In a groundbreaking initiative, the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) has emerged as a prominent force in environmental leadership through sport in Brazil, addressing climate-related challenges faced by Rio de Janeiro’s communities through taekwondo. In a case study featured by PANORAMA, a partnership initiative focusing on solutions for a healthy planet, AJTKD’s innovative approach blends taekwondo …
How AJTKD’s students make their mark in what is set to be the largest urban garden in the world on World Environment Day. A mission to preserve In celebration of World Environment Day, students from the Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) took action to restore and protect the environment by planting trees to build the world’s …
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Tens of thousands of global activists, diplomats, and heads of state have gathered at the annual “conference of the parties” held by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The 27th Convention on Climate Change (COP27), which was held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, saw the participation of world leaders, UN agencies, development partners, NGOs, …
Over 100 children from deprived areas in Brazil attended the first event to mix taekwondo and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Taekwondo SDGs Festival, in November 2022. Children had the opportunity of practicing taekwondo and engaging in activities related to the SDGs. Participants came from a range of social projects that use taekwondo …
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In 2015, the United Nations made a call to take action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted in order to ensure the future of our planet and the prosperity of all the people living on it. Even …
“Hello. Are you listening? Can you hear me? You must listen to this. We need you to listen to us”. These words echoed from the voices of AJTKD’s students in Brazil, alongside the voices of other children and world leaders from all around the world at the COP26 Global Climate Conference in early November. The …
Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) has signed The Global Climate Pledge to support the climate action movement and help build a global legacy to protect the planet along with international businesses and organizations. The Global Climate Pledge is an inspiring, ambitious new movement that aims to bring governments, organizations, and individuals to come together and decrease …
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From the soaring high alps in Switzerland, the endless sand dunes in Dubai, to the rushing blue waters in Spain, the students at Jadir Taekwondo Association (AJTKD) were taken on a wild journey to virtually visit different countries around the world on June 5th. June 5th was World Environment Day, a day created by the …
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