Presenter(s): Tulku Sangye Tenzin
Oral Session 3 MI
Changes in the earth’s climate are a consequence of the actions of the human species in the past and present. If we care about our mother Earth, then we need to react to this situation by changing our behavior as a global community, specifically our motivation. How do we as individuals change our perception in order to reduce global climate change, and why don’t we respond to this issue with urgency this? For my research, I participated in environmental and climate justice events, watched a professional documentary about climate change, interviewed knowledgeable activists in the community who work to bring awareness to global climate change, and read reliable articles related to global climate change. My research shows that we have many methods that can help reduce climate change, including studying, changing our behavior, and informing ourselves so that we can change the world through our actions; however, this is complicated by the fact that there are many people in this world of different cultural, political, and economic backgrounds. On the other hand, if we all work together, we can have a powerful effect. My research predicts that if we can change, reduce the causes of climate change, and work continuously toward a solution, then we will naturally experience a positive result in the future. It is our responsibility to act because of the interdependent nature of the human activity and climate change.