Global Issues Network SDG 12 and 14
Uniting Cultures for a Greener Tomorrow
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Uniting Cultures for a Greener Tomorrow
As a part of the Global Issues Network (GIN) team at the International School of the Hague, our mission is to make a lasting impact by addressing the urgent issue of marine pollution and promoting sustainable consumption. Our desire to represent the environment at the school's International Festival celebration was rooted in the belief that through global collaboration and cultural diversity, we could spark discussions, raise awareness, and drive positive change. This article offers a glimpse into our initiative and the profound meaning it holds for us.
Our Call to Action
Guided by the spirit of collective responsibility, the five of us, representing diverse backgrounds from France, India, Egypt, Ukraine, and China, felt compelled to take action against marine pollution. We aimed not only to shed light on this pressing issue but also to actively involve our school community in our cause. Therefore, this International Festival became our platform to represent the environment and amplify our message of unity and shared responsibility.
A Fusion of Cultures for a Sustainable Impact
Central to our initiative was the harmonious blend of environmental conservation and cultural diversity. We recognized the power of our varied backgrounds and saw an opportunity to infuse our booth with elements from our respective countries. By showing and selling Mahendi, traditional cuisines, bakery goods, pen grips and decorations, as well as upcycled artworks and handmade bracelets, each product conveys a message of environmental consciousness. Every purchase would directly contribute to our fundraising efforts dedicated to Oceana, a respected marine conservation NGO. While crafting an engaging and immersive experience for all festival attendees, celebrating the beauty of diversity, we aim to call for recognition of working together for a common goal—the preservation of our planet.
Our journey to represent the environment at the ISH International Festival epitomizes the strength of unity and innovation. By weaving together culture, sustainability, and purpose-driven initiatives, there lies the potential of collective action in safeguarding the future of our planet. Our story is a testament to the fact that, regardless of the obstacles we encounter, collaboration and creativity can steer us towards a more sustainable and harmonious world.
About Oceana
Founded in 2001, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. Our offices around the world work together to conduct science-based campaigns with measurable outcomes that will protect and restore the abundance of the world's oceans. With the help of supporters like you, we have already protected nearly 4 million square miles of ocean.
The oceans are vast - covering over 71% of the globe - but they are not immune to human influence. Threats like single-use plastic, offshore oil drilling, and destructive commercial fishing practices are polluting our oceans and threatening the marine life that depend on them. Oceana's strategic campaigns stop these issues at the source by winning policy victories in countries that govern much of the world’s marine environments.
Learn more about Oceana at oceana.org.
