Friends of the Earth
βLeave this World a little better than you found it”
Welcome to the "Friends of the Earth" Program!
This program encourages you to take personal responsibility for your actions. Reflect on how your choices impact the environment and society.
Individual Action: Make a Difference!
By making sustainable choices, you can reduce your environmental footprint and contribute to a sustainable future.
Collective Efforts: Working Together
This initiative fosters collaborative efforts where communities, Scouts, and organizations come together to take action for the planet.
Make a Lasting Impact
Your engagement in hands-on environmental projects helps to create long-lasting, positive change for our planet.
Thank You for Joining Us!
Your commitment to protecting our environment will help ensure a sustainable future for all. Together, we can create a world where both people and nature thrive!
About Us
Inspiration from Laudato Si
The Sustainable Development Goals
Growing with Passion and Dedication
Friends of the Earth embodies the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) andΒ Laudato SiβΒ by promoting global action for a more just, sustainable, and inclusive world. The SDGs aim to address pressing challenges like poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation, while Pope Francis inΒ Laudato SiβΒ calls for βintegral ecology,β emphasizing the harmony between humanity, creation, and social justice.
Through its focus on projects linked to specific SDGs, Friends of the Earth empowers individuals to take meaningful actions that reflect these shared values. It fosters a sense of responsibility for our βcommon homeβ by encouraging sustainable practices, cultivating solidarity, and inspiring care for both people and the planet. This synergy between the SDGs andΒ Laudato SiβΒ provides a moral and practical framework for building a better future.
βThe urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development, for we know that things can change.β (Laudato Siβ, Β§13)
Step 1: Choose Your SDG π
Identify which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) you want to focus on.
Choose wisely, as your choice will shape the impact of your project. Whether it’s eradicating poverty, promoting gender equality, or ensuring environmental sustainability, your SDG will guide your efforts toward making a meaningful difference in the world.
- Why it matters: Your SDG is the heart of your project, helping to address pressing global challenges and contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future. π±
Step 2: Complete Your Project π οΈ
Bring your project to life!
Now that you’ve chosen your SDG, it’s time to take action. Identify the key challenges you want to tackle, plan your approach, and execute your ideas. Collaborate with others, think creatively, and stay focused on making a positive impact. π‘
- Tips for success:
- Research your SDG and understand the key issues. π
- Break your project into manageable tasks. β
- Stay flexible and adapt to challenges as they arise. π
Step 3: Reflect and Submit π
Review your project, submit your results to ICCS, and earn your well-deserved certificate!
Once you’ve completed your project, it’s time to reflect on the journey. What worked well? What challenges did you face? After reflecting, submit your project results and photos to ICCS for review, and receive a certificate to celebrate your hard work and contribution to a global cause. π
- Get recognized: Your certificate will be a testament to your commitment and the difference you made in the world. π
π Start Your Project Here! π
Ready to make a difference? Take the first step towards creating your project by choosing your SDO and starting your journey today! Launch your project – Let’s work together for a better tomorrow!
β¨ Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your ideas into concrete action. Fill in the form now and bring your project to life! π https://forms.office.com/e/aLD3ZJvwUZ
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What We’re All About – SDGs
No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere. This includes addressing the root causes of poverty and providing support to vulnerable groups in society.Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. It includes addressing the causes of hunger and ensuring that everyone has access to sufficient food.Good Health
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. This goal includes universal health coverage and reducing maternal and child mortality.Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Focuses on access to education for all children and adults.Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Focuses on eliminating violence and discrimination against women and girls in public and private spheres.Clean Water
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Ensures that everyone has access to clean and affordable water.Affordable Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Focus on increasing the share of renewable energy sources globally.Decent Work
Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. Focus on fair wages and the protection of workers' rights.Industry & Innovation
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. Focuses on improving technology, research, and the manufacturing sector.Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries. This goal aims to ensure equal opportunities for all people, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or economic status.Sustainable Cities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Focuses on reducing the environmental impact of cities and making them more inclusive for all.Responsible Consumption
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. This goal focuses on reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices in industries, businesses, and individuals.Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Focus on reducing carbon emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, and adapting to climate change effects.Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. This includes reducing ocean pollution and conserving marine biodiversity.Life on Land
Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss.Peace & Justice
Promote peace, justice, and strong institutions. This goal aims to reduce violence, promote human rights, and ensure inclusive and accountable institutions.Partnerships
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. This includes promoting collaboration between governments, civil society, and the private sector.Did you learn well try this SDG quiz !
News
Unraveling Events β Week 2: Restoring Nature at Boran-sur-Oise πΏβ¨
The International Catholic Conference of Scouting (ICCS), in partnership with the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem, has made remarkable progress in its restoration efforts at Boran-sur-Oise. Over the past weeks, the team has been hard at work, and the results...
Exciting News: The Second Phase of Our SDG Project is Now Complete! πβ¨
Weβre thrilled to share the second phase of our project dedicated to raising awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Following the successful installation of reflective signs in the park of Boran, the journey continues at Montjoie, where weβve taken...
A Milestone for Friends of the Earth: Sustainability Takes Root in Boran-sur-Oise πβ¨
Friends of the Earth has reached an important milestone with the successful completion of its first environmental project in Boran-sur-Oise. This initiative marks the beginning of a long-term commitment to promoting sustainability and ecological awareness within the...
Friends of the Earth: Discover the New Webpage on the ICCS Website!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the brand-new Friends of the Earth webpage on the ICCS website! This marks an exciting step forward in our commitment to sustainability, ecological awareness, and action within the global Catholic Scouting community. Our...
More information in the official documents !
Friends of the Earth
Christian Mission and Educationthrough Scouting
Interreligious Dialogue
