World Nature Conservation Day – 28 July 2020
“The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.” – John Paul II
Today is World Nature Conservation Day. It is observed worldwide to create awareness about protecting and conserving our natural resources.
Our natural resources are exploited in many ways and there are many threats to our world nature – such as deforestation, the illegal wildlife trade, pollution, unethical mining and the use of plastics and chemicals.
Worldwide, due to over exploitation there is now a natural imbalance. Humans are now facing threats – such as new diseases, natural disasters, increased temperature and global warming. So it is essential for people to understand that the world is one, and that our natural resources are limited. Anything that is done in one part of the world, will affect all the other parts as well. Our earth gives us the resources so that we can live – water, air, soil, minerals, trees, animals, insects and food – often we take nature for granted, but we should conserve our natural environment to keep us healthy.
The only way to preserve the well-being of our environment for future generations is the wise management and utilisation of our natural resources. This can be done through raising awareness amongst people all over the world about the importance of saving our resources and the consequences of damaging them.
How to Celebrate World Nature Conservation Day
You can celebrate World Nature Conservation Day today by simply spreading information on the importance of saving nature. Even during these uncertain times, you can take small steps to help conserve our planet:
- Use paper bags or cloth bags instead of plastic bags
- Use recyclable and biodegradable products
- Use alternative energy, such as solar and wind power
- Plant more trees to maintain the ecosystem and to prevent soil erosion
- Use water resources sensibly – you can reuse your household water for watering your garden and do not water your grass during the dry season
- Reduce your carbon footprint – try to use less electricity and walk instead of using your car for shorter distances
- Grow your own vegetables and using organic composts and fertilisers
- Try harvesting and using rainwater during rainy season
Even if you are in lockdown, take today to appreciate the gift of nature and enjoy your natural environment. Think about how you can change your lifestyle to help protect our natural resources. Why not post pictures and share your World Nature Conservation Day ideas and thoughts on social media by using the hashtag – #WorldNatureConservationDay.