<p>Between 2000 and 2022, all but 3 years have seen significantly below average rainfall in California leading to historically low water levels in reservoirs and aquifers. This resource looks at the problems that drought brings, and the compounding effects of water extraction for use in agriculture and bottled water.</p> <p><strong>In this activity you and your students will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Learn what a drought is</li> <li>Explore some of the problems drought causes</li> <li>Look at how human activity can make drought worse</li> <li>Take action to reduce your water use and convince others to follow suit</li> </ul>

<p>The illegal wildlife trade has devastating impacts on animal populations and ecosystems. It can also fuel organised crime and undermine local communities. Learn more about the problems of poaching and trafficking and how you can help, no matter where you live.</p> <p><strong>In this activity you and your students will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Learn definitions of poaching and trafficking.</li> <li>Learn about some of the problems that these can cause, for animals, people and the environment.</li> <li>Learn about how you can become a more savvy consumer to help stem demand for illegal wildlife products.</li> <li>Create a poster campaign to pass on your new-found knowledge.</li> </ul> <p><em>Image by Jordy Meow, CC BY 3.0 <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0</a>, via Wikimedia Commons</em></p>

<p>This resource is about the circular economy – a system where nothing is wasted. All products and materials used to make them are maintained, reused, recycled or composted in order to support humanity and nature at the same time.</p> <p><strong>In this activity your group will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>learn about the circular economy</li> <li>look into changes they can make in their own lives to promote a circular economy</li> </ul>

<p>Climate change is more than a change in weather patterns. As climates change the creatures that live in them also have to adapt, move on or die. The climate crisis and biodiversity loss are closely linked – Planet Earth is in crisis!</p> <p><strong>In this activity your group will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>learn about biodiversity and how it is affected by climate change.</li> <li>Discover why having a highly biodiverse planet is good for humans.</li> <li>Think about ways to encourage biodiversity in their local area.</li> <li>Start a rewilding project in their local area or campaign for renewable energy sources to fight climate change … or both!<br /> <em>Image: NASA-JPL/Caltech</em></li> </ul>

<p>Pakistan has experienced several devastating floods over the past few years, including a major flood in 2022 that affected over 33 million people. The country is prone to flooding due to its geographical location and topography, as well as climate change-induced extreme weather events.</p> <p>Flooding can cause damage to infrastructure, homes and livelihoods, as well as lead to loss of life. It is essential to understand why flooding happens and ways to mitigate its effects.</p> <p><strong>In this activity your group will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Discover the causes of flooding</li> <li>Think about ways to reduce flood risk</li> <li>Raise funds for tree planting project Trillion Trees</li> </ul>

<p>In this resource your group will look into the benefits nature can have on your physical and mental health. We’ll also bust some myths along the way (do houseplants <em>really</em> improve air quality?).</p> <p><strong>In this activity your group will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Research what are known benefits of getting out into nature.</li> <li>Learn about mindfulness and how we can use it to enjoy nature more.</li> <li>Optional: Run an experiment on the effects of nature on your group.</li> </ul> <p><em>Photo by Tirachard Kumtanom: <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-woman-sitting-on-bench-in-woods-450050/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-and-woman-sitting-on-bench-in-woods-450050/</a></em></p>