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CLIMATE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: AN AID FOR CLIMATE

CHANGE PREVENTION IN UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES

ABELARDO, JULIEN N.
ABUNDO, ESTHER ELLISE P.
ANI, APRIL KRISTINE ANGELA N.
CARASCAL, MICHAEL JOHN B.
MALONDA, JMARK R.
NAVARRO, HERO CHRISTIAN V.
PROPONENTS

AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY


OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA
CACERES - AYALA EDUCATION , J. HERNANDEZ AVE.,
NAGA CITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE
FINAL OUTPUT IN EARTH SCIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NUEVA CACERES - AYALA EDUCATION


SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS

October 2017
Table of Contents

Title Page…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Table of
Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...1
I. Chapter I -
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………...2-9
a. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2
-4
b. Statement of the
Problem……………………………………………………………………………………....5
c. Objectives…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
.6
d. Hypothesis……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
.6
e. Definition of
Terms………………………………………………………………………………………………...7-9

II. Chapter II - Related


Literature………………………………………………………………..10-20

III. Chapter
III…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..21-22
a. Scope and
Limitations……………………………………………………………………………………….....21
b. Importance of the
Study……………………………………………………………………………………....22

IV. Chapter IV -
Methodology……………………………………………………………………………....23-25
a. Data Gathering
Procedure……………………………………………………………………………………...23
b. Methodology………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...24-
25

V. Chapter V - Discussion &


Conclusion……………………………………………………...26-28

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a. Results and
Discussion…………………………………………………………………………………………...26
b. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....
27
c. Recommendation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
28

Documentation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29-
36
Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..37-
38

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

This chapter introduces the ideas and concepts that

revolved around the research. It will give an overview as to

what is the main topic of the study.

One of the most alarming environmental issues in present

days is Climate Change. ​Climate change is a wide-spreading issue

all over the world. It is a problem that has many solutions but

people don’t know how to execute it. A problem that people, we

made and can think of many solutions but the actions are always

delay. Global Warming is linked to this issue. Global Warming, a

natural phenomenon, an event which the surface temperature of

Earth unusually increases over the past years. This event

greatly affects the current issue. Global Warming is referred as

the increasing temperature of the planet while Climate Change is

also referred to the increasing temperature with its effects.

Mentioning this effects such as: the melting of ice in the polar

regions, rising of temperature, stronger storms, etc. Climate

researchers have proven and shown that gases, such as methane,

can trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere, referred as the

Greenhouse Effect. This problem affects almost all of the people

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in the world. From livelihood businesses up to the harvesting of

crops. It’s not only the people who are affected by this

phenomena, also the other living things such as animals and

plants. Due to the rising temperature of the planet, Carbon

Dioxide, chemically abbreviated as CO​2​, also increased. Plants

absorb CO​2​, processing it to produce Oxygen. With the increasing

CO​2​, plants rapidly grow because of the unusual amount of this

chemical. Absorbing a huge amount of chemical, preventing the

plant to possess the proper amount of nutrients. Animals also

suffer because of the effects of this issue. For example, the

melting of polar ice caps, affecting polar bears and penguins.

Destroying the natural habitats of animals through human

activities, creating a big impact in this issue.

A survey conducted by GMA News TV in the Philippines, 52%

of Filipinos know about Climate Change, while 48% of Filipinos

has little or almost no knowledge about this issue. Preventing

them to be aware of its effects, its possible impacts in the

environment and its main causes. People not having enough

knowledge about this problem cause them to prevent themselves in

being part of the possible solutions. Not being aware of their

actions and not taking the responsibility of what they’ve done.

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These actions that directly brings the causes of Climate Change.

The main cause of Climate Change is mainly because of greenhouse

gases, but there are factors affecting this main cause. Causes

like human activities. Emission from cars, power plants and

burning of fossil fuels. If not stopped, climate change will

continue to happen.

In accordance with this issue, the researchers come up with

a study that is related in solving the problem about Climate

Change through conducting an awareness campaign. Discussing its

definition, causes, effects and possible solutions that may help

enhancing the students’ knowledge about this certain

environmental problem.

Statement of the Problem

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This study seeks to answer questions pertinent to the

awareness of selected students in the University of Nueva

Caceres - Ayala Education, City of Naga about Climate Change.

1. What is Climate Change?

2. What are the causes and effects of Climate Change?

3. What are the possible solutions in preventing Climate

Change?

Objectives

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General Objective: To conduct an awareness campaign about

Climate Change.

Specific Objectives:

1. To let the students know as well as help the students

to be aware of what is Climate Change.

2. To give information to the students regarding the

causes and effects of Climate Change.

3. To inform the students of what are the possible

solutions in preventing Climate Change and motivate

them to be part of the solution to it.

Hypothesis

Through conducting a campaign, the students will be aware

and knowledgeable enough about Climate Change and they will be

encouraged and motivated on how to become part of the possible

solutions to it.

Definition of Terms

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The following terms were defined based from the definition

provided in the internet and other reference materials.

Actuaries - ​a person who compiles and analyzes statistics and

uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums.

Anthropogenic - ​ relating to, or resulting from the influence of

human beings on nature.

Array - ​an impressive display or range of a particular type of

thing.

Campaign - work in an organized and active way toward a

particular goal, typically a political or social one.

Catastrophe ​- an event causing great and often sudden damage or

suffering; a disaster.

Climate Change - ​a long-term change in the earth's climate,

especially a change due to an increase in the average

atmospheric temperature.

Contemporary ​- existing, occurring, or living at the same time;

belonging to the same time.

Contested - ​causing ​dispute​ or argument.

Credibility -​ the quality of being believable or worthy of

trust.

Cusp - ​a point of transition.

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Emission - ​something that's been emitted into the world.

Eradicate​ - to get ​rid​ of or ​destroy​ something ​completely​.

Extensive - ​C​overing​ a ​large​ ​area​; having or being a ​large

amount​.

Expertise - ​a high ​level​ of ​skill​ or ​knowledge​.

Fossil Fuel - ​a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the

geological past from the remains of living organisms.

Global Warming - ​an increase in the earth's average atmospheric

temperature that causes corresponding changes in climate and

that may result from the greenhouse effect.

Greenhouse Gases - any of the gases whose absorption of solar

radiation is responsible for the greenhouse effect, including

carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and the fluorocarbons.

Implications -​ something ​implied​ or suggested as naturally to be

inferred or understood.

Impoverished -​ e​xtremely​ poor.

Indispensable - ​absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite.

Infrastructure ​- ​the basic physical and organizational

structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society

or enterprise.

Intervenes​ - come between so as to prevent or alter a result or

course of events.

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Mitigation -​ the action of reducing the severity, seriousness,

or painfulness of something.

Natural Phenomena - ​all phenomena that are not artificial.

Nuanced -​ a subtle difference or distinction in expression,

meaning, and response.

Obscure -​ not readily understood or clearly expressed.

Paradigm - ​a standard, perspective, or set of ideas.

Paramount - ​more important than anything else.

Permeate​ - to ​spread​ through something and be ​present​ in every

part​ of it.

Pervasive - ​existing in or spreading through every part of

something.

Regime -​ a regular pattern of occurrence or action.

Reliance - ​the ​condition​ of ​depending​ on something or someone.

Sovereignty - ​having supreme power or authority.

Substantial -​ relating to the ​substance​, matter, or material of

a thing.

CHAPTER II

RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents a review of related literature and

related studies, and many other published writings that are

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pertinent to our research and gave ideas and clarity in the

conceptualization, development, and implementation of the study.

The Politics of Climate Change: A Survey

By Maxwell T. Boykoff

Routledge, 2010 (​Book)

Climate change is a defining issue in contemporary life.

Since the Industrial Revolution, heavy reliance on carbon-based

sources for energy in industry and society has contributed to

substantial changes in the climate, indicated by increases in

temperature and sea level rise.

In the last three decades, concerns regarding human

contributions to climate change have moved from obscure

scientific inquiries to the fore of science, politics, policy

and practices at many levels. From local adaptation strategies

to international treaty negotiation, 'the politics of climate

change' is as pervasive, vital and contested as it has ever

been.

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On the cusp of a new commitment to international

co-operation to rein in greenhouse gas emission as, this

essential book intervenes to help understand and engage with the

dynamic and compelling 'Politics of Climate Change'.

This edited collection draws on a vast array of experience,

expertise and perspectives, with authors with backgrounds in

climate science, geography, environmental studies, biology,

sociology, political science, psychology and philosophy. This

reflects the contemporary conditions where the politics of

climate change permeates and penetrates all facets of our shared

lives and livelihoods.

Chapters include the Politics of Climate Science, History

of Climate Policy, the Cultural Politics of Climate Change:

Interactions in the Spaces of Everyday, the Politics of

Interstate Climate Negotiations, the Politics of the Carbon

Economy, and Addressing Inequality.

An A - Z glossary of key terms offers additional

information in dictionary format, with entries on topics

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including Carbon tax, Stabilization, Renewable technologies and

the World Meteorological Organization.

A section of Maps offers a visual overview of the effects

of environmental change.

Adapting to a Changing Environment: Confronting the

Consequences of Climate Change

By Tim R. McClanahan; Joshua E. Cinner

Oxford University Press, 2012 (​Book)

For those who depend on the bounty of the sea for their

livelihoods, climate change and its consequences (warming water,

coral bleaching, rising sea levels) could spell disaster. The

region comprising the eastern coastline of Africa and the

islands of the western Indian Ocean--home to many of the Earth's

most impoverished people--is particularly vulnerable to

significant climate impacts.

Focusing on coral reef fisheries in these areas, which

collectively support millions of people, this book provides a

toolbox of options for confronting the consequences of climate

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change through building local-scale adaptive capacity and

improving the condition of natural resources. This requires

strengthening a society's flexibility, assets, learning, and

social organizations, as well as restricting or limiting its

resource use. These two broad concepts--building social capacity

and limiting certain types of resource use--interact in

complicated ways, requiring coordinated actions. The authors

argue that adaptation solutions are context dependent,

determined in part by local resource conditions, human adaptive

capacity, and exposure to climate change impacts, but also by a

people's history, culture, and aspirations.

Providing an up-to-date and original synthesis of

environmental stress, natural resources, and the socioeconomics

of climate change, Adapting to a Changing Environment develops a

framework to provide governments, scientists, managers, and

donors with critical information about local context,

encouraging the implementation of nuanced actions that reflect

local conditions.

International Law and Sustainable Development- Tools for

Addressing Climate Change

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By Halvorssen, Anita M.

Denver Journal of International Law and Policy, Vol. 39,

No. 3, Summer 2011 (​Journal)

Climate change and the more recent threats to the natural

life-support systems have heightened the focus on international

cooperation, sustainable development, and further limits to

State sovereignty in order to solve these global problems.

Climate change is one of the biggest sustainable development

challenges. Much of the progress made toward the goal of

sustainable development will very likely be destroyed by climate

change. In the context of the recent flooding in Pakistan,

experts project that it will take years, maybe even decades, to

replace the lost infrastructure.

Only by integrating the paradigm of sustainable development

in a more effective way into international and domestic law can

certain irreversible climate change impacts be avoided. Despite

recent setbacks in international negotiations, such as occurred

in Copenhagen, international law has an important role to play

by offering the legal framework which can promote a move toward

sustainable development. The sustainable development principles,

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though most of them are not legally binding, are central to the

interpretation, implementation, and further development of the

climate change regime. Addressing climate change requires a

paradigm shift towards "a low-carbon development strategy

[which] is indispensable to sustainable development."

The tension between developing and industrialized countries

regarding economic development and protection of the environment

has been on-going since the Stockholm Conference in 1972.

However, in the context of climate change, the problem becomes

critical. The anthropogenic effect on the climate system demands

that strong action be taken now by all States to implement

sustainable development to avoid the worst impacts. The tipping

point before the onset of catastrophe is no longer decades away.

It is in the mutual self-interest of nation states to

acknowledge the seriousness of climate change and implement

sustainable development principles.

Climate change is a global problem that calls for

international cooperation. Sustainable development implies the

need for industrialized countries to reduce their greenhouse gas

(GHG) emissions to address climate change, but also, I argue, to

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give room for developing countries to develop. Developing

countries will continue developing in order to eradicate poverty

and, hence, they will require more of the polluting space in the

atmosphere. If we are to effectively tackle climate change,

development in developing countries needs to be sustainable,

enabling developing countries also to reduce their emissions. I

will argue that providing technology, capacity-building, and

financial assistance to developing countries through funds

established under the climate change regime and other

institutions will be the most urgent element to facilitate

developing countries' participation in addressing climate change

by taking "mitigation actions" alongside industrialized

countries complying with their emission reduction commitments.

Requiring funding as a condition for action by developing

countries to address climate change, needs to be recognized as

one of the core elements in the climate regime based on the

principle of common, but differentiated responsibility. However,

it is paramount that these funds are managed in a transparent

and accountable manner and that there is a balanced

representation of developed and developing countries in the

decision-making bodies.

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This paper examines the concept of sustainable development

in the context of climate change. In this process, I will first

briefly describe its origin and development. Second, I will

focus on the definition, core elements, and principles of

sustainable development. Third, I will analyze the legal status

of the sustainable development in international law, and

finally, I will examine which of its principles apply to climate

change and what implications this has for the design of current

and future climate change agreements, with a particular focus on

the transfer of technical and financial assistance.

Addressing Global Climate Change in An Age of Political

Climate Change

By Daniels, Brigham

Brigham Young University Law Review, Vol. 2011, No. 6,

November 1, 2011 (​Journal)

In a speech to policy makers, activists, scholars, and

other interested members of the public, Professor John Holdren

framed the challenge of climate change in these terms: “Our

options in this domain are three. They are mitigation,

adaptation, and suffering. Basically, if we do less mitigation

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and adaptation, we’re going to do a lot more suffering.”

Holdren’s observation in significant ways encapsulates the

motivations of many who desire to reduce the future severity and

impact of climate change. Given the stakes at issue, it is

hardly surprising that those worried about the problem have

called on all levels and branches of government to use their

influence to address climate change. These efforts have produced

a myriad of actions that one might hold up as examples of the

fruits of this sort of labor, ranging from international

agreements like the Kyoto Protocol to affirmative steps taken by

a number of municipalities to reduce their carbon footprint.

Despite all this success, however, meaningful actions were slow

to emerge in Washington.

Climate Change and Resource Sustainability; An Overview

for Actuaries

By Bill Brath, Tod Friesen, Yves Guerard, Catherine

Jacques-Brissette, Caterina Lindman, Karen Lockridge, Shriram

Mulgund, Betty-Jo Walke

Canadian Institute of Actuaries​ (Research Paper)

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Extensive discussions are taking place throughout the world

in all forms of media on the subjects of global warming and

climate change. These discussions point to the global dangers

posed by the earth’s warming. Discussions are also taking place

on the related question of resource limitations, given the

manner in which humans are using the planet’s limited resources.

The purpose of this paper is to provide some education to the

members of the CIA. This will consist of providing some

background to these issues, identifying some of the current and

future risks involved, the possible financial and other impacts

posed by these risks, and the worldwide efforts that are being

made to minimize these risks. Empowered by a wider access to

this knowledge, actuaries can employ their expertise in

quantifying these risks and provide guidance to the different

publics served by the CIA and thus enhance the wellbeing of

society as a whole. A failure by the actuarial profession to

provide advice on these risks could damage its credibility.

The purpose of this paper is to provide some education to

the members of the CIA. This will consist of providing some

background to these issues, identifying some of the current and

future risks involved, the possible financial and other impacts

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posed by these risks, and the worldwide efforts that are being

made to minimize these risks. Empowered by a wider access to

this knowledge, actuaries can employ their expertise in

quantifying these risks and provide guidance to the different

publics served by the CIA and thus enhance the wellbeing of

society as a whole. A failure by the actuarial profession to

provide advice on these risks could damage its credibility.

Climate change is the subject of how weather patterns

change over decades or longer. Climate change takes place due to

natural and human influences. Since the Industrial Revolution

(i.e., 1750), humans have contributed to climate change through

the emissions of GHGs and aerosols, and through changes in land

use, resulting in a rise in global temperatures. Increases in

global temperatures may have different impacts, such as an

increase in storms, floods, droughts, and sea levels, and the

decline of ice sheets, sea ice, and glaciers.

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CHAPTER III

This chapter includes the scope and limitations that

discusses the main focus of the research and the importance of

the study that discusses to who will be the individuals that

will be benefited by the study.

Scope and Limitation

This research is only focused on giving of informations

about Climate Change by conducting an awareness campaign on

selected students of University of Nueva Caceres. To realize

this intent, the giving of information about Climate Change by

conducting an awareness campaign to the selected students of

University of Nueva Caceres - Ayala Education, school year

2017-2018 will be determined. No in-depth study on the giving of

information about Climate Change to all students of University

of Nueva Caceres was included in this research.

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Importance of the Study

The findings of this research paper will redound to the

following individuals/entities:

● Students - To help lead students to an understanding that

climate change is a serious issue that needs an immediate

action. Making them aware that even if they are just

students, they can contribute to simple solutions.

● Future Researchers - To be aware of the current situation

of the world. To also serve as a supporting or related

study for future studies that tackles about climate change.

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CHAPTER IV

METHODOLOGY

This chapter clearly defines the materials used and the

methods that were followed in order to conduct the study.

Data Gathering Procedure

1. The researchers conducted the awareness campaign through

selecting students within the University of Nueva Caceres.

2. First, the researchers introduced the topic that they will

discuss.

3. After introducing the topic, the researchers define climate

change.

4. By showing the poster, the researchers cited the causes and

effects of climate change.

5. While distributing the flyers, the researchers cited the

possible solutions of Climate Change.

6. Before ending the campaign, the researchers asked questions

if the students learned something and allowed them to share

about what they learned.

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Methodology

This part contains the materials used and the procedures

made in order to make the study possible.

Materials:

● Flyers

● Poster

● Chromebook

● Camera/Cellphone

Procedures:

1. The researchers conducted a background research about

Climate Change.

2. The researchers planned if what will be their focus about

the topic. After discussing with one another, they decided

to have an awareness campaign on selected students.

3. After planning and deciding, the researchers made flyers

and a poster which will serve as a tool in conducting the

campaign.

4. Before conducting the campaign, the researchers

brainstormed to what will be system of their campaign.

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5. The researchers conducted the awareness campaign by

selecting random students within the campus premises.

6. With the use of flyers and poster, the researchers

thoroughly discussed and informed the random students about

the certain environmental issue which is climate change.

Discussing its definition, its causes and effects, and the

possible solutions to it.

7. After the said discussion, the researchers asked some

questions to the students and let them share what they

learned in order to know if they gained and learned

something knowledgeable.

8. Documentation.

CHAPTER V

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

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This chapter deals with the analysis and interpretation of

results gathered by the researchers. The analysis and the

interpretation of the gathered data and the application of

methodology helped answer the problems in the study.

Results and Discussion

The results of this study indicate that some youth are not

aware of the current issues happening. Through conducting the

awareness campaign, the selected students were informed about

the changes that are occurring globally. They were not just

informed about the causes, effects and possible solutions, but

they were also encouraged to be part of the solution in

preventing Climate Change. The students were also willing to

share all the informations that the researchers discussed to

their co-students to spread more awareness about climate change.

Conclusion

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Anchored on the findings, the study concludes that the

selected students were not aware and not well-informed about

climate change itself. Its definition, causes and the effects.

However, after conducting the awareness campaign, their

knowledge about climate change were enhanced due to the citing

of its causes and effects, realizing that even them, as a

student, they also contribute in the causes of climate change.

Furthermore, by means of the awareness campaign, the students

are already well-informed. And through this, it can help them to

spread more awareness to their co-students and other people in

order to become part of preventing Climate Change.

In general, the researchers concluded that knowledge plays

a vital role in life, gaining and spreading knowledge about

Climate Change is the stepping stone in order to prevent it.

Recommendation

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To spread more awareness, we, the researchers, recommend

that climate change awareness campaign should not only be

conducted in University of Nueva Caceres and limited respondents

only. This is to ensure that the lack of knowledge of the youth

or even people who are not aware of the major threats that

climate change is bringing, will be fulfilled through this

simple awareness campaign.

Upang mas lalong mapalaganap ang kamalayan ng depresyon sa

mga tao, kaming mga mananaliksik ay nagrerekomenda na hindi lang

dapat sa loob ng paaralan ng Unibersidad ng Nueva Caceres at sa

mga piling estudyante lamang gawin ang surbey tungkol sa

depresyon. Ito ay dahil dapat siguraduhin na ang mga mamamayan

lalong-lalo na ang mga kabataan ay dapat may sapat na kaalaman

sa mga sanhi at epekto na maari nilang maranasan tungkol

depresyon.

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DOCUMENTATION

Gaining knowledge about Climate Change:

Making of flyers:

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Conceptualizing & making of poster:

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Flyers and Poster:

Planning the system/flow of the Campaign:

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Conducting the Awareness Campaign:

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Analyzing the results:

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