Above ground, I see plants: grass, shrubs and tall trees in a distance. I see geese, ducks, people parking their boats on the canal, small insects crawling on the ground. Underground, there is roots of the grass and shrubs, the fungi network (mycelium), microorganisms,…

Because I flew to Rwanda before coming to London, my carbon footprint is particularly very big as shown in the picture.

One way to offset the carbon emissions of my travel is to contribute to or advocate for a green rooftop project in the city. Green roofs, or rooftop gardens, are spaces where native plants and grasses are cultivated on building rooftops. These installations help absorb carbon dioxide, reduce urban heat, and improve air quality, while also supporting local biodiversity by creating habitats for birds, insects, and other small creatures.

Implementing green rooftops in London could have both environmental and educational benefits. They would serve as a hands-on learning space for people interested in ecology and sustainability while also demonstrating an urban approach to reducing carbon footprints.