Digital inclusion for all in climate action
par Dylan Mahoussi Houndeton, dans le cadre du projet AVOUALI ‘’Inclusion en temps de crise climatique’’ initié par MeineWelt e.V. avec le soutien financier de Aktion MENSCH
What is climate action? And how can digital and inclusion go hand in hand to combat climate change?
Climate action is a set of measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and limiting global warming. It is a global effort to combat the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels and loss of biodiversity. Climate action can take many forms, including the use of renewable energies, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the industrial and transport sectors, the promotion of sustainable agricultural practices and the protection of forests and other ecosystems.
Digital technology and inclusion are essential components of effective climate action. The objective of climate action is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming and its negative impacts on the environment and people. However, to achieve this goal, it is crucial to take into account the needs and perspectives of all stakeholders, including marginalized and vulnerable communities; and digital technologies can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote adaptation to the impacts of climate change.
Digital technologies make it possible to collect and store data on the environment and climate on a large scale, which can help to better understand the impacts of climate change and make more informed decisions on climate policy. Digital technologies can also be used to monitor the impact of climate policies and to track progress in the fight against climate change.Digital technologies can also help to prepare people for the impacts of climate change. Examples include digital ecology, which aims to limit the harmful effects of digital ecosystems on the environment, and the use of modeling and mapping tools, which can help identify areas at risk and plan the necessary adaptation measures.
Finally, social media and online awareness campaigns can help raise public awareness of climate change and encourage environmentally friendly behavior. Organizations can use digital communication tools to disseminate information on climate change and encourage participation in local environmental events.
In addition, there are a number of mobilization techniques that can be used to play a full part in the fight against the climate crisis:
Raising awareness: is the first step in mobilizing people to fight the climate crisis. We can organize large-scale awareness-raising campaigns to inform people about the causes and effects of climate change, as well as the measures they can take to reduce their carbon footprint. We can also mobilize people through advocacy, which can take many forms, including speeches, petitions, demonstrations, awareness-raising campaigns, research projects or sustainable development initiatives.
Individual action: Individuals also have an important role to play in tackling the climate crisis. We can encourage people to adopt environmentally-friendly lifestyles, such as recycling, reducing energy and meat consumption, using public transport, and so on.
Collective action: Collective action is also essential in tackling the climate crisis. We can mobilize as a community to encourage political decision-makers to take concrete steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as adopting renewable energies and implementing environmental protection policies.
In short, the fight against climate change is a collective responsibility that requires efforts from everyone. By adopting more sustainable lifestyles, encouraging governments and businesses to take action and raising awareness of the urgency of the situation, we can all contribute to the fight against climate change.
