SDG 7
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SDG 7 is: "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all." This is an SDG badge.
Meerkat requirements
This was part of the 2021 National Meerkat Challenge.
- Complete the Clean Energy Programme - focused on solar energy. See the programme in the national challenge document above.
Cub requirements
This was part of the 2021 National Cub Challenge. Complete TWO of the following:
- Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy.
- Describe five ways that you can save energy in your household.
- Learn how to make paper ball fuels.
- Earn the Conservation interest badge.
Scout requirements
Complete FOUR of the following:
- Research four different types of renewable energy sources and discuss the merits of each with your Patrol.
- Train Meerkats or Cubs on how to cook over a solar oven, conservation stove, etc.
- Build a vehicle that is powered by a renewable energy source. The vehicle must be able to travel 50m.
- Conduct an investigation that highlights the current electricity problems South Africa is experiencing, including which industries use the most power. Discuss what other energy sources could be added to the national power grid.
- Complete the Electrician interest badge.
- Hold a camp entirely with the goal of saving energy or using 100% renewable energy sources for cooking, lighting, washing etc.
Rover requirements
- Complete ONE award:
- Earn the Civics Award.
- Earn the Project Award.
- Complete ONE requirement:
- Lead and manage an alternative energy project in your District, Region or community.
- Run a clean energy event to educate and inform your local community/District.
Adult requirements
Complete ONE requirement applicable to the branch you are working in:
- Design a movable toy that the Den/Pack can make using sustainable energy – perhaps the wind – that they can have fun with.
- Design a solar powered item that the Troop/Crew can build for a strategic use or just for fun.
- Write a programme for your branch dealing solely with how pollution destroys both the body and the earth.