TURN IT
AROUND!
How to
TURN IT AROUND! is a toolkit to help us radically reimagine education in response to the climate and ecological emergency. There is no one right way to use them, but here are some ideas that may get you started in turning this emergency around.
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YOUTH VOICE, CLIMATE CHOICES
CAPS Unlock is an independent think tank based in Almaty, Kazakhstan – dedicated to advancing policy solutions for Central Asia’s most pressing challenges. These cards amplify the voices of young people across the region. Their art and words reve...
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CLIMATE EDUCATION IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR SURVIVAL
Climate education is fundamental for our species’ survival. It is necessary for the evolution of our society. The world has progressed in an enormous way in the last two centuries, but now we need another revolution: the environmental revolution. I...
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NOT IT’S CHOICE
If Earth could choose its packaging, it certainly wouldn’t choose plastic....
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LEARN ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY
Climate education should be included in our curriculum today to change our attitudes and behaviors in order to respond to the global climate emergency. Environmental literacy would encourage people to become agents of change. Climate education will h...
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LOVE AND CARE
I love taking care of our plants at home. I call them "bunso" or a younger sibling in Filipino. As an only child, I treat my plants as one of my younger brothers. I water them for nourishment, secure them by putting them inside our house when there's...
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TURN IT AROUND! Central Asia
The TURN IT AROUND! Central Asia Climate and Ecology Flashcards are a message from the youth of Central Asia to their governments and educators: ‘We care about our planet. We want you to take climate and ecological action – and education â€...
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CLIMATE FACTS
The Earth is warming faster than expected. The Paris Agreement (2015) aimed to keep warming below 2 °C, ideally 1.5 °C. Above this, the IPCC (2018) warns, raises the risk of irreversible tipping points: emissions should be halved by 2030 and cut to...
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WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH
Patriotism is shown through actions – not words....
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INEVITABLE COLLAPSE
The fragile balance of our planet’s climate depends on many factors. Reckless, thoughtless human actions negatively impact environmental health and weaken its resilience – much like a game of Jenga. As we remove pieces from the tower, we destroy...
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WE DEPEND ON YOUR DECISIONS
Remember that the existence of the future generations depends on the decisions of today. Do not choose your political livelihood over the millions of lives that are affected by environmental degradation every day....
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AN INVESTMENT IN YOUTH’S FUTURE
Integrating mandatory climate education into the school curriculum is an investment in the future of young people....
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TEAMWORK
I admire bees so much that my desire is to become one of them — from their flight, which is a real enigma, to the funny way they buzz while filling their little bodies with pollen. But what I admire the most is that they form hives and carry out a...
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WALK ON THE LAND WITH LIGHT STEPS
Walk on the land with light steps. When there is no space for the indigenous person on the land, there will be no space for any human being. Listen to the Original peoples, take care of the land as you would take care of your mother, do not take anyt...
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TEACHING IS THE ACT OF LOVE
Teaching is an act of love and care. Awareness is the initial step towards change. The Earth is sending us warnings and we need to hear its voice and learn....
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TURNING EDUCATION INTO CLIMATE ACTION IN CENTRAL ASIA
Education is more than knowledge – it is empowerment. Climate change education (CCE) equips young people with the skills, values, and mindsets to become changemakers in their communities. Yet CCE remains under-prioritised in national strategies, bu...
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DRESSING IS A POLITICAL ACT
Dressing is a political act, our clothes tell a story. I come to talk about my concerns as a young Indigenous artist denouncing the absurd practices of deforestation in Brazil. I make fashion a space for reflection. What story do your clothes tell? &...
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WE NEED SYSTEMIC CHANGE, INDIVIDUAL ACTION IS NOT ENOUGH
All our life, we have been taught about small acts to save the planet. We had always been told to plant more trees. Pick up our trash. Decline straws to save the turtles. Reduce, reuse, recycle. But at this level of crisis, simple acts won’t cut it...
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IMPACTS OF ECOCIDE
Our natural resources are not unlimited. ...
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HOLD CEREMONIES, EXPRESS GRATITUDE
My ancestors in Indonesia always taught us that we must care for and protect the universe. Nature and humans live side by side in mutual support of each other. My ancestors have taught us to hold ceremonies to express gratitude for what the universe...
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