MOOC FOR FORMAL CAREGIVERS -EN

Final Assignment Module 1: Personal Carbon Footprint Analysis

Background:

Climate change is driven by human activities that contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Understanding your personal carbon footprint—the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other GHGs emitted due to your lifestyle choices—is essential for making informed decisions that support sustainability.

Assignment Description:

Your task is to analyze your personal carbon footprint by exploring the ways your daily activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. This includes examining aspects such as energy consumption, transportation habits, and consumption patterns (e.g., food, clothing, and waste management).

Your final product should clearly demonstrate your understanding of key concepts covered in this module, particularly in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Requirements:

1. Personal Carbon Footprint Calculation

   • Identify key lifestyle choices that contribute to your carbon footprint.
   • Use available carbon footprint calculators (if applicable) or estimate emissions based on provided data in the module.
   • Break down emissions into different categories:
     • Energy use (electricity, heating, cooling)
     • Transportation (car, public transit, flights, biking, walking)
     • Consumption (food choices, clothing, electronics, etc.)
     • Waste management & recycling

2. Reflection & Interpretation

   • Analyze which aspects of your lifestyle contribute the most to your footprint.
   • Discuss the impact of your footprint in relation to climate change and sustainability.
   • Link your findings to at least two relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

3. Possible Improvements & Action Plan

   • Suggest realistic and effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
   • Explain how these changes contribute to sustainability at both individual and global levels.
   • Reflect on barriers to change and how they can be overcome.

4. Format & Presentation

   • Your analysis can be presented as either:
     • A written document (structured text with headings and visual elements).
     • An infographic (visual representation summarizing key findings).
   • Maximum length: 4 pages (ensure clarity, conciseness, and professional presentation).

Submission & Reflection:

• Submit your final product as a PDF, document, or image (depending on the chosen format).
• Optionally, include a short reflection (200–300 words) on what you learned from this assignment and how it has influenced your perspective on sustainability.

Evaluation Criteria:

✅ Comprehensiveness – Clear identification and analysis of lifestyle choices affecting carbon footprint.
✅ Connection to UN SDGs – Strong linkage to at least two Sustainable Development Goals.
✅ Feasibility of Solutions – Practical and realistic recommendations for reducing emissions.
✅ Presentation & Clarity – Well-structured, engaging, and visually appealing format.
✅ Depth of Understanding – Demonstrates knowledge of key module concepts.