Collective intelligence for climate change

The UNDP Accelerator Lab in North Macedonia generates knowledge, tools, and ways of working related to the climate crisis. It also provides insights on topics including circularity, bio-waste, water scarcity and heat. Lucy A Tilley and Abdul Mustafazade are Online Volunteers brought onto the project through the UNV Online Volunteering Service. This is a story of their achievements as volunteers.

Lucy A Tilley, in collaboration with another Online Volunteer, Abdul Mustafazade, supported AccLab by designing communication materials, visuals and social media posts on collective intelligence, solidarity and crowd-mapping.

AccLab disseminated these materials on the UNDP website and social media platforms. This helped raise awareness on climate action, sustainable development and sustainable water management while also increasing the participation of local people.

Social listening for SDG10

Imagine a world where every message and every comment has the power to make a difference. As a Social and Behaviour Change volunteer, I'm here to show you how Online Volunteering is shaping a better future for people. My name is Marharyta Starynets and I am an Online Volunteer. 

 

Every action makes a difference. At times, a very small action can have a huge impact. 

Building climate resilience through community volunteering

The impacts of climate change on people's lives and ecosystems cannot be ignored and are being felt in every corner of the globe. Not simply an environmental issue, it's a humanitarian crisis. 

Shockingly, over the last five years alone, approximately 1.59 billion individuals have been affected by climate and weather-related disasters. As a result, around 130 million people have been forced to leave their homes and have become internally displaced.