Reflection (Sharing Exp: Talk by Expert)

 

It was a really informative talk regarding leadership and governance for sustainability. 🌎

    Firstly, Dr Wesam emphasised about the environment and how natural capital is degrading. The impact of the degradation has caused a dozens of negative effects including fatal diseases, pollution, and health and natural resources damages. The social and economic impact of climate change is extremely scary as well. Fresh water supply will be limited, productivity of harvest will reduce, sea level will rise, towns will be relocate and more and more scary impacts will come if we do not start changing. With numbers and graphs, we were told about floods and diseases too. When I was listening to the talk, I was so shocked to see so many people suffering due to something that we have done. What is it that we can do? 

    Next,  Dr Wesam brought in the hope for changes. It was shown that the lock down due to the pandemic has brought some positive impact including the earth healing! We can and we should change this situation to ensure sustainable development. To build a better environment, we should practise the three pillars of sustainable economy. 

For better results, small realistic goals are set so that leaders and followers have the same objectives. We can all direct our energy into realising them. Here are the Global Goals: 

Lastly, now that we have goals, we must have a plan... 

I have some thoughts about this...

Let's go into the leadership part. 

What can leaders do in this? 

1- create rules and laws 

2- encourage citizen's participation

3- create more market opportunity

I could think of a few examples.

In Japan, classification of recyclable and non-recyclable waste is a must. Those who do not conform to the law will be fined. This is law.  

Nowadays in Malaysia, plastic bags are banned gradually in chained super markets. They provided 'green points' for those who bring own bag, and charge those who need plastic bags. This is citizen participation. 

In Singapore, water are retreated and sold to the people as drinking water. Factories are set, workers are employed. This is market opportunity. 

When our government and all related authorities have made their effort, 

followers (you and me!) play a huge huge huge part now! 

because, 'Sikit-sikit, lama-lama menjadi bukit'. 

So, what can normal citizens like us (followers) do? 

💓🌍Practise 3Rs 💓🌍

💓🌍Car pool💓🌍

💓🌍Plant trees💓🌍

💓🌍Educate our next generations💓🌍

💓🌍Conserve water 💓🌍

And many many more...

Before I end the reflection, I would like to share a song with you. 

It's a song I've always share with my little ones in school when teaching about the Earth. 

Ta-da! 

That's all for today. 

Here are my prove of attendance. 

I'm going to be an earth warrior too! 💪

🌍💓😇