Tag: Climate Action

MALAYSIA

Climate Action, Environment, Indigenous Knowledge

From Tradition to Climate Action: Malaysian Educator Adelyn Chin Wins SIMA Educator Changemaker Award

Malaysian educator Adelyn Chin won the SIMA Educator Changemaker Award for using the film Hope to link Dayak Iban forest stewardship with SDG 13. Inspired by the film, her students in the Papar District turned traditional knowledge into local climate action and community impact.

INDIA

Climate Action, Inclusivity, Sustainable Consumption

From Coffee Waste to Community Impact: Gaurjan Sharma Wins 2025 SIMA Student Changemaker Award

Inspired by SIMA Academy films The Happiness Shop and As For Us, India-based student and young leader Gaurjan Sharma created ReBrew, a youth-led initiative transforming discarded coffee grounds into sustainable products while empowering local communities. Through creativity, storytelling, and collective action, ReBrew advances climate action, responsible consumption, and sustainable cities—demonstrating how small, community-driven ideas can spark meaningful global impact.

NIGERIA

Climate Action, Environmental Justice, Youth Empowerment

Saeed Muhammad Lawan Sparks Climate Action in Nigeria with Tree-Planting and Youth Engagemen

Student, Saeed Muhammad Lawan inspired climate action in Nigeria with his project “Growing Together: Trees and Dreams.” Through poetry, education, and community engagement, he empowered youth and led the planting of over 200 trees.

SRI LANKA

Climate Action, Poverty, Power of FIlm

From Screenings to Solutions: Student Action in Sri Lanka Sparks Campaigns to Recycle, Plant Trees and Support Women’s Entrepreneurship

Educator Udeshika Kudachchi used SIMA films to teach the SDGs, inspiring students in Sri Lanka to launch “Pens for a Greener Future,” recycling 10,000 pens, staging eco-dramas, planting trees, and supporting women’s entrepreneurship in their community.

NIGERIA

Children's Rights, Climate Action, Power of FIlm

Teaching Global Citizenship Through Film: A Nigerian Educator’s Impactful Approach

Twamsen Danaan, a filmmaker and educator in Nigeria, used SIMA Academy films to teach SDGs. Films like Kayayo sparked empathy, inspired action, and helped students connect global issues to their own local experiences.

PHILIPPINES

Climate Action, Community-Led Action, Sustainable Development

From Screen to Shore: Students in the Philippines Tackle Climate Issues After Watching SIMA Films

Ranielle Navarro, an educator in the Philippines, used SIMA films to teach SDGs on climate, consumption, and conservation. She inspired her students to become environmental stewards through the use of vlogs, posters, and photo essays - resulting in the planning of beach cleanups and coral planting efforts.

SRI LANKA

Climate Action, Experiential Learning, Youth Empowerment

SIMA Films Inspire Student Advocacy on Climate Action and Quality Education in Sri Lanka

Oshan Gunathilake, a youth educator in Sri Lanka, used SIMA films to engage students with SDG 4 and 13. The screenings sparked emotional, critical discussions on climate and education, leading to youth-led dialogues, advocacy, and strengthened civic awareness.

PAKISTAN

Civic Engagement, Climate Action, Environmental Justice

Novaira Khan Uses Film to Promote SDG 13 and Sustainability in Pakistan

Novaira Khan, a student in Karachi, Pakistan, screened What Would It Look Like? to raise awareness about Climate Action. The event sparked discussions related to sustainability, energy, and diversity, increasing the audience’s understanding and knowledge of climate issues.

PAKISTAN

Civic Engagement, Climate Action, Environmental Justice

Kashf Shah uses SIMA Film to promote climate action in Pakistan

Kashf Shah, a local community leader, screened What Would It Look Like? To promote climate action and sustainable development in Pakistan.

CHINA

Climate Action, Food Sustainability, Youth Empowerment

Iffany Zou Launches Podcast to Tackle Food Waste in Schools

Inspired by A Thousand Suns, Chinese student Iffany Zou launched a podcast to raise awareness about food sustainability and food waste within her school community.