PATH to a Greener Future by PATH

Group 1_Discussion

daung1 — 2024-12-09 07:08:12 UTC

Climate change
1. hotter weather,
2. worsen air and water pollution,
3. shorter cold season,
4. Species face challenges to their environment,
5. less insect population,
6. disrupted eco-system
Concern
1. Draught, flood, landslide, risks of natural disaster
2. Heat stroke
3. Extinction of some eco-friendly species
4. New diseases emerging
5. Changing patterns of infectious diseases (due to vector habitat change)
6. Scarcity of natural resources
Individual level
1. Systematic disposal of waste
2. Reduce use of tissues, (instead use other methods such as towels, hand dryer)
3. Reduce use of car (carbon emission)
4. More usage of carbon emission measurement applications
5. Reduce ordering take out food
6. Less buying of unnecessary clothes and personal items (bags, perfume)
Department level
1. Reduce use of electricity
2. Reduce use of generator (instead use solar energy)
3. Reduce A4 paper usage (reuse used paper)
4. Reduce use of plastic in shopping for office supplies
Organizational level
1. Planting more plants
2. Campaign for planting for all staffs
3. Car pool system for transportation
4. Reduce use of generator
5. Digitalize backdrops, vinyl and IEC materials

Group 2_Commitment

daung1 — 2024-12-09 07:08:21 UTC

increase temperature, weather changes only summer and rainy season, more storm and flood across the country,
emergency action
reduce plastic, use reuseable food boxes, reduce own vehicle instead public transportation, reduce tissues, plantation at least one month
reduce power consumption, reduce paper printing
continue hybrid working, choose virtual meetings instead in-person to reduce generator /fuel usage, plan to invest Solar system for office, provide environmental awareness training to office helpers and security Guards
Commitment of group two
Thida: Use basket if go to market.
Kyi: Plant one on office per month
Wah:Use tower instead of tissue
Annonya: Plant two flowerpot at home
KNO: To reduce the usage of water
Kyaut:To reduce plastic usage in daily.

Group 3_Commitment

daung1 — 2024-12-09 07:08:23 UTC

Climate Change

Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions.
It includes natural processes and human-induced changes like global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

Concerns

Rising global temperatures and sea levels
Increased frequency of extreme weather events
Loss of biodiversity and ecosystems
Threats to food and water security
Health impacts, including the spread of diseases and mental problems
Economic and social disruptions

Actions at the individual level

Reduce energy consumption
Opt for sustainable transportation
Minimize waste
Support renewable energy

Actions at the departmental level

Encourage electronic documentation to reduce paper use
Implement carpooling
Organize awareness campaign
Integrate sustainability goals into departmental projects

Actions at the organizational level

Transition to renewable energy sources for operations
Establish policies for waste management and recycling
Invest in sustainable technologies and infrastructure

i Statement

Ma Su

"Family health team will not use plastic water bottles."

Ma Khine Zin

"I will reduce the use of water in household works."

Htwe Htwe

"I will reduce the use of paper and air-con."

Mg Soe Htike

"I will not burn the waste."

Sayar Kyaw

"I will calculate the carbon footprint of me and my team and will reduce it to 20% of the carbon emission of my team."

Group 4_Commitment

daung1 — 2024-12-09 07:08:25 UTC

What is climate change?

2024-12-12 07:43:40 UTC

Increased carbon production
Deforestation
Natural disasters
Increasing sea level
Global warming
Burden on Biodiversity - decrease food production

What are your concerns?

2024-12-12 07:46:17 UTC

Impact on human's health (Infectious diseases/ NCD- malnutrition/ mental health)
Due to natural disasters - increased in displaced population
Shorten lifespan due to lack of preparedness for climate change
Disaster response_ limited mitigation plans
Inhabitable earth

Individual Level

2024-12-12 07:52:01 UTC

shared vehicle (or) public transport system (or) bicycle
reduced plastic usage and use reusable bottles/ cups
reduced paper usage
plant more trees
To become an eco-conscious individual
To use a sustainable product (e.g.: clothing/ Funiture, etc.).
To reduce electric-based machines usage as much as possible (Sayar Min Thet)

Departmental Level

2024-12-12 07:52:11 UTC

Re-usable syringes
Promotional items - reusable items
Limited packing during medical items distribution

Organizational Level

2024-12-12 07:55:48 UTC

To increase awareness on policy regarding climate changeSolar energy rather than fuel-based generator
Paperless system (Limited paper/ printing system)
Training/ workshop - limited usage of plastic bottles
Limit the power usage (e.g.: to switch off the aircon during breaks/ lunch time)

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I-commitments

2024-12-12 08:11:19 UTC

Day

close the electricity after use and unplug unused electronic appliances to save energy

Seng Ra

Reduce use of tissues (Toilet paper 6 rolls, Facial tissues 2 packs max)

Mary

Use of containers instead of plastic bags in buying food

Htet Su

Reduce use of paper (use one-sided used paper at office)

PWL

Plant at least three plants per year, reduce use of electricity in daylight

YZNO

More use of energy saving lamps. Reuse plastic containers.

I- statement

2024-12-12 09:08:41 UTC

Sayar Zwe

"I will continue avoid paper-printing"

Sayar Min Thet

"I will use thrift clothes, limited accessories. I will use reusable packagings for food buying. I will limit the usage electronic-based machines including Iphones."

Sayar Hein

"I will plant more trees which are good for carbon reduction"

Ei tone

"I will use resuable cups for coffee. I will continue using own bags for shopping. I will be an eco-conscious individual"

Ma Naw Doris

"I will reduce plastic bag usage for own shopping as well as during promotional and project's items individuals"

Ma Naw Ei Moh Moh Aung

"I will emphasize on waste disposal process. I will advocate about burying the waste process"