Against the backdrop of the worsening climate crisis, #MyClimateAction ¨C a photo and video contest conducted by Agora in support of the ActNow campaign ¨C puts a spotlight on steps being taken by people everywhere, showcasing solutions and inspiring change. Visit the exhibit and learn more about the contest
¡°Leaders must lead. But all of us can do our part,¡± UN Secretary-General Ant¨®nio Guterres said in his previous statement on a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
The same found that demand-side strategies, such as making it easier for people to use cleaner forms of transport or eat more plant-based foods, could cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 40-70% by 2050. It also notes that globally the wealthiest 10% households contribute about 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions while the bottom 50% contribute less than 15%.
The campaign encourages individual behavior change ¨C especially in advanced economies ¨C to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon world. It also urges people everywhere to and demand action from governments and businesses.
Agora photo and video contest to showcase people-powered movement for change