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Your Challenge
We know when more of us make small changes to our behaviour, we can make a bigger impact on tackling climate change together.
If the My Footprint app is helping you live a greener life, why not encourage others to do the same? For this challenge, we would like you to invite three friends to download and try out the app.
Just share a link from wherever you download your apps or via the share button on any of the challenges with three friends and ask them to take on challenges with you. It’s great to do things together!
Why you're doing this
Global warming is likely to be the biggest cause of species extinctions this century. Even the smallest rise in average global temperature can have devastating impacts on habitats and species around the world. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, limiting global warming to 1.5°C will result in 6% of insects, 8% of plants and 4% of vertebrates losing half their habitat.[1] At 2°C, this impact will rise to 18% of insects, 16% of plants and 8% of vertebrates.[1] If the planet warms by more than 2°C, most ecosystems will struggle. At the heart of this global warming is human activity. Our demand for energy to power our homes, transport and activities has resulted in greenhouse gases being emitted into our atmosphere, heating our planet. We have to act to prevent further nature loss. To do that, we need everyone to play their part in reducing their footprint.
How you'll make a difference
We need to act collectively. We believe that starting small, trying new things, and finding habits that work for you is the best way to achieve long-term positive changes. Sometimes people ask what difference they can make as one individual, but by making changes and sharing these with others, collectively we are powerful.
Although making one small change, like taking shorter showers, doesn’t feel very impactful, it’s part of a bigger domino effect. Making small pro-environmental changes lead to bigger pro-environmental behaviours.[2] It will also send a message to businesses and governments that we want change, and that people, the planet, and nature matter. By sharing our app, you can spread the word and inspire others to take action.
Track your progress
in the My Footprint App
Track your progress and discover many more challenges in the My Footprint app. Available for iOS and Android devices.
