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Tools to act on sustainability: Give an hour for the Earth

Target GroupBachelor, MasterResource TypeToolDomainSolution StrategiesDuration2h to ≤ 4hAuthorThe Earth Hour
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Summary

Earth Hour’s “Give an Hour” campaign encourages individuals and organizations to dedicate an hour to climate action through volunteering, advocacy, or sustainability initiatives. It offers ideas, resources, and a global platform to share activities promoting environmental stewardship and awareness.

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How to use

Engage students in Earth Hour by organizing hour-long sustainability activities. Use it as a prompt for service-learning or community projects. Facilitate brainstorming sessions on climate action ideas. Encourage reflection on personal and collective environmental responsibility. Use shared stories to build motivation and community spirit. Integrate campaign participation with broader climate education goals.

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Demonstrate effective usage while encouraging experimentation and adaptation. Students should develop technical competencies and understand appropriate applications for different contexts. Use tools to enhance learning capabilities while building confidence with professional resources and methodologies.

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      • Economics
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      • Management
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      • Marketing and advertising
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