From Listeners to Leaders

This morning we started by sharing the positive and negative impacts of climate change around the world. In India, for example, heatwaves have become extreme. We also discussed cultural diversity — which is amazing — and felt ecstatic. Then we analyzed why cities are more vulnerable than rural areas. I found the impact of concrete and building materials particularly interesting; before the session, I wasn’t aware of it at all.

After that, we researched the specific actions that produce greenhouse gases in our cities, such as deforestation and transportation. We enjoyed lunch — and, surprisingly, received a gift. While some measured indoor and outdoor temperatures, others discussed the volume of greenhouse gases our cities generate.

Finally, we went from being listeners to active leaders. How? We found realistic, sustainable solutions to three major global problems — then presented and critiqued them.