Have you ever wondered what it would be like to head into the wild all by yourself? There’s a unique thrill in being alone with nature and far from the hustle and bustle of daily life—no crowds, no distractions—just peace and raw adventure. Despite the thrills, make no mistake: solo camping survival isn’t for the faint-hearted. It demands careful preparation, the right attitude, and solid understanding of outdoor essentials. Here’s how to embark on your first solo bushcraft adventure while remaining safe and confident.

Take the Leap: The Solo Bushcraft Adventure Handbook

A solo bushcraft adventure strips away the noise of modern life and challenges you to forge something incredible: confidence born from competence. So what do you say? Let’s step off the beaten path and learn what it takes to not just survive, but thrive solo in the wild.

1. Start with the Right Mindset

Your mindset can make or break your solo adventure. When you’re alone out there, you’ll face moments of doubt, discomfort, and maybe even fear. It’s all part of the experience, so the key is to stay calm and keep moving forward. Don’t panic, trust in your skills and plans.

Positive thinking is a survival skill in itself. Stay focused on the task and remember that every challenge is an opportunity to learn. Overcoming these little hurdles will build your confidence. And the more confident you are, the easier it gets to deal with whatever nature throws your way.

2. Know Your Terrain

Before you head into the wilderness, take the time to really understand the area you’re heading for. Study maps, terrain, and weather patterns as well as check out local flora and fauna. This knowledge is your secret weapon when things go south. Knowing what to expect helps you identify safe food, find water, and build shelter.

Additionally, pre-trip research is crucial for survival. For instance, if you’re going camping in a forest, research beforehand where to find dry wood for your fire. Similarly, before going to a desert, check out the location of nearby water sources.

3. Pack Only What You Need

When it comes to survival gear, less is more. Packing too much is a common rookie mistake. You’ll want to keep your load light but functional. Here’s a quick checklist of essentials:

• Knife: A versatile tool for cutting, cooking, or crafting.
• Firestarter: Ferro rods, waterproof matches, or lighters are your lifelines.
• Water Filtration: Portable filters or purification tablets ensure clean drinking water.
• First Aid Kit: Cover basic injuries like cuts, bruises, and sprains.
• Shelter: A tarp or bivvy bag protects against the elements.
• Food: Lightweight snacks paired with foraging know-how keep you energized.

When you’re out there, you want to focus on the essentials. Anything beyond that is just extra weight.

4. Master the Art of Shelter Building

Creating a shelter should be one of your top priorities when you’re out solo. A good shelter is your safety net, as it keeps you warm, dry, and protected from the elements.

Find a good spot near a water source but not too close when flooding happens. Look for natural materials like branches, moss, and leaves to support your shelter. A basic debris hut or lean-to can keep you safe from the elements.

When using a tarp, set it up to create a waterproof, windproof shelter. Always consider ventilation, as you don’t want to trap moisture inside.

5. Fire: Your Lifeline in the Wild

Fire is the key to staying warm, cooking food, and keeping wildlife at bay. If you don’t know how to make a fire without a lighter, now’s the time to practice.

Start by shaving a branch thin to create a feather stick. Feather sticks catch fire easily, even in damp conditions. Also, practice using a Ferro rod or a fire starter kit before you head out. It might take a few tries but don’t get discouraged. The more you practice, the easier it’ll become.

Once your fire is burning, use it wisely. Gather extra wood for later to keep your fire manageable. And remember, always put the fire out completely afterward to prevent wildfires.

6. Water: Finding and Purifying It

Water is a non-negotiable for survival. You won’t last long without it, so always know where your water sources are. Look for streams, rivers, or lakes. If you’re in an area with heavy vegetation, chances are, you’ll find water nearby.

But don’t drink it straight away, as surface water might carry bacteria or parasites. Use a water filter, or if you don’t have one, boil it for at least 10 minutes. That way, you can safely drink it without risking illness.

If you don’t have a filter or boiling pot, use solar stills or other creative methods to purify water. The more methods you learn, the better.

7. Foraging and Finding Food

If you plan to stay out for a while, you’ll need to know how to find food. While snacks like energy bars are a great backup, relying on nature is part of the experience. Learn which plants in your area are safe to eat. Wild berries, nuts, and edible plants can supplement your meals.

Fishing is another solid option if you’re near water. A simple handline or fishing rod can help you catch fish, which is a great protein source. If you’re into hunting, learn how to set traps or snares. A well-placed trap can provide food while you’re busy with other tasks.

8. Safety First: How to Avoid Danger

Solo survival isn’t just about skills; it’s about being smart. Always tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to return. Pack a whistle, mirror, or flashlight so you can signal for help in case of an emergency.

Watch out for predators like bears, mountain lions, or wolves. If you encounter any of these, stay calm and back away slowly. Do not try to outrun them. You’re not faster, no matter how fast you think you are.

And lastly, keep an eye on the weather. Sudden storms or extreme temperatures can turn a pleasant trip into a life-threatening situation. Always be ready to leave if the weather worsens.

9. Trust Your Instincts

Your instincts are your best ally in the wilderness. If something feels wrong, pay attention to that gut feeling. It’s your body telling you to be cautious. Solo survival is as much about mental resilience as it is about physical skill. The more you trust your instincts, the easier it gets to handle the unexpected.

Survive. Thrive. Conquer.

Remember, survival isn’t just about knowing how to build a shelter or start a fire. It’s about adapting, learning, and growing in the wilderness. The more time you spend in nature, the more confident you’ll become. So, take that first step and embrace the wild. And most importantly, enjoy the adventure.

FAQs

Q1: How long should I plan my first solo bushcraft adventure?

Start with a short trip—1-2 days. It’ll give you a chance to test your skills without overwhelming you.

Q2: What are the most important survival tools to bring?

A knife, fire starter, water filter, tarp, and a first-aid kit are essential.

Q3: Is it safe to go on a solo survival trip?

It’s safe with the right preparation. Know your limits, plan carefully, and tell someone your route.

Q4: How do I stay calm when things go wrong?

Focus on the basics: fire, shelter, water, and food. Staying grounded in what you can control helps.

Q5: Can I use my phone in the wild for navigation?

Yes, but always have a backup plan, like a map and compass, in case your phone dies.

Think you’re ready to take on your solo bushcraft adventure? Visit the link for tips on everything from fire-starting to shelter-building. Start your journey today and make the wild your home away from home.

An Ultimate List Of Indoor Heaters That Don’t Require Electricity.

Because having an emergency heat plan is key to living a resilient life. And I believe every responsible adult should have backup heat plans in place.

Now, your options range from cheap to expensive… from “barely warm enough to survive” to “hot enough to thrive.”

And today, I’ll cover it all…

TOPICS IN THIS ARTICLE…    ↓(click to jump)

• How Your Body Generates Heat
• List Of Non Electric Heat Options
• Best Alternative Heater Options

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How The Body Generates/Loses Heat

Have you ever experienced a power outage in the middle of winter? It’s no summer picnic, that’s for sure.

You start losing copious amounts of body heat fast through:

• Radiation – The body naturally radiates thermal heat. And this electromagnetic radiation moves from hot to cold out of your body.
• Respiration – The air inside your body is warm, and as you exhale, it’s lost.
• Evaporation – As we sweat, our body’s heat is vaporized.
• Conduction – Conduction is the heat transfer from direct contact with another object. The transfer will continue until there the two temperatures are in balance.
• Convection – As air or water moves across our bodies, it draws warm air away, and cooler air replaces it.

Note: If your clothes are wet, the heat loss goes up exponentially.

So avoid being wet in a cold-weather emergency, which includes profuse sweating.

Ok, now that you know how your body loses heat, let’s get into the first tasks in an emergency. Reducing heat loss due to unnecessary leakage.

Reducing Heat Loss

First things first, when in a power outage, reducing heat loss is as important as gaining heat.

You can’t allow heat to escape from your home and certainly not from your body.

Cracks and holes in your house are where heat escapes. And an open window is like shoveling hot coals into the snow. It’s wasted energy when you don’t have any to spare.

Go around and make your home airtight. Use towels along the bottom of doors if you have to.

You must preserve any heat that you have.

The Ultimate List Of Heat Options (that don’t require electricity)

Your Own Body

Let’s start with your meat suit.

Your body is a fantastic machine that generates heat as it operates. You need to preserve it at all costs. You also need to generate more heat.

Preserving

Before thinking of generating, preserve what you make first.

Bundle up with extra layers of clothing like sweatpants, socks, and sweaters.

• Hats and gloves are essential too.
• Have extra blankets on the bed and ones for the couch.
• Duvets keep the heat in.

Generating

Physical activities like working out or a brisk walk around the house can generate heat.

So can frontier lifestyle activities such as chopping firewood or hauling water. Heck, wrestling with the kids or intimacy with a partner will also generate copious amounts of heat.

Combined body heat is an effective way to share yourself by cozying up in a sleeping bag.

This works with ANYONE. But it is much less awkward with those you love (like your kids, spouse, or pet).

Remember:

Avoid working out so hard that you get drenched in sweat. The wet body and damp clothes can quickly become counterproductive in the frigid cold.

Eating

Who’d have thought filling your face could keep you warm?

Digesting food raises your body temperature through thermogenesis. So eat foods high in carbs, protein, and healthy fats. Add some extra spice to sweat from the inside.

Hot drinks help, too, but they need an external source of heat to make.

Sun Radiation

The sun is your friend and is an integral alternative heat source for power outages. While the sun is out, take advantage of its thermal power during the day.

How? By opening up curtains and blinds, so it radiates inside the home.

This is when you should charge solar-powered devices—equipment like:

• power stations
• solar chargers
• solar refrigerators

While the sun is shining, open your curtains and let the sun’s rays come through your windows.

It’s one FREE way to heat a room without electricity.

Another “trick’ is to fill up all your plastic water bottles and leave them in the direct light. Then bring them inside after the sun fades so they can release that heat slowly over time.

This “trick” is even more effective for larger vessels like barrels. Heck, you could even invest in a water wall that passively absorbs the heat during the day and releases it at night.

Stones can also retain heat from the sun if they are adequately insulated. Wrap hot rocks in a towel and put them at the end of your bed to keep you warm while sleeping.

The sun is free so take full advantage of it.

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Candles

Candles are natural nonelectric heaters that you can buy in bulk or make your own from your beehives. They give you two essential sources for survival; heat and light.

A candle is an essential prepper item you should add to your emergency stockpile. As well as stored in abundance at your home, bug-out location, and DIY bunker.

Know this… A candle isn’t going to heat your entire house or cook a steak.

Having said that, any emergency heating is going to help. And you can light up a bunch of candles to contribute to the solution.

Just be safe when using candles, as they are an open flame. Beeswax candles give off a pleasant scent and release negative ions in the room to clear the air.

Lovely smells can become more important the longer you hunker down inside. Coconut wax is a great option. It’s a highly renewable, non-toxic wax and burns cleaner and longer than other wax candles.

Tea candles are handy to stack together to form a more concentrated heat zone. And can be safely used with various holders.

You can also build your own candle heater with tea candles and a couple of clay pots.

Check out our article How To Build A Clay Pot Candle Heater and Do They Really Work?

Blankets

Blankets are a bit of a no-brainer, but most people only have one blanket per bed in their homes.

This strategy is a mistake because when the power grids are down, you need extra blankets for beds, couches, and keeping pets warm. But the truth about blankets is that they don’t produce any heat by themselves. That’s your body’s job.

Instead, a good blanket will trap the heat your body  produces.

There are different materials used in making blankets, and the best for keeping warm are:

• Down Filled – Mature birds have the warmest fill.
• 100% Wool – This comes from sheep, and it’s evolved to keep them warm.
• Fleece- Made of synthetic material to mimic wool.
• Mylar is space-age aluminum and acts as a reflector for body heat.

My favorite option is the Mylar Blankets (like the Tact Bivvy).

Why? Because they are lightweight and trap nearly all the heat, your body can generate. Making them more efficient than even the best fabric blanket money can buy.

I tested a TACT Bivvy Mylar blanket in frigid temps in my backyard, and after only a few minutes, I was toasty warm inside.

Honestly, I think EVERYONE should put a TACT Bivvy in their glove boxes for winter car emergencies.

And they’re also a very cheap way to stay warm during a winter power outage as well!

Check out our article 9 Best Mylar Space Blankets On The Market Today

Warmer Packs / Hand Warmers

Several manufacturers make portable body warmer packs, including:

• Hot Hands
• Grabber
• Heat Factory

They are great for giving you fast, long-lasting warmth. And these devices can slip inside your gloves, in your pockets, and shoes.

Or with some, you can even have adhesive to stick to your back, shoulders, or anywhere else you need them.

Different chemicals inside them react when shaken or exposed to air to produce heat.

Some have iron powder or sodium acetate to make a thermal reaction. But they all are safe to use for all members of the family.

You should always have these emergency heater packs on hand. They’re crucial for outdoor winter activities and emergencies. And they’re an excellent backup if the electricity stops working in your home.

There are also portable hand warmers like the:

• Zippo 12-hour hand warmer
• OCOOPA hand warmers

They can be charged and ready for use when needed.

Check out our article 9 Best Hand Warmers For Cold Weather Emergencies

Soap Stone

Soapstone is a natural type of metamorphic rock made primarily of talc. And people have been using it for carving material for thousands of years. Why? Because it’s relatively soft.

Some grades feel like soap, and that’s how it got its name.

Besides its carving ability, soapstone is a fantastic heat retainer. It quickly absorbs heat and radiates it slowly for several hours. Basalt also works similarly.

Make your own soapstone bed warmer.

First, drill two holes in the top and bend some sturdy wire to make a pail-type handle. Then you can hang it near the fire or even in a window to absorb heat during the day.

At night, drag it up and down your bed and wrap it in a towel to stay at the bottom, underneath the blankets. This setup will keep you toasty all night.

↓ Survival Heat: Soapstone Warmers

Best Non-electric Fuel Heater Options

You’ll need something a little bigger if you want to heat an entire room without electricity. Several fuel-based heaters do everything from cooking to heating.

They use radiant heat or convection heat and use these different fuels:

Kerosene

These heaters use kerosene liquid to heat quickly. And can provide either radiant or convection heat.

The convection type carries fuel at the base with a combustible chamber. This chamber ignites and heats in all directions through a circular design.

Radiant heaters send their heat straight out using a reflector or blower. You can find kerosene at most home improvement stores. And they use a soaked wick with an ignition starter or a burn chamber where you use a match to light the wick.

↓ DuraHeat Kerosene Heater Review

Propane

Propane heaters come in various sizes and use refillable tanks. They come in canister sizes ranging from 16 ounces to 20-pound tanks in size.

• Smaller units are better indoors and work well moving from room to room.
• Bigger units usually are left stationary for safety, with the tank left outside.

The BLUU propane heater for outdoor and indoor use is perfect for your emergency heat. Or this simple heater mounts to the top of a propane tank.

Check out our article, Kerosene vs. Propane Heaters – The Best Solution For Survival

↓ Best Indoor Propane Heaters

Natural Gas

Natural gas heaters work like propane heaters. But instead of a refillable tank, you can attach the natural gas line from your home.

That is, IF it’s still available in your home after a power outage. You have to attach it to a fixed gas connection in your home.

So it isn’t portable like the propane or kerosene tanks, but you have a steady fuel supply.

↓ How To Install A Dyna Glo Ventless Heater

Biofuel Heaters

Biofuel is any fuel that comes from living matter.

It includes wood, ethanol, methanol, biogas, and biodiesel. They even have tabletop biogas fireplace heaters that look great and heat your space.

They require you to fill up the fuel tank, which burns for a long time without fuss.

You can also get reusable biofuel fuel cans for portable heating on the go or in an emergency. They can heat food and provide some warmth, and they are very affordable and portable.

You can even refill them.

Every prepper should have these by the stack and in storage for an emergency.

Butane Heaters

Small portable butane heaters can get you through an emergency power grid interruption.

They provide some warmth and the ability to do some rudimentary cooking. Units like this dual butane and propane heater can provide sustainable heat indoors.

Always make sure to have a well-ventilated area when using this type of fuel.

Solar Heaters

These heaters don’t use combustible fluids. Instead, they get thermal energy from the sun. This device collects energy throughout the day and stores it until needed.

Cold air travels down into the unit and picks up the thermal heat to blow it into your room.

They are expensive, but your heat is free once set up.

Fireplace and Wood Stove

Wood stoves are the perfect solution to indoor heaters that don’t require electricity.

You’re in business as long as you keep your supply of dried and split wood at the ready.

A standard fireplace is best when designed into a house’s structure. And they usually require the professional skills of a bricklayer.

Proper venting, hearth, and mantel are essential components. But your fireplace will mostly radiate heat in the main room.

This design is OK because much air will escape out of the house and up through the chimney.

A wood stove is much better for heating!

And you can also install them during a build, but it is doable to add them later than a fireplace. It just takes a protective floor and wall solution and cutting a hole in the wall or roof to bring the stack outside.

An insulated chimney pipe passes through a home’s framing components; that way, there’s no heat touching flammable material.

A properly maintained wood burner setup can burn all night. Thus, providing all the emergency heating necessary to survive without electricity.

Note: A wood stove is “THE solution” I choose for my family as a backup nonelectric heater!

↓ Heating Your House With A Wood Burning Stove

Backup Generators

Emergency home heating sometimes needs a powerful generator.

A large generator turns fuel and combustion into electrical current to tie into your home. You can install large units on a concrete pad beside your home. These are ready to provide full power to run everything with the flip of a switch.

A standard “camping” gas generator can be stored until needed for smaller emergency heating. It’s easy to run a few power cords to get vital electric appliances and lights on.

You’ll need to refill with diesel, gas, natural gas, or use a solar unit.

A large solar generator is called a power station; you’ll need to pair this unit with solar panels.

Heck, you could even invest in hand crank or pedal crank generators to power a few personal items during a blackout. Plus, by cranking or pedaling, you’ll generate some of your own heat…

Check out the following articles for more information:

• Best Portable Solar Generators That Will Make You An Emergency Hero
• 8 Best Camping Generators [With Video Reviews] On The Market Today
• Bluetti AC200P Review: REAL WORLD Tests For Emergencies & Camping
• 10 Best Hand Crank Generators & Pedal Crank Generators For Black Outs

Wind Power

You can similarly harness the power of the wind to solar. Your wind turbine unit can store battery power and then runs some or all of your electrical needs.

If you want to use it to store power for heat, pair it with an electric heater that can plug into the battery system.

Final Thoughts

Disruption to the power grid requires planning, supplies, and equipment. The best options include indoor heaters that don’t require electricity.

Invest in these various nonelectric heater options so you’re never left out in the cold.

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• • Israel intensified Gaza bombardment hours after announcing a ceasefire deal, killing 77 Palestinians, including 21 children and 25 women, in the deadliest 24-hour period in over a week.

• • The ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., aimed for a six-week pause, hostage-prisoner exchanges, and Israeli troop withdrawal, but violence has cast doubt on its durability.

• • Ceasefire celebrations in Gaza were overshadowed by Israeli airstrikes, which killed dozens, including a human rights worker and his family, sparking criticism and skepticism.

• • Political infighting in Israel, including Netanyahu’s delayed cabinet vote and far-right opposition, threatens the fragile ceasefire agreement.

• • The deal offers hope with increased humanitarian aid, but unresolved issues like Gaza’s governance and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict remain.

Israel intensified its bombardment of Gaza just hours after announcing a ceasefire deal with Hamas, killing at least 77 Palestinians—including 21 children and 25 women—in the deadliest 24-hour period in over a week.

The agreement, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, was meant to bring a six-week pause to the fighting and facilitate the release of hostages and prisoners. However, the continued violence has cast a shadow over the fragile truce, raising questions about whether the deal will lead to lasting peace or merely a temporary lull in the bloodshed.

The ceasefire, set to begin Sunday, outlines a phased approach: an initial six-week pause in fighting, the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. U.S. President Joe Biden hailed the deal as a “critical first step” toward ending the conflict, which has claimed over 46,000 Palestinian lives and displaced nearly 2 million people since October 2023. Yet, as Israeli airstrikes continued to devastate Gaza, many are left wondering if the agreement is more about optics than genuine reconciliation.

Ceasefire celebrations overshadowed by violence

The announcement of the ceasefire sparked jubilation in Gaza, where residents have endured 15 months of relentless bombardment, severe shortages of food and water, and the destruction of homes and infrastructure. In Khan Younis, crowds took to the streets, waving Palestinian flags and chanting in celebration. “I am happy. Yes, I am crying, but those are tears of joy,” said Ghada, a displaced mother of five.

But the celebrations were short-lived. Hours after the deal was announced, Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza City, Rafah, and Nuseirat, killing dozens and destroying homes. Among the victims was Ihab Marwan Kamal Faisal, a 33-year-old human rights worker, along with his wife and two young daughters.

The timing of the strikes has drawn sharp criticism. “Every time there is talk about a truce or ceasefire, we witness an escalation in the intensity of the bombardment,” said Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for Gaza’s Civil Defense. The attacks have left many questioning Israel’s commitment to peace.

The ceasefire deal, while a significant diplomatic achievement, faces numerous hurdles. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a cabinet vote on the agreement, citing last-minute demands from Hamas. Meanwhile, far-right members of his coalition, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have threatened to withdraw their support if Israel does not resume fighting after the initial six-week pause.

This political infighting underscores the fragility of the deal. “It’s stunning to me that the prime minister—the magician, the master politician—seems to have miscalculated,” said Aaron David Miller, a veteran American negotiator.

Even if the ceasefire holds, the broader conflict remains unresolved. The agreement does not address the future governance of Gaza or the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

A glimmer of hope

Despite the violence, the ceasefire offers a glimmer of hope for Gaza’s beleaguered population. The deal includes provisions for increased humanitarian aid, which is desperately needed to address the enclave’s dire conditions. The United Nations and other aid agencies are preparing to ramp up their operations, but the scale of the devastation will require years of reconstruction.

For now, the people of Gaza remain caught between hope and despair. Although they’ve been waiting for a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, they’ve suffered monumental losses.

As the world watches, the question remains: Will this ceasefire mark the beginning of a lasting peace, or will it be another fleeting pause in a cycle of violence that has claimed too many lives?

Imposing mandatory digital identification on every nation on the entire planet has become a primary goal for the global elite.  It isn’t going to happen tomorrow, but eventually the plan is to get virtually everyone in the world into the system.  If the global elite get their way, a time will come when you will not be able to buy or sell anything on the Internet without logging in with your UN-mandated digital identity chip.  You won’t be able to go to school, get a job or open a bank account without your UN-mandated digital identity chip either.  In essence, you will become a complete and utter outcast from society.

I have been astounded by what I have discovered.  Leo Hohmann and a few others have been writing about this, but the general population has no idea what the global elite have planned.  All the way back in September 2018, the United Nations established the “UN Legal Identity Agenda Task Force”…

Inspired by the Secretary-General’s determination to tackle the global problem of statelessness (affecting more than 10 million people worldwide), but also noting the wider (and larger) issue of lack of legal identity, the Secretary-General’s Executive Committee, in January 2018, mandated the Deputy Secretary-General to convene “UN entities to develop, in collaboration with the World Bank Group, a common approach to the broader issue of registration and legal identity…”. To operationalize the decision of the Executive Committee, an inter-agency coordination mechanism — the UN Legal Identity Agenda Task Force (UNLIA TF) — was established from September 2018, where 13 UN agencies, under the chairmanship of UNDP, UNICEF and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, are working together to try to assist Member States achieve SDG target 16.9.

One of the responsibilities of this task force is to “oversee the implementation of the UN LIA at the regional and national level”.  The following comes from the official UN website…

• To oversee the implementation of the UN LIA at the regional and national level;
• To develop and maintain normative work related to the UN LIA (with UNDESA leading as normative focal point);
• To fully engage in fund raising, advocacy and communication of the UN LIA;
• To convoke UN system-wide meetings to advance the implementation of the UN LIA;
• To brief the DSG and other senior UN principals as required (including the Strategic Results Group on SDG Implementation) on latest developments in the implementation of the UN LIA;
• To support the UNDP Administrator in his role as member of the WBG ID4D programme’s High-Level Advisory Council.

The United Nations Development Program is on the ground in 170 different countries and territories, and they have become one of the key UN agencies that is working to advance this agenda.

On the UNDP website, they have an entire page that discusses what they intend to do.  They argue that “embracing digitalization” will help to close the “global identity gap”…

Legal identity serves as a fundamental gateway to accessing both public and private services. However, a staggering 850 million people worldwide lack the means to establish their identity. Embracing digitalization offers a pathway to bridging this global identity gap, with digital legal identity serving as a cornerstone of digital public infrastructure, fostering interoperability among diverse systems.

Whenever they want to sell us on some horrible new thing that they want to do, they make it sound like it is something that is necessary to help the poor and needy.

The UNDP has listed five “compelling reasons” why digital identification must be imposed on the entire planet.  The first reason they give is that digital identification will allow them to track all of us…

Digital legal identities offer a unique means of tracking population movements, facilitating swift access to essential information for each human being.

I’m sorry, but I don’t want the UN to ever track my movements.

I am sure that you feel the same way.

The second reason they give is that it will allow governments to register people more quickly during major disasters…

Several countries are adopting digital IDs to register disaster impacts, aiding in the comprehensive understanding of these events. With support from UNDP, countries are establishing tracking systems to collect data from various agencies, including environment, health, public works, transport, agriculture, statistics, and others at national, provincial, and sub-national levels.

So what would happen during a long-term global emergency such as a pandemic?

Would everyone be required to register for “assistance” with their national governments?

The third reason they give is that digital identification is necessary for “identifying vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure”…

Digital IDs aid in identifying vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure, thereby bolstering resilience and guaranteeing a dependable energy supply during adverse events like extreme weather, seismic activity, wildfires, or power grid failures. Utility providers and emergency services can utilize this personal data during disasters to precisely locate individuals in need of special assistance, including those reliant on medical equipment powered by electricity or facing mobility challenges. Targeted support ensures that the most vulnerable members of the community receive prompt assistance and access to necessary energy resources.

In other words, when things go wrong, digital identification will make it easier for governments to “help” us.

We just have to give away all of our privacy first.

The fourth reason they give is that digital identification will help fight “climate change” because it will allow governments to “track energy consumption” and “inspire behaviour change”…

Leveraging digital legal ID data to track energy consumption, inspire behaviour change, and enhance sustainability measures can mitigate climate-related disasters.

In other words, they want to monitor how much energy you are using.

If you use too much, lowering your “social credit score” will “inspire” you to use less energy.

The fifth reason they give is that digital identification that is tied “directly to digital wallets” will allow authorities to encourage people to fight “climate change”…

By offering rewards or subsidies directly to digital wallets, individuals are encouraged to invest in renewable energy, leading to broader adoption and increased participation in sustainable energy initiatives.

Ultimately, linking your financial life to your digital identification is such an important part of their program.

They will know what you buy, what you sell, and everything else that you are doing online.

In fact, eventually they want to make it impossible to conduct any commerce on the Internet at all unless you have digital identification.

They argue that forcing everyone to reveal who they really are will make the Internet “safer” for everyone.

But of course the potential for tyranny would be off the charts.

Once you have the ability to track the behavior of everyone on the planet and you also have the ability to exclude people that are unwilling to submit to your demands from the system, you would be able to exercise a level of control over the globe that is unprecedented in the entire history of humanity.

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