為永續家鄉造一個綠色行動
Create a Green Action for a Sustainable Hometown
Since the 18th century Industrial Revolution, humanity has continually pursued rapid economic growth and a better living environment, leading to constant depletion and even exploitation of the Earth’s resources. Extensive industrial development requires the mass burning of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, which has resulted in a dramatic increase in carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere. This escalation of greenhouse gases is the primary cause of global warming and the resulting drastic changes in climate.
According to the IPCC’s (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) research report, global temperatures have risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius since the Industrial Revolution. If emission reduction targets for 2030 are met, it is still estimated that temperatures could rise by 2.4-2.7 degrees Celsius by the end of this century. According to Greenpeace research, global warming is causing sea levels to rise at a rate of 1.9 millimeters per year. Due to Taiwan’s geographical location and ocean currents, the rate of sea level rise is twice the global average. Among affected regions, Tainan City faces the most significant impact, with 426 square kilometers of land at risk, the largest affected area in the country.
Since our school has been part of the Digital Deepening International Program for the past eight years, our curriculum needs to take into account the differences between schools and regions both in Taiwan and abroad, and be flexible enough to adapt. For this reason, we chose “climate change” as the main topic for our international exchanges and discussions. This topic matches the idea behind Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13, which is about taking action on climate change: promoting low-carbon, green, and sustainable development, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and protecting the global environment.