Summary
The Drawdown EcoChallenge is a digital, team-based behavior-change platform that mobilizes individuals and organizations to adopt proven sustainability actions—from reducing food waste to energy conservation. It leverages gamification, peer support, and impact tracking across 50+ actions aligned with Project Drawdown’s research. Participants earn badges, report reductions in emissions and resource use, and access coaching tools. The platform supports measurable personal and organizational transformation through short, scalable commitments.
Relevant SDGs
How to use
Use the platform to run classroom or campus-wide sustainability challenges. Assign teams to select actions, set goals, and track progress over 2-4 weeks. Embed reflective logs or peer presentations to share impact data. Tie participation to course grades or service-learning credits. Use reporting dashboards to visualize outcomes and generate discussion. Encourage adaptation into annual sustainability campaigns. Use learnings to draft real-world proposals for institutional action or community engagement.
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Taking action
Support real-world application with appropriate scaffolding and reflection protocols. Students should plan interventions, implement changes, and analyze outcomes systematically. Use action components to bridge theory and practice while developing agency and practical competencies.
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