CBCGDF Plans Building a Water and Climate Emergency Museum: Uniting People's Efforts to Address Climate Change before COP28
In the summer of 2023, Beijing was struck by a severe extreme climate event. The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region experienced heavy rainfall, with the Mentougou district of Beijing particularly hard hit. Reports indicate that torrential rains led to 77% of the population in Mentougou being affected. On August 28, 2023, Dr. Jinfeng Zhou, the Secretary-General of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), along with Mr. Cui, Mr. Zhang, Mr. An, and Mr. Gao, conducted field research in the Mentougou area.
Based on the findings of this field trip and discussions with local people and other stakeholders, CBCGDF intends to establish an exhibition hall named the "China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation Water and Climate Emergency Museum," abbreviated as "CBCGDF Water and Climate Emergency Museum", or WCEM.
The primary objectives and tasks of the CBCGDF WCEM include:
First, to serve as an education center for ecological civilization. Through displays and educational initiatives, the museum aims to enhance public understanding of ecological civilization, encourage the preservation of natural resources, and elevate environmental protection awareness. The vision of ecological civilization centers around harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and the museum aspires to preserve the memory of such disasters, inspiring contemplation on this aspect.
Second, the WCEM aims to be a center for the climate crisis and biodiversity mainstreaming. Utilizing vivid displays and informative methods, it seeks to showcase the impact of climate change on people's lives, as well as on biodiversity and public health, fostering increased awareness of this critical issue.
Third, the WCEM Museum will function as an exhibition base for disaster prevention, response, rescue, and recovery related to water calamities. By showcasing various scenarios of water-related disasters and the preparations and emergency responses associated with them, the museum aims to bolster public awareness and coping abilities in the face of water-related catastrophes.
Fourth, the Museum intends to serve as an outdoor team-building facility for youth. It seeks to offer young individuals outdoor experiences that connect them with nature, cultivate environmental consciousness, and promote healthy growth.
The urgency of addressing climate change necessitates robust action and widespread engagement across society. CBCGDF has already established a project team to actively solicit a wide range of exhibits from the public, including physical outdoor equipment, images and videos of recent climate disasters, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) displays, volunteer services, and financial support. All individuals and organizations are warmly welcomed to actively participate, contributing to the construction of this museum that promotes environmental protection and climate education.
【related report】
Beijing Daily: The torrential rain in Mentougou district resulted in 77% of the population in the entire area being affected
https://news.bjd.com.cn/2023/08/10/10525716.shtml
Reported by Littlejane
Editor: Maggie
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