Acacias Community Primary School
Global Citizenship
In 2015, world leaders from 193 countries agreed to 17 Global Goals (GG), officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals - the most ambitious plan that has ever been decided upon. It's now seven years on and we have more work than ever to do. These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us - governments, businesses, civil society and the general public - to work together to build a better future for everyone.
Watch "The World's Largest Lesson", which explains about the Global Goals and why they are so important.
WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?
For each of the 17 Goals there are many positive actions you can take to make a real change: https://www.globalgoals.org/take-action/
Global Citizenship at Acacias
#13 CLIMATE ACTION - Discussing the impact of fracking on the school field
#14 LIFE BELOW WATER - To highlight the impact of plastic pollutin in the ocean, we collected crisp packets to make this whale collage
#17 PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS - Meeting our local councillor Ben Clay to discuss how to improve waste management in the local area
#15 LIFE ON LAND - Tallying wildlife to contribute to the RSPB's "Big Garden Birdwatch"
#11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES - Our Planet Protectors organised a litter pick in Cringle Park (supported by their duty bearers)
Check out a wide range of books linked to each Global Goal at