Informing people about climate change

Abstract

The article estimates the need to implement a strategy of sustainable development. It says that it is possible to achieve the premises of sustainable consumption by stimulating demand for products manufactured with the use of energy-efficient technologies, non-toxic materials, etc. The article also outlines the urgency of the problem of waste accumulation in Ukraine. The necessity of solving the problem of solid household waste management is determined. The quality of household waste management determines the living conditions of people and is an indicator of the maturity of a society. We strongly believe that promotion of sustainable consumption ideas will help to reduce the amount of solid waste and will help prevent climate change. The purpose of the present study was to identify the main points that climate change related organizations and initiatives can develop to increase people's knowledge about the topiC. Informational and educational programs on climate change should be conducted to increase the level of ecological culture and awareness of the global problem. Several areas of activity have been identified: savings and restrictions on the use of fossil fuels; informing about renewable energy sources; sorting household solid waste, etc.