#35 Make a rule!
21 May 2021
Winners Announced!
We thought that all of your entries for this week’s competition were excellent - and we have no doubt that some of you will go on to become fantastic leaders within your communities and countries. The winners this time are…
selfreliant_raccoon of Buziga Islamic Primary School in Uganda, who made a rule that every institution should have someone whose job it is to think about the environment
and
engaging_lake of Lake Bank Pioneer Preparatory in Tunisia, who wanted to make sure that global experts take notice of the ideas of students in order to help the world to “build back greener”.
Brilliant rules from both of you! Well done!
Imagine you are the leader of your country for a day.
Your challenge is to make ONE rule that people have to follow. It must help the environment or help to slow climate change.
Write your rule, followed by a short explanation of why you chose it. You should think carefully about what environmental problems there are in your country and how these could be solved.
Your competition entry should be 50 WORDS OR LESS.
Need some help getting started? Use this sentence structure:
My rule is... (insert your rule here). My rule would help the environment/slow climate change because... (explain your rule here).
TOP TIPS:
- Check your entries using this word-counter before you post! Your entry can't win if it's too long
- Your rule MUST be linked to the climate or the environment
- We hope to see lots of different ideas, so make sure you read what's already been said first
- The best entries will have clear explanations and showcase some excellent problem-solving
Comments (437)
Think ten times before doing anything environmental-related.
Because the smallest actions we do can positively or negatively affect the environment
Thinking only cannot make one right, but, doing enough research to be convincing to even the illiterates that is what will make you right.
Keep clean ..
The smallest plastic piece that you can throw can save the environment and animals such as turtles, or pollute the environment, soil and water.
And I will put in place a strict penal code against those who throw garbage on the ground.
As you sow so shall you reap🌸
Yes is truth
My Rule is : Power your houses with renewable energy!
This gloden rule would slow climate change as collective action gives quicker results. There will be Less emission of co2 and hence less global warming coming from electrical appliances and machines.
I expect this thing is difficult in one day.
It's a good rule, but it takes a lot of time to do. Do you have ideas to support the speed of doing this rule?
This might be a little bit difficult because it is not everyone that will be able to afford renewable electronics such as solar panel e.t.c.because of financial difficulties or other reasons
My rule is: All merchants should invest in green factories and facilities that help the environment, as they can reduce the emission of toxic gases.
For example, a project to replace plastic with green material.
And also this will need a lot of man power which the lazy ones cannot abide by.
I don't think all merchants will accept this RULE
What will they get in return from you as an encouragement to do so?
Hi focused_river, my question is how will this law work, for example in my country most merchants are poor so won't this law be creating an extra burden for them?????????????????
My rule is to prohibite gradually means of transport working by petrol. First, I will tax them, to be able to support green transport and lower it's price. So, people will turn to electric cars wich are more ecologic and cleen. My rule would help the environment because the combustion of petrol make a lot of carbon.
A great idea, but in my opinion, people will abide by this rule for a day, because later there will be no taxes and the situation will return to what it was before.
It's a great idea, and if countries do it they will succeed in slowing down climate change.
We will prevent the import or manufacture chewing gums, because of damage to the environment and negative human, where it is considered toxic to insects, especially endangered ..
But if we do that it doesn't prove that people wont find something else to use, if we stop one thing another will be created and it may end up being worst than the first one we stopped.
True because there must be one thing or the other one excuse or the other and majority of the people won't cooperate because of the expenses
True because there must be one thing or the other one excuse or the other and majority of the people won't cooperate because of the expenses
But we can manufacture healthy gum and its production does not cause negative effects on the environment, and the law that you put forth will deprive people of their source of livelihood. There are many companies that manufacture chewing gum , the workforce will stop, the livelihood of families will be cut off , and the country will face the poverty that is more dangerous than gum
That's true nice desert, and if that happens in Uganda people may resort to other dangerous activities to sustain their families. and in most cases the easiest and most common is charcoal selling, selling fire wood to small restaurants which are all associated to deforestation and yes, the impacts of deforestation is know to all of us.
thank you for the comment focused river, but that wont be very effective, i think as you plan to rube of one thing you need to think of a more sustainable alternative before the citizens either turn to chaos, or get their own alternative which may be worse than the one before. another thing is as you plan to ban some products then create awareness among them so that they are able to understand the policy put in place so that they can support your government in implementing the policy otherwise they will instead have negative thoughts and feelings and frustrate that policy and you end up in paper and no action done on the ground or you find the policy implemented in two to three days then people go back to their normal way of life.
Thanks, distinguished shrimp.
I will make a law requiring the construction of factories away from residential areas, water bodies, or protected areas, because they will pollute the air and water and increase poisoning.
My rule is... (Plant as many trees as possible). My rule would help the environment and slow climate change because... (It stores carbon in its wood and prevents soil erosion).
I agree but if we don't stop chopping trees that will not matter
I will create a law imposing penalties for hunting animals or fishing from the sea (only fishing for them from farms is allowed)
All of this will contribute to reducing climate pollution.
Every person belonging to the state must plant at least one tree, and I will conduct competitions such as a competition for the tallest tree, and that is to encourage them to continue ..
This will reduce environmental pollution.
I will create a law requiring everyone to sell garbage to the state, and the state will convert it into energy, people can earn money and the state can preserve the environment ..
Yes that's a good idea
Could a state's purchase of garbage constitute a deterioration in the economy?
Nice idea
My Rule as a leader is : "All countries Must Drop to 50% of today's co2 emission in 2030". This Rule with precise target and time limit would slow climate change while give decision makers set a road map with necessary tools to change their energy consumption strategy.
I will create international competitions that measure the contributions of people around the world in terms of saving the environment, and anyone can compete in this competition and at the same time save the environment ..
My rule is to convert all homes into smart homes that get rid of their waste by recycling, converting street lighting using solar cells and increasing green spaces. This helps the environment because these ways all reduce pollution
I agree with you, but first we need to think about how to convert ordinary homes into smart homes I think we will need a lot of money.
No, no, my friend
I do not intend to use a lot of money. I want to use innovative methods that are simple and effective
Thank you for the clarification and you thought well wish you good luck.
Thank you very much and good luck for you too
I am afraid smart homes probably would cost a lot of money. The technology you have talked about sounds very advanced and I do not think they are made. If they existed they'd be revolutionary however very pricey.
These might exist however doing it to every home would cost a lot and who would pay for it?
My rule is (Installing carbon dioxide absorption plants all over the country).
It may cool the planet by prevent global warming and pulling carbon dioxide out of the air.
i agree, that is what i think we should do.
"Child land and home nest"
We cannot leave the child without a house to shelter and protect her, and the nest can take the role of the connected residents in contributing to the preservation of the land🤝🏻🌏
Hello fair_pigeon, while you are idealistic and positive, powering the average house with renewable energy would be quite expensive not to mention the number of skilled workers needed to carry out such an activity.
First, I will distribute Eco-Capsule to all residents of my town, which are environmentally friendly homes, so my rule is that everyone should use this as it will make all of my town's homes eco-friendly on this
If I owned Britain for a day I would make a rule of trying to plant as many trees as possible on that day. Reasons why is because trees have many purposes, they suck in carbon dioxide and leave us oxygen , I think it is a willow tree and they suck up tons of water helping if there is floods!!!
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Limiting the use of focal fuels such as oil, carbon and natural gas replacing them with renewable and cleaner sources of energy.
yes of course
Rule : Tree-cutting is a crime worth a murder case , whoever cuts a tree is held with sentence of a murder with the weight as of a human murder's sentence.
My rule would help the environment to secure trees that contribute to secure Earth from deforestation's negative effects .
Sentence to murder might be a little bit harsh what of sentence to life imprisonment
if he or she is sentenced to life imprisonment who will care for the family.
My friend if he or she is sentenced to death is it not worse than life imprisonment ?if a person is sentenced to life imprisonment he or she can still be visited and seen by friends and families even though he or she can't care for the the family but if it is the case of been sentenced to death the person can't even be seen not to even talk about caring for a family
i think charging the person with the duty to plant 100 trees would be better because when he is given life imprisonment or death sentence, yes, it might creat fear among the rest but no greater impact than when he replaces the trees. this may make the rest who may be having small pieces of land where 100 seedlings may even be too many to desist from cutting trees and at the end more trees in the environment.
Not a bad idea I think it might just work if the people will listen
Wow nice....
My rule is to use agar as an environmental alternative to plastic. As agar is characterized by its ability to decompose in the environment, unlike plastic wastes.
All members of this country must plant 5 trees in a year.
Carbon dioxide contribute to climate change, and trees removes Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere thereby reducing or eliminating climate change.
Great idea, but there are a lot of people chopping down trees, maybe they'll cut down a lot of trees that we planted during the year I think you have to put in place a law or a rule that states that there is no logging. This will be fine so that our efforts are not wasted in vain.
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You are right
I will impose a law banning the use of plastic bags, to protect my country's sewers and preserve the environment.
And I will impose severe penalties on those who use it.
I will devote an International Day to talk about climate change in all different media throughout the day and on this day an official holiday and a general ban is granted in the country in order to prevent the movements of cars, planes and factories.
Dealing with the environment is not out of law, but rather it stems from our hearts and our belonging to it, and I am confident that education and family ..
My rule is "Be a friend of the environment." I will ask everyone to:
Using public transportation for long distances and bicycles or walking for short distances.
Waste sorting to facilitate recycling.
Tunisia is a sunny country all year round, so the use of solar energy has become a duty.
As a state leader in one day. My rule is (to prevent smoking and reduce fires on this day) will help the environment because (smoking and fires pollute the air and because tobacco works to remove trees and emit toxic substances)
I like your idea but as we are stopping all these thing we should be able to find safer and a more reliable and safer source.
You're right, but we can stop this by paying taxes
Us paying our taxes may not stop this if our government is still as bad as it is.
As a country leader for a day. My rule is (Doing afforestation in the city) will help the environment because (it reduces pollution and purifies the air)
my rule is to allocate different industrial centers in the different parts of the country, producing the same type of goods for particular industry
this will help slow the rate of because the industries will be operating in different months of the year, this will give the rest a period to regain the beauty of the area ,this will hence help to slow the rate of climate change
My rule is
( support whatever is green ) because it will be environmentally friendly.Thus, a clean environment gives a person a normal life
My rule is (Deforestation must be stopped). My rule will help slow climate change because trees are friendly to the ecosystem.
Hello,
My rule is to band all cars which are not road worthy. This is because, these cars release carbon-monoxide into the atmosphere which speed up the rate of climate change. These cars will serve as a deterrent to the atmosphere and therefore must be band.
I totally agree with!
I 100% agree with you
I will make climate science a basic subject taught in schools, because this will build a mature generation that is aware of the responsibility for protecting the climate
You are right
My rule would be:
Stop manufacturing and using single use plastics.
This would help the environment because landfills wouldn’t be full and the environment would be less polluted by the plastic that us humans have just left to destroy the world.
The rule is (hand in hand towards a better future) because cooperation in everything is the shortest way to meet the challenges, and thus we can protect the environment and slow climate change at the same time.
My rule would be that a anyone who contributes to deforestation in any way
Should be penalized.This is because trees collect carbon dioxide from the atmosphere which slows climate change and makes our environment look greener.
My rule says: All residents of this country (Palestine) must cultivate a small home garden because it is the task of plants to absorb carbon dioxide and excrete it in the form of oxygen. This will reduce climate change because this is an inexpensive method for anyone
eager_reflection here,
My rule is that people must pay climate taxes. This would help slow climate change because it will give the government more money to help build back greener. They could help fund green businesses, put money into research about climate change and green energy. Businesses could apply for a grant.
Thanks for reading.
I don't think this can work in poor or corrupt countries
My rule is that everyone who puts garbage in streets or enywhere except containers can be punished with fine which goes to the budget of the environment department .That will help the environment because my country suffers from the garbage in streets and all of them have been polluted.
My rule would be; Deforestation should be eradicated and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources to target a cleaner and healthier air.
My rule is that no use of non-renewable energy sources cars rather buy green cars.
I choose these because each one of us are buying nonrenewable energy cars which cause green house emissions.
My rule is to start little because what we need and we want this can help the environment if we chose metal forks instead of plastic forks that is one step to making the world greener. 11 years until we cant turn back from climate we'll need to work quickly!!
My rule is: Do 5 actions to save our planet from being destroyed.
My rule might seem small, but thousands of people would take action. My rule could save the environment and slow climate change as people could do litter picks(environmentally helpful) or use renewable energy( helping against climate change).
If I lead one day I will make the Environmental Impact Assessment Study binding on every project and any environmental damage that occurs is subject to penalties.
If I were a president for one day I would make a decision of Environment Voluntary Day to encourage the individual and collective initiatives to protect the environment.
My rule:
My rule is going to help the environment
because, in my country Ghana ,our virgin forest are being destroyed by illegal mining especially in the Atiwah forest in Eastern Region. I will enforce mass planting of trees in these forest because, when the environment is saved the climate is also saved.
Flourished explanation pls what is the meaning of virgin tree?
My rule:
Experts will be appointed to go to schools and inspect students' ideas about inventions that can help limit climate change, and disguised inventions will be applied and developed, and thus we will help students develop their ideas, and provide environmentally friendly inventions.
My rule is: "Preserving trees", which will help not to cut down trees, which often leads to environmental pollution and to not purify the air, which may lead to climate and soil pollution and may affect all organisms on the planet.
My rule is: "Do not burn waste", as it is a serious threat to the environment. The result of these methods is affected by various environmental elements such as soil, air, water, and others. My rule will help fight crimes related to various elements of the environment. And the life of living things is preserved
Nice rule you're right
I will spread awareness campaigns about the importance of preserving the climate and greening the world.
I will, through the school radio, highlight the importance of preserving the climate, and we will work on planting trees in the school garden to keep the air from pollution, to protect the climate.
My rule is that people should take a bus to work than driving a lot of cars. It would help protect the environment because it prevents the fumes that come out from cars on the road and stops environmental changes.
i agree
If you are the leader of my country, the first thing I will do is find a way to prevent smoke from escaping from the factories so that we can purify the air.
There are not many polluting factories in Palestine😅
I don't think that is possible it ok to oppose your comment because what we have in mind are different except the ue of green energy in factories is almost better to me than preventing it even though prevention is better than cure and it also depends on somethings the factories produce
MY rule would be :
STOP OPEN WASTE DISPOSAL
This would help help the environment by reducing the level of air pollution and also reducing the level of open dumping of waste.
"If you burn waste, you have to establish farmland where you burned that waste."
I will make this rule to expand farmland and keep people from burning waste.
What of people that don't have the money for farmland what will happen?
"Cutting one tree corresponds to planting ten."
I will make this rule to protect trees and intensify their cultivation, given the importance of trees to the environment and the climate.
thanks but to me "My rule would be people should practice reafforestation . because in my village their is drought and those trees will help in rain formation and even purify the environment, you may help to trap dust which may be caused by either wind , vehicles etc.
Good idea
My rule is;
Anyone who is cutting down trees should have a licence and a good reason why he or she is cutting down the tree.You will also have to replant the number of trees you have cut down.
This is to reduce global warming because trees produce the oxygen we breathe and if there are no more trees there would be no life.
To be honest if I am to make a rule for my country I will try to make it a rule that every one both old and young can obey , I actually just want a country without violent or environmental issues I want a country that is completely safe for every one to live in a country without fear a country were the government is free and fair and I honestly hope that one day my country will be like that.
My rule is to put trash bins on the roads and they are divided into glass, plastic, cardboard; In order to help and facilitate the recycling workers to recycle and this leads to preserving the environment
Hello
There is a rule that I hope will be used in my country of Palestine, and it is used in the manufacture of the environment, and electricity is used for long hours in the consumption of electricity. Solar energy in the event of power cuts because it is safe and does not pollute the environment 💛💚💙
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My rule is (Solve the problem of climate change) I chose this rule to help my country solve this problem in several ways
1- Planting a lot of tree
2- Converting carbon dioxide into rocks
3- Making the Earth's surface more reflective
4- Using renewable energy in transportation
Hi smart_tomato,
Your rule is really great and you clearly know the steps in making your rule work. You've even listed ways to tackle climate change. My question is, people have been working for years to stop the climate crisis. Assuming that your rule lasts for a day, would it be possible to achieve your idea? Otherwise, I think it's a really good idea. Maybe you could ensure that your rule stays permanent by adding that to your new rule? I really like idea 2- Converting carbon dioxide into rocks. That would help it be easier to breathe! I think that is an excellent thought.
please, smart_tomato won't the rocks be many and people may lack were to plant trees?
I don't understand "converting carbon dioxide into rocks" please could you enlighten me
Wonderful
I will put in place a law requiring converting wastewater into water for irrigation and washing after refining it, as this will contribute to reducing environmental pollution and reducing the consumption of clean water.
My rule will be to present annual competitions for children that accustom them to loving the environment, as this will contribute to cultivating a love for the environment in them.
My rule will be to completely ban oil from the country and replace it with renewable energy and electric cars. This will greatly reduce environmental pollution by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
My rule will be to recycle all plastic products, for example: collecting plastic bottles and converting them into beautiful scenes ..
This will contribute to protecting the sewers of my country and reducing pollution.
My rule would be: dumping of refuse and waste material in the river or drainage system should be stopped because when refuse dumped their water will not be able pass through easily and that will cause flooding,like in my country Nigeria I wish this rule is strictly abide they be no flooding anymore.
A person should plant a tree to reduce global warming and anyone who cuts a tree will be arrested.
My rule is to ( Urge people and societies to plant trees in every place that can be planted and to prevent logging and forests ) , because trees purify the atmosphere from pollution and renew the air.
Hello, my rule is that more than planting trees, converting carbon dioxide into rocks, encouraging the trend of renewable energies in transportation, rationalizing the consumption of natural resources and relying on renewable energy .. This is my rule and this helps the environment develop and reduce pollution and the environment becomes clean and beautiful.
thanks optimistic apple, but my question is, won't the rocks be in plenty and fail to have enough land for planting trees?
With one hand, these rocks are removed, they are planted in place and become green agricultural land
* Hand in hand to remove despair *
My rule would be ‘use renewable energy’, this would help slow down climate change because it reduces the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that we are putting into the Earths atmosphere. Renewable energy doesn’t run out which means that it is more efficient and effective.
My rule is: “Everyone in my country must plant one tree every day “. That will help to slow climate change because trees are good at capturing carbon dioxide and cleaning the air. It will also help to create more green spaces and restore lots of habitats for animals .
My rule would introduce an environmental pollution charge which will impose a fine on anyone or company that pollutes the environment by dropping plastics and rubbish on the street or oceans. It will help slow climate change because that means it will help preserve our climate and the ocean species.
Live everyday knowing that the fate of humanity is in your hands.
This rule is important because I believe that the biggest problem we are having with climate change, is people's apathy towards this issue, which leads to government inaction. And I think this rule will help with that.
My rule would be: To use renewable products e.g water bottle. This is because there are lot of students who use plastic bottles and we can reduce it by using less and renewable water is better! This rule could be mainly focused on school areas!
No citizen is allowed to litter the environment,should they be caught littering they would pay a fine of N10,000. My rule would help slowdown climate change because most of the objects that are dropped on the road are non-biodegradable materials,this way our environment is kept free from land pollution
My rule would be to help the environment by reduce the factories and combustion for the cars
My rule is (to campaign on this day to plant nearly a thousand trees, be they flowers or trees) that helps slow climate change because (My city suffers from a lack of green environment and some annual deaths are caused by climate change).
My rule is (to prevent cars from standing next to the street) will help slow climate change because (My city suffers from excessive noise due to parking on the side of the road and a crisis, and this noise causes many diseases, including high blood pressure).
My rule is for those who commit environmental crime or offences to pay a fine.
My rule would reduce burning garbage, littering,improper waste disposal, dumping into drainage or river,oil spillage e.t.c. Which will help the environment.
My rule is environmental education should be a compulsory subject from early school to high school.Each student at high school must produce an action plan on recovery strategy focusing and ensuring sound management of the environment and natural resources through strengthen system at community, township and national level before graduation.
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My rule is, zero tolerance to bush burning, any body caught ,will spend 5 years imprisonment this will help reduce global warming, protect the trees there in, reduce erosion and safeguard the ozone layer.
Hello, my rule is to use the sun as a source of energy, to stop cutting forests, recycling waste properly and converting it into useful products and electric energy, and to redistribute the population equally to reduce population density by creating new cities with infrastructure, increasing the capacity of carbon sinks, and increasing energy efficiency. ... this is my rule
* Help to change the climate and prevent pollution, and the environment becomes pollution free, clean and developed, and the environment remains prosperous and green *
My rule is if you pick up you will be rewarded and if you litter you will be jailed.
This rule will reduce the rate of littering in the community which will bring about clean environment and enhance greener.