Moving Forward

My action group this quarter was given the opportunity to work with Our Climate. Our Climate is a non-profit organization that is working with young people to help put together a Green New Deal. This opportunity combined three things that I am incredibly passionate about: the climate, politics, and food. My group was able to integrate what we learned in this class into our work with Our Climate. The reality is that we cannot address climate change without making changes to our food system which will require political action. We were able to bring up our food system in our discussions with fellow interns and make sure that it will be included in the Green New Deal.

I often find myself focused on the personal changes that I make in my day to day life in order to do what I can to help reverse climate change. I recently convinced my family to try out a vegan diet after learning about the staggering effect that animal agriculture has on the environment. My sister and I have been sharing our cooking projects on an Instagram that we made together in the hope of spurring others into giving veganism a try.

Infographic from Cowspiracy

However, in working with Our Climate it was amazing to see what a vast community of people there is fighting for systemic change. My personal actions do make some leeway to combat climate change, but I was able to make a much more significant difference by advocating for policy change. Personal changes are the first step, but systemic and political change is necessary for large scale change. 

Working with Our Climate and taking this class helped shift my perspective towards understanding systems theory and looking beyond my personal actions and experiences. I do what I can in my own life to alter the course of global warming, but I’m also continuing to push for change at a systemic level. Moving forward, this class has shown me how interconnected our world is and has given me the tools that I need to enact change. 

12 thoughts on “Moving Forward

  1. It’s fantastic to hear about your involvement with Our Climate and the Green New Deal! Your passion for climate, politics, and food is truly inspiring. Integrating your class learnings into real-world action, especially focusing on the food system’s impact on climate change, is crucial. Your efforts to promote veganism and share your journey on Instagram are commendable and can inspire many others to make environmentally conscious choices. Keep up the great work! Mary Kay Inc

  2. It’s great to see how your passion for climate change, politics, and food intersect in such a meaningful way through your work with Our Climate. Personal actions, like switching to a vegan diet, definitely play an important role, but I agree that systemic changes are crucial to making a larger impact. It reminds me of how platforms like https://1win-india-online.in/ focus on providing tailored experiences, which, in a way, shows how combining individual efforts with larger systems can lead to broader change. Thanks for sharing your experience and inspiring others to get involved!

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