Less carbon, more future!
Rethinking the impact our daily actions have on the environment. Whenever we think about the topic of climate change, we think of a sum of highly interconnected factors and processes. But what if we could take initiative and make a change on a day-to-day basis?
Why join the challenge?
Join us in making a real impact and building a sustainable future for everyone. Be a climate hero and help us turn the tide by making small changes that make a difference through the Less Carbon, More Future 30-Day Challenge!
Over the next month in the lead-up to the start of the 29th COP conference, we’re challenging YOU to take daily steps towards a greener lifestyle. From reducing energy consumption to embracing eco-friendly habits, each day presents a new opportunity to cut carbon and protect our planet.
As individuals, we often overlook the impact our behavior has on the environment, and in the grand scheme of climate change, our actions may seem insignificant. However, through the Less Carbon, More Future 30-Day Challenge, we aim to flip this perception and take control of our habits, demonstrating how small deeds can lead to substantial change.
As global leaders prepare to gather at COP 2024 to make critical decisions about our planet’s future, this campaign sends a powerful message: if ordinary people can take meaningful steps to reduce their carbon footprints, we expect those in power to do the same. By showcasing the readiness of individuals and communities to act, we hold leaders accountable to their commitments and advocate for the ambitious, systemic changes needed to combat climate change.
This initiative isn’t just about making small changes; it’s about proving that the desire for a sustainable future exists at every level—local, national, and global. YMCA’s “Less Carbon, More Future” campaign embodies this collective movement, signaling to decision-makers that the time for action is now. We are ready, and we expect them to be as well.
How do you join the challenge?
Today’s action is…
The YMCA and climate action
The YMCA has been profoundly involved in the fight against climate change, aiming to become a climate-neutral organization and leading through example. The Sustainable Planet pillar of Vision 2030 addresses the challenges faced by youth due to climate change and empowers communities to step up and champion environmental responsibility and climate education.
The World Alliance of YMCAs has been attending COP for the past 7 years, leading the charge for sustainability and climate equity at a global level and representing youth voices in the field of climate action.
“The Earth itself has no voice. We have to be its voice.” YMCA Ambassador, COP 26
Take Our Campaign One Step Further!
Be the voice for a greener future! Learn more about our Less Carbon, More Future campaign and advocate for climate action using the hashtags #LessCarbonMoreFuture and #30DayChallenge. Join our efforts to highlight the importance of reducing our carbon footprints and promoting sustainability as we lead up to COP 2024!
Do you want to spread the word on the ground? Below you will find our Resource Kit, designed to equip our advocates with the media materials they need to engage their communities and inspire collective action for a sustainable future!
