在地球日当天，新传媒电台第8播道《狮城有约》制作人Annzy 邀请地球协会副会长（刘先生）和新加坡理工大学助理教授（陈植能博士）上《非常访谈》节目。
主持人（刘俊葳/张海洁）和我们谈论冠病疫情、保护环境、极端气候、减少塑料、减少肉食、永续发展等课题。节目是在4月22日傍晚6.50 到7.10现场直播。
节目制作人把访谈录像存在《狮城有约》的网站。
狮城有约：世界地球日：(11 mins):
https://www.8world.com/vodcasts/episode/full/hello-singapore-earth-day-1456661
希望大家能减少使用塑料、减少肉食、支持无肉日来保护环境、保护地球。
On 21 Apr, Earth Society joined Ms Jessie (via Zoom) at 10.45 am. Mr Venkata Sai from Indeed (India) and Mr Hiroki from Indeed (Japan) join in the session as well. This is the first time that employees from other countries join in our GW talk.
We conducted a Global Warming talk for Indeed staffs in Singapore, India and Japan from 11 am to 12 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also touched on the issue of deforestation and world hunger. Indeed staffs listened attentively to the talk.
During this pandemic period, we are glad that more companies are organizing Green events online to promote Environmental awareness and encourage their staffs to adopt a more sustainable way of Living.
Prior to the actual event, Anderson Secondary arranged for 2 online meetings with the speakers to run through the program details and discuss on the topic of Climate change. Anderson Secondary requested the speakers to write a message to the students. The speakers’ message and speakers’ profile are placed in a 11-page reading material that the school prepared for the students who attend the event.
Ms Melissa Low presented on how climate change is affecting
Singapore and SG Green Plan, Ms Gurga presented on how growing meat from cells
reduce the environmental impact of the animal industry, Mr Low CK presented on
reducing meat consumption/ supporting Meatless Mondays to reduce Climate
change. Students listened attentively to the presentations and actively
participated in the Q & A session.
We are glad that the schools are organizing panel discussions and inviting speakers from various environmental organizations to speak to students on the urgency of Climate change and discuss on Solutions to climate change. Let’s hope the schools and students adopt life-style changes to reduce climate change and preserve the precious food and water resources on our planet.
On 23 Apr, Earth Society joined in the online Zoom meeting at 7.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for Sec 1 and 2 students from 8 am to 8.30 am. We conducted another Global Warming talk for Sec 3 and 4 students from 9 am to 9.30 am We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). Students and teachers listened attentively to the talk.
We are glad that many schools are engaging Green organizations to speak to the students on Conserving Nature and protecting the planet for the young generations.
We hope more students will adopt an Eco-friendly lifestyle to preserve the Ecosystems in Nature, reduce green house gas emissions and conserve the Natural resources on our planet.
On 12 Apr, Earth Society joined in the online Zoom meeting at 7.15 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for P1 to P6 students from 7.30 am to 8 am. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs).
The teachers used Kahoot online tool to create a Kahoot Quiz for the students.
After the talk, students participated actively in a Kahoot Quiz
session to answer questions related to the talk. Many students paid attention
to the talk and answered the Quiz questions correctly.
Due to the pandemic situation, the “One Earth, Save it” event was held online via the Zoom platform. The event was hosted by 2 volunteers wearing the WWF Earth hour logo. Marymount residents were invited to join the event online from 8 pm to 9.15 pm.
Mdm Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State in both Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower, MP for Marymount SMC, gave an opening address entitled ‘Speak up for Nature’ during the Zoom event.
Earth Society conducted a 5 mins presentation on Global Warming during the event. We gave a brief overview of how Climate change is affecting the world and encourage our citizen to reduce meat consumption, support Meatless Mondays to reduce Climate change.
Marymount residents shared on their Eco-efforts such as conducting up-cycling workshops, supporting NEA’s ‘Cash for Trash’ program, recycling electronic waste and collecting recyclables (e.g. plastic bottles, cardboards etc).
Music Heart Band group provided online live singing to entertain the residents. Children from PCF Sparkletots provided online performance for the residents.
https://www.facebook.com/BishanNorthZone1/videos/790815288224523
We are glad that more grass roots organizations are organizing Green events online to spread the Eco-message to the residents. We hope the green message can spread far and wide among the residents in Singapore.
On 26 Mar, Earth Society team joined Mr Bernard (via Webex platform) at 9.45 am. We conducted a Biodiversity Loss talk for about 200 staffs from 10.20 am to 11 am. We presented on Overfishing, Deforestation, Climate change, Loss in Biodiversity and Factory farming. We featured WWF 2020 Living Planet Index report which shows that 68% of wildlife are lost from 1970s to 2016. We touched on issues such as reduce Fish consumption, reduce Factory farming, Veggie days and UNEP ‘Planetary Health Diet’. We also showed that if everyone on the planet consumes resources as Singaporeans do, we will need 3 planets to sustain our consumption habits. We need to reduce our consumption pattern to keep it within the limits of 1 planet.
Infineon Technologies staffs listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz at the end of the talk.
Mr Apple Toh, Infineon Cares Committee member, email us the following comments after the event:
“On behalf of the Infineon
Cares Committee, we thank Earth Society very much for giving us the utmost
support to host this talk session on Environment conservation topics. It had
been a great impactful morning and the response we received was overwhelming.
50 mins into the session, we still have 197 participants with us.”
During this pandemic period, we are glad that more companies are organizing Green events online to promote Environmental awareness and encourage their staffs to adopt a more sustainable way of Living.
Nan Hua High Service
Learning Club organized a National Youth Environment Conference (NYEC) 2021
together with students from their Talent Development Programme (sKy). The event
was held via an online platform on 18 and 19 March 2021.
Nan Hua High invited Earth Society onboard to send a guest speaker to specifically talk about the topic on Climate Action. They also invited another speaker from WWF Cambodia to speak on climate action.
On 18 Mar, Earth Society joined in the online NYEC Zoom meeting at 12.40 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for about 150 students from 12.55 pm to 2pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). The students listened attentively to the talk.
We are glad that more Clubs in schools are promoting the eco-message to the students. We hope the eco-message can spread far and wide among the students and the youths.
On 05 Mar, Earth Society joined in the online Zoom meeting at 2.15 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for about 60 NPCC cadets from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). The NPCC cadets listened attentively to the talk.
After the talk, Ms Fang Shi Lin helped to gather some feedback from the cadets and send the feedback to us via email.
Feedback from Students
1. Very interesting
2. Can be more interactive (kahoot!)
On 20 Jan, Earth Society joined in the online Zoom meeting at 8.45 am. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 6 classes of P3 students from 9 am to 9.30 am. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). Teachers and students listened attentively to the talk.
After the talk, Mr Steven Neo helped to gather some feedback from the teachers and send the feedback to us via email.
“Thank you for the Environmental talk today. Very good feedback were given.
The content Earth Society
delivered was very informative and relevant to our students. The videos clips were
captivating and informative as pictures and videos speak a thousand
words.
The sharing and suggestions on ways for our students to do their part, resonated with our students and give them more insights on what they can do to save our planet Earth.”
We corresponded with the students on their projects. A student group, ‘Earth Huggers’, work with us for 2 months to create an Instagram Page to spread awareness on Climate change. On their Instagram Page, they created animations, slideshows on Climate change and introduce Climate-friendly actions such as supporting Meatless Mondays to their readers.
https://www.instagram.com/earthhuggers_sg/
Earth Society collaborated with Earth Huggers via Zoom and email from Nov 20 to Jan 21.
At the end of the project, the group’s team leader, Ms Richelle Tan commented :
“Thank you so much for allowing us to work with Earth Society! It has been a great experience and my group and I are very grateful for this opportunity to spread awareness on Climate change. We also learnt new things ourselves such as Meatless Monday, and we will encourage people around us to adopt the lifestyle as well! We hope that more students will also join in the sustainable lifestyle to protect the earth we live in together. We sincerely thank Earth Society for your help in the project! ”
We are glad that many students are taking on Eco-friendly projects to play a part in protecting the environment. We hope more students will join in the environmental movement to protect the Earth and create a sustainable future for everyone on the planet.
On 11 Jan, Earth Society team reached Kampung Senang Student Care Centre at 2.15 pm. We conducted a Biodiversity Loss talk for 40 primary school students from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. We presented on Overfishing, Deforestation, Climate change, Loss in Biodiversity and Factory farming. We also touched on issues such as No Shark fin, reduce Factory farming and Veggie days. We also spoke on water shortage in the world and introduced various ways to save water.
The students listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Quiz after the talk.
Teachers’ Feedback
Overall, the talk is simple, clear and informative. The content is tailored to the children’s cognitive level. – Mr Ong Chee Seng, Teacher, Kampung Senang Student Care Centre
The speaker presented the many slides and info in such a way that the P1 to P5 students were able to understand. The students could answer the Quiz questions correctly. Very good timing to promote these information at the beginning of the year. – Mr Tang Tai Tong, Part-time teacher
On 09 Dec, Earth Society team joined Mr Tay online (via Zoom platform) at 3.15 pm.
We conducted a Biodiversity Loss talk for about 40 staffs from 3.30 pm to 4.40 pm.
We presented on Overfishing,
Deforestation, Climate change, Loss in Biodiversity and Factory
farming. We also touched on issues such as No Shark fin, reduce Factory
farming, Veggie days and UNEP ‘Planetary Health Diet’. We also introduced
various Environmental heros to the participants.
NEA staffs listened attentively to the talk and participated actively in the Q&A at the end of the talk.
Feedback from NEA Staffs:
1) It has given me greater insights on the
methods that individuals can use to contribute to minimise Biodiversity Loss.
2) Thanks for the informative talk. I will recommend my colleagues to attend talks like this in the future.
3) I will practise meatless Monday and will try to influence my friends and family too as it is not too challenging to start as a first step.
Earth Society supported their Green Week event by conducting 2 online talks for the staffs. We conduct a Global Warming Zoom talk for 30 staffs on 09 Nov. We conducted another Biodiversity Loss/ Environmental Conservation talk for 40 staffs on 13 Nov. Both talks are conducted from 12 pm to 1 pm.
IRAS recorded the 2 Zoom talks and placed it in their website so that staffs who could not attend the online talks could watch and benefit from the talks after the event.
Feedback for Global Warming:Talk
Eye-opening talk that makes clear the realities
of our actions. I didn’t realise the amount of water and trees used to produce
the meat that we eat. Good session packed with loads of useful information on
the steps we can all take to do better. Thank you! - Yeo You Liang, Senior Tax Auditor, IRAS
The talk was informative with well-organised
content. The speaker was engaging and explained the various concepts well. Even
if we haven’t done so before, its never too late to start and take steps in the
right direction. – Joseph, IRAS staff
Feedback for Biodiversity Loss Talk:
Good intro to raise awareness on the impact of
our daily actions on our environment. Appreciated the quick tips given by
speaker. It gave everyone an opportunity to start small in saving the
environment (e.g. meatless Monday concept) I tried it out and I hope to sustain
the weekly “ritual”. Peer support from the Green Ambassador community helped! - Hui Yan, IRAS
staff.
It was a very informative talk to learn facts on
how our current way of living is severely draining the Earth’s resources in an
irreversible way. The speakers’ tips are constantly on my mind now and I have
started making some small personal changes e.g. avoid eating large fishes,
reduce usage of plastics whenever possible etc. Lifestyle changes are always
hard so hopefully I can sustain these practices!
- Zhuang
Jiayang, Principal Data Management Officer, IRAS
Ms Arushi Sivasankar belongs to a student group ‘Biosverde’. She informed that UWCSEA has Veggie Wednesday in the school and they are very interested in knowing the difference it would make,
On 06 Nov, Earth Society joined in the online Zoom meeting at 12.30 pm. We conducted a Global Warming talk for 30 youths from 12.45 pm to 1.40 pm. We presented on the effects of Climate change on the world and showcased various solutions that scientists recommended to curb climate change. (Plant trees, Eat less meat, Green energy and 3Rs). We also spoke about the environmental benefits of supporting Veggie days. The youths listened attentively to the talk.
After the talk, Ms Arushi Sivasankar helped to gather some feedback from the participants and send the feedback to us via email.
Feedback from Students
- I found Earth Society’s presentation extremely engaging, the combination of statistics with visuals made it very interesting.
- The presentation was very informative and factual, with many statistics to illustrate the effects of Climate Change.
- The presentation was very in depth about the effects of Climate Change all over the world. It would be interesting to have more of an emphasis on how Climate Change is affecting Singapore specifically. This would help combat the problem of us students feeling detached from the climate crisis (which we find to be quite a pervasive sentiment here).
