Lakshmi Basava
4/29/2022 10:34 PM
Gender equity will improve representation of gender diverse group in crucial and leadership roles in society, who can help create just and sustainable use of gender targeted resources.
Lakshmi Basava
"To be mindful of every action that directly or indirectly impacts nature!"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,289 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO740minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,190minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2,190minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Lakshmi's actions
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Education & Livelihood
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Join A Climate Action Orginization
SDG #13 Climate
I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 5 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health & Equity
Cleaning Product Ingredients
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 5 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About Gender DiversityWhy is equity for gender diverse individuals important for a just and sustainable society?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women and girl's equitable participation or representation in your community? Do you experience these barriers?
Lakshmi Basava 4/29/2022 9:59 PMI do see unequal domestic work distribution, as per survey women do 2.5 times more in unpaid domestic work compared to men, which impacts their career progression and higher education to participate and represent themselves in community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Equity Learn About The Health & Equity SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Lakshmi Basava 4/29/2022 9:52 PMThe linking factor was pandemic, which affecting existing issues like inequality, inclusivity, health and well-being, refugee crisis and violence against women. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGsWhat was a linking factor across this group of SDGs?
Lakshmi Basava 4/24/2022 11:41 AMI feel the linking factor was urbanization, which leads to greenhouse gas emission, global average temp rise, marine pollution, deforestation and eventually, loss of bio diversity. -
Lakshmi Basava 4/20/2022 1:53 PMI recommend you to watch the movie ‘Don’t look up’ it’s not a documentary I promise :) its more of a dark comedy and food for thought about human nature and Climate Denial. I always wondered why grown ups need persuasion to protect nature..apparently we do so to protect ourselves - If you're in denial, you're trying to protect yourself by refusing to accept the truth about something that's happening in your life,” the Mayo Clinic.. read more about Climate Denial and use it in your day to day communication about eco challenge.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Know Your ProduceWhat surprised you about the two produce lists? How will you use these lists for your grocery shopping? Have you used these lists before?
Lakshmi Basava 4/15/2022 3:59 AMFrozen peas have been on my staple list however I was not fully convinced about frozen berries, glad to know that frozen berry retain more nutrients than dried and fresh ones. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Share Your Eco HabitsHow do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
Lakshmi Basava 4/12/2022 9:21 AMOur actions are based on how we think and feel, in my experience the change in action will come naturally when we are conscious and truly understand that natural resources are limited and non-renewable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Join A Climate Action OrginizationWhat area of climate action are you most passionate about and why?
Lakshmi Basava 4/11/2022 2:09 PMRecently I’ve learnt a lot about depleting soil health due to urbanisation of agriculture land and a number of other reasons. By increasing biodiversity of soil we address the whole ecosystem of climate. -
Lakshmi Basava 4/11/2022 1:57 PMHad wonderful opportunity to attend a very inspirational Save the Soil event today in Brussels driven by Sadhguru and hosted by Patrizia Heidegger the Director of Global Policies and Sustainability of European Environmental Bureau, goal of the movement is to address soil crises by bring people together to stand up for Soils Health and to institute national policies and actions towards increasing organic content in the soil, I will be spreading the word within my network, please support the cause and visit savesoil.org
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Lakshmi Basava 4/08/2022 4:14 PMBeautiful Friday evening! This challenge helps me look at every outdoor time with gratitude and appreciation for the nature..
