for your home community? Click here for more information and suggested topics.
Apply for a Global Footprint Grant—coming soon!
SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
Join 350.org and become a "Messenger Abroad." 350.org is an international grassroots campaign that aims to mobilize a global climate movement united by a common call to action. 350 represents the parts per million carbon dioxide concentration that leading scientists have now set as an upper threshold for a safe climate. 350.org is working hard "to embed the number 350 deeply in public consciousness—make it ubiquitous across societies, languages, and ideologies. Check out the 350 studyabroadguide.pdf to see how you can spread the word about sustainability or visit 350.org.
REDUCE YOUR GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Calculate the carbon emissions of your overseas flight, find out how many planets it takes to support your lifestyle at home and abroad, commit to actions and lifestyle changes that will reduce your global footprint while you're overseas, and consider contributing to carbon-reducing projects. Find out how here.
Congratulations on becoming a Green Passport Holder!
Now that you've increased your awareness and taken the pledge, it's time to put your thoughts and ideas into action. The most important thing you can do now is to ENACT the principles of sustainable study abroad. You can revisit the environmental, socio-cultural and economic considerations below. But there are other ways that you can further commit to action so please keep reading!
Sustainable Travel Tips:
Environmental Considerations
Socio-Cultural Considerations
Economic Considerations
VOLUNTEER AND/OR ENGAGE YOUR HOST COMMUNITY
Even if you’re not studying abroad with a volunteer or service-learning program, there are many ways that you can get involved in your host community. We highly recommend you refer to Idealist.org's International Volunteerism Resource Center, which is a comprehensive online source of information, tools, and strategies for making informed decisions about engaging in meaningful international service. If you volunteer while abroad, please tell us about the experience on your blog. If you'd recommend the volunteer organization/venue to future study abroad students, please share the contact information on the Volunteering/Civic Engagement Forum.
RESEARCH SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS ABROAD
Sustainability topics would include anything that looks at ways of reducing the human impact on the global environment and on energy consumption. What is being done in your host country in terms of sustainability initiatives that could be useful information for your home community? Click here for more information and suggested topics.
Apply for a Global Footprint Grant—coming soon!
SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
Join 350.org and become a "Messenger Abroad." 350.org is an international grassroots campaign that aims to mobilize a global climate movement united by a common call to action. 350 represents the parts per million carbon dioxide concentration that leading scientists have now set as an upper threshold for a safe climate. 350.org is working hard "to embed the number 350 deeply in public consciousness—make it ubiquitous across societies, languages, and ideologies. Check out the 350 studyabroadguide.pdf to see how you can spread the word about sustainability or visit 350.org.
REDUCE YOUR GLOBAL FOOTPRINT
Calculate the carbon emissions of your overseas flight, find out how many planets it takes to support your lifestyle at home and abroad, commit to actions and lifestyle changes that will reduce your global footprint while you're overseas, and consider contributing to carbon-reducing projects. Find out how here.
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