Education & Livelihood

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ACCESS TO EDUCATION & A FULFILLING LIVELIHOOD WHILE MAKING HUMAN COMMUNITIES INCLUSIVE & RESILIENT

The UN recognizes that equitable education should be available at all levels and for all people. Access to life-long learning opportunities allow individuals to participate fully in their communities. Sustainable management of communities is also crucial to a good quality of life by reducing the negative impacts of activities that are hazardous to human health and the environment.

Engage In Active Listening

SDG #17 Partnerships

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, peer, or someone who has a different experience/identity for (___) conversations per day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Active Listening: The Art of Empathetic Conversation

How to Practice Active Listening

Empathic Listening: Definition, Examples and Tips
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Thank Educators

SDG #4 Education

I will write to a school, community learning center, or education leader I admire to express my thanks for their sustainability work and find out how I can get involved.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

11 Wonderful Ways to Thank a Teacher

Ways to Say Thank You to Teachers
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Share Your Eco Habits

SDG #11 Communities

Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

100 Best Sustainability Tips for Sustainable Living

13 Natural Cleaners You Already Have in Your Pantry

5 Ways to Take Your Love of the Outdoors to the Next Level

6 ways to help reduce carbon emissions
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Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG #11 Communities

For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

What It's Like to Give Up Air Travel to Curb Climate Change

Being the Change: Living Sustainably Can Serve as Quiet Persuasion
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Volunteer In My Community

SDG #11 Communities

I will volunteer (___) hour(s) in my community.
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VolunteerMatch

Create the Good

Find Volunteer Opportunities Near You
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Share My Positive Actions With My Community

SDG #4 Education

Each day, I will make my sustainable actions visible through a lawn sign, bumper sticker, pin, t-shirt, social media or other ways.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Make Button Pins

How to Make Stickers

How to Build DIY Yard Signs

Hope: Why it matters
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Work-Life Balance

SDG #8 Work & Economy

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily rest during work days to practice work-life balance.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Who is Responsible for Protecting Work-Life Balance? It Depends Who You Ask

Work-Life Balance: Tips to Reclaim Control

Work-Life Balance is a Cycle not an Achievement
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Learn More and Talk to My Friends

SDG #17 Partnerships

During the day, I will schedule (___) conversations per day to chat with my friends about my actions and learning during Earth Month.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Drawing a Path to Action

Dear Tomorrow
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Volunteer to Tutor

SDG #4 Education

I will volunteer to tutor in my community at least once this month.
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Volunteer for Local Schools

Volunteer with Boys & Girls Club

Reading Partners
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Research Impact Investing

SDG #8 Work & Economy

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

What You Need to Know About Impact Investing

What is Ethical Investing and Why Do It?
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Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs

SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17

I will spend (___) minutes learning about these SDGs.
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Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals
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ONE-TIME ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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