What we can do??

FIRST THINK WHAT WE CANNOT DO THEN READ....

To meet climate change with the forest as a starting point we have to do several things:

• We must protect the forests we have and manage them sustainably.
• We must reduce deforestation globally.
• We need to replant what we have lost – and plant even more forests.
• We must plan reforestation so as the new forests can be adapted to the climatic changes that will come.
• We must use wood as a material and for bioenergy – and replace concrete, steel, etc. with wood.

But there are also many other things we can do:

Save energy

We can use less energy. Here are some simple ideas – figure out more on your own:

• Take your bike
• Use the train and bus instead of your car.
• Travel without flying
• Switch to energy-saving light bulbs – they last 6 to 15 times longer.
• Turn off lights and electrical appliances when not in use. Avoid stand bye mode.
• Take short showers.
• Hang-dry your clothes instead of using the tumble dryer.
• Isolate your house.
• Use new forms of energy – solar, wind and bioenergy.
• Eat less meat.
• Buy locally – and grow your own crops.

Explore and invent new solutions

With climate change humanity is faced with a great challenge – but also with an exciting time when many people at the same time are aiming to develop new technological and social solutions. To this, both children and adults can contribute. We need curiosity and smartness, and for many people to study and get more knowledge. We need creativity, so that the knowledge we have can be used in new ways. And we need compassion, so that everyone will be included in the progress. It could be a turning point for us all. So, it is just to get started.