1.5

Nico, big things are happening! You are still too little to understand, but this weekend, the Paris Agreement was adopted which aims at setting the limit for global warming at 1.5 degrees. This is something great for the agenda on sustainable development- something your mamma is passionate for. These changes are not just relevant to those interested in environmental issues, but everyone in the world. This will definitely affect our lives since I am hoping to get a job within development to support our family.  

As a reference to my previous post, no I haven't been able to get a job so far. I did spend a month volunteering for Regnskogfondet, the rainforest foundation in Norway. Did you know that your mom used to spend her summers volunteering in the rainforest in Ecuador? I guess its harder to find a conservation-related job in a country were projects are planned rather than executed. But I will keep applying. 

Why do I pursue this career? Firstly, look at where we live! The world is amazing and there is no way we should let it get destroyed. We are so lucky to wake up every morning to a beautiful sight of the Oslo fjord. 

Greenpeace Norway stated that despite the climate deal being approved, there is no guarantee that it alone will fix everything. Sustainable development still relies on individual action. Nico, this is something you'll hear a lot while growing up. I will try to teach you to be grateful of what you have and to take care of the world around you. Baby, this agreement will hopefully affect the way you grow up and let you have a bright future. Mommy is going to fight for that to happen. 

The question is, what can we do as individuals to make sure our actions count?Teaming up with different organizations is an option. In Norway it is easy to find different causes that work for justice, development and environmental conservation. As a family we are members of Fremtiden i våre hender, thanks to a nudge by a good friend. I encourage our Norwegian friends and family to become members too!

Making choices in our daily life that have strong repercussions in the long term is another way to do our part. I have chosen not to drive in Norway. It was an easy choice to take because it's so much easier to use public transportation here than in Ecuador. I made you an Advent calendar this year out of reused materials and exchanged toys. Along with some other international mothers in Oslo, we exchanged toys to give our kids for Christmas! You'll get some cool "new" things to play with and we are limiting our energy consumption and giving some loving to a forgotten toy. 

Finally, I am a recent volunteer for Greenpeace. This is why I will support their campaign regarding sending a message of determination to the world. We will keep fighting, we will continue working for a better future. Because, baby, I will not stop.

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