Climate Stories: Klimagerechtigkeit erleben und die eigene Schule neu entdecken
Was haben Dürren in Brasilien, unser täglicher Schulweg und das Licht im Klassenzimmer miteinander zu tun? Die Klasse W11D ging dieser Frage im Projekt „Climate Stories & Climate Score“ nach. Mit einem Videogespräch mit einer Klimazeugin, eigener Recherche an der FOSBOS Erlangen und vielen konkreten Ideen für mehr Nachhaltigkeit im Schulalltag leiteten die Schülerinnen und Schüler über mehrere Wochen hinweg Antworten für diese Frage ab.
Der gemeinsam ermittelte Climate Score leitete bestehende Stärken als auch mögliche Ansatzpunkte für weitere nachhaltige Veränderungen der Schule ab. So verband das Projekt fachliches Lernen, interkulturellen Austausch, Teamarbeit, Medienarbeit und praktische Schulentwicklung auf besondere Weise.
Im folgenden englischen Beitrag geben die Schülerinnen und Schüler der Klasse W11D selbst einen Einblick in ihre Erfahrungen, Eindrücke und Ergebnisse.
Climate StoriesLearning About Climate Justice
Our class, W11D, took part in the Climate Stories and Climate Score project to learn more about climate justice, climate change, and global responsibility. The project helped us understand that climate change is not only an environmental problem, but also a social issue that affects people in different ways.
At the beginning, we discussed what climate justice means. We learned that many countries which have contributed the least to global greenhouse gas emissions often suffer the most from the consequences of climate change. This showed us that climate change is a global challenge that requires international cooperation.
One of the highlights of the project was an online meeting with Valentina Ruas, a 23-year-old climate activist from Brazil. She shared her personal experiences and explained how climate change affects everyday life in her country. She talked about droughts, floods, wildfires, poor air quality, and the impact on indigenous communities. Hearing these stories from someone who experiences these problems firsthand made the topic much more real and emotional for us. Valentina has been involved in climate action since she was 16 years old and has worked with different environmental organizations and international projects. She encouraged us to stay curious, ask questions, and never think that we are too young to make a difference. One of her most important messages was: “Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity because it might never come.”
After the online meeting, we focused on our own school. We investigated how sustainable the FOS/BOS Erlangen already is by looking at different areas such as energy use, recycling, waste management, transportation, but also the schools engagement in environmental initiatives. We collected information, worked in teams, and discussed how our school could become even more environmentally friendly.
Our calculated Climate Score showed that our school already does well in several areas, for example in waste separation, low water consumption and sustainability projects. At the same time, we also found room for improvement, for example when it comes to climate-friendly commuting or energy-saving routines in classrooms.
Overall, the Climate Stories and Climate Score project taught us that climate protection starts with small everyday actions. It also showed us that every person can contribute to a better future. Even simple changes in our daily lives can have a positive impact when many people work together. The project inspired us to think more about our own actions and reminded us that everyone has the power to make a difference.
Written and edited by students of W11D, FOSBOS Erlangen