WORLD CONSERVATION DAY

WORLD CONSERVATION DAY

World Nature Conservation Day falls on July 28 and acknowledges that the foundation for a healthy society is a healthy environment. This Awareness Day is intended to increase awareness about the importance of protecting our natural resources.

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Our planet’s natural resources consist of air, sunlight, soil, minerals, fuels and water. All of these things are found in nature and used by people. Currently, there are nearly 8 billion people that populate the Earth, with that number expected to exceed 9 billion by 2037. This means we all are using the earth’s natural resources every day, using them up at a rapid pace. Many people are concerned they will become depleted, causing concern about educating ourselves about the importance of conserving our natural resources.

The good news is, there are simple ways to conserve our natural resources. Take water, for instance. Some scientists say our planet’s water supply will be gone by 2050. One of the easiest ways to conserve water is to use less of it. Taking shorter showers, shutting off the faucet during teeth brushing, and using rainwater for irrigation are all ways to do this.

8 Ways to Conserve Natural Resources

  1. Plant trees to reduce soil erosion.

  2. Reduce, reuse and recycle.

  3. Carpool with co-workers.

  4. Shut off lights when leaving a room.

  5. Go digital instead of printing things on paper.

  6. Volunteer for community cleanups.

  7. Use non-toxic cleaning supplies.

  8. Make your own compost.

If everyone does their part, our planet’s natural resources will be available for years to come.

5 WAYS TO SUPPORT #WorldNatureConservationDay

Many conservation organizations around the world hold a variety of events on this day. These events include workshops and educating the general public on how to conserve natural resources. Here are a few ways you can participate:

  1. Think of ways you can conserve natural resources in your home and community.

  2. Teach your children about the importance of conserving our planet’s natural resources.

  3. Watch a documentary, such as Yurt, A Fierce Green Fire, and The Blue Planet.

  4. Read about famous nature conservationists like John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, Rachel Carson, Sir David Attenborough, and Jane Goodall.

  5. Share your nature conservation ideas and thoughts on social media by tagging #WorldNatureConservationDay.

WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION DAY HISTORY

World Nature Conservation Day began in India by those who were concerned about protecting the Earth’s natural resources. The Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Center in New Delhi promotes the day. The Department of Environment, the Ministry of Environment and Forests, and the Government of India sponsor ENVIS. Many countries have joined India in observing this important day for our planet.