With technical and funding support from Green Growth Africa in Partnership with the University of Waterloo – WISE, Canada and Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability, USA, Patten College Girls in Rose Hill, Mauritius, hosted the Worldwide Teach-In on Climate and Justice Event. which took place on March 24th, 2023, and lasted for three hours. The event was aimed at educating students about climate change and its impact. Students from different grades came together and were grouped according to their grades. During the meetings, students were briefed about the event, and they suggested working with educators from other departments. They also suggested doing research to prepare for the event.
During the event, a video from YouTube was played to help students understand more about climate change. In breakout sessions, students discussed climate change, its causes, and consequences, and possible solutions. They were assisted by educators from different departments and built a 3D model to illustrate each cause. They also discussed solutions such as using renewable resources, recycling plastic bottles, and reducing food waste. The students also suggested using plastic materials to make clothes, bags, and fibers to make shoes which will be waterproof. Some students want to be fashion designers and design clothes made of plastic and waste as part of their contribution.
The students organized an exhibition and fashion show to showcase their work. During the exhibition, students enlightened attendees about the concept of climate change, its consequences, and possible solutions. The students also presented 3D models and charts to make their point. During the fashion show, the students designed clothes made from trash to show that it is possible to use waste material to create something new. The event was a success, and it raised awareness about climate change and its impact on the environment.
