World Nature Conservation Day 2022: History, importance and significance

 World Nature Conservation Day 2022: History, importance and significance

The theme of World Nature Conservation day 2022 is 'Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature.'

NFCL -Shri KVK Raju  was a visionary with firm belief in his mission to serve society through industry & HARMONY WITH NATURE.

World Nature Conservation Day 2022: World Nature Conservation Day is observed on July 28 every year. The objective is to spread awareness regarding the preservation of nature and biodiversity for a healthy environment which is required for stable and prospering humankind. It is also marked as the day to create positive opinions about climate change.

One of the major efforts of World Nature Conservation Day is to tell society about the importance of flora and fauna that are threatened with extinction.

World Nature Conservation Day Importance

This special day emphasises preserving several components of nature. It also aims to generate public action to preserve the environment for posterity. Among them, pushing for the adoption of sustainable practices and lawmakers taking policy decisions that are economically viable are important to bolster the fight to conserve the Earth.

World Nature Conservation Day 2022 History

Human activities during the last century have had a devastating impact on natural vegetation and other resources. The quest for rapid industrialization and cutting down of forest cover to make space for the ever-growing population has caused climate change and other environmental implications.

As much as awareness about environmental conservation has increased in the past few years, there is still a long way to go before positive steps show their results. In recent times, the need for conserving the environment has become more evident. The relentless human overexploitation of resources has led to unusual weather patterns, destruction of wildlife habitats, extinction of species, and loss of biodiversity. Sadly, this is the norm the world over. That’s why organizations

The origin of World Nature Conservation Day is still unknown. The motto behind observing July 28 as World Nature Conservation Day is to create awareness about the importance conserving the nature.

World Nature Conservation Day 2022 Theme

2022: Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature.

2021: “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”.

2020: No theme – due to Covid-19.

2019: “Nature on your mind: understanding our values”

2018: A good reason to celebrate wetlands.

How many types of conservation are there?

Conservation is broadly divided into two types: in-situ (conservation of habitats, species, and ecosystems where they naturally occur) and ex-situ (conservation in the context of natural habitats e.g. through zoos, botanical gardens, and seed banks).

What is the difference between conservation and preservation?

Conservation promotes the sustainable use of nature by humans for activities such as logging, hunting, or mining, while preservation means protecting nature from human use.

Why is biodiversity important?

Biodiversity is vital for a flourishing natural world, as well as supporting economies, livelihoods, food security, and the health of humans.

How to Observe World Nature Conservation Day

1.        Cut down on plastic use -Plastic is cheap and very convenient to use, but it comes with environmental implications. Plastic products are non-biodegradable and are an eyesore in our surroundings. Switch to products made of degradable and natural components instead.

2.        Check e-waste-With the fast-changing pace of technology, people buy new electronic items without thinking about where the old products end up. Most of the e-waste produced is improperly disposed of. Aim to reduce your e-waste and look for recycling options before buying new products.

3.        Save water-One of the biggest effects of climate change has been the decreasing level of safe drinking water. Simple steps like turning off water taps when not in use can save thousands of gallons of water in a year.

Why We Love

1.        Extinction is happening on a massive scale-Around one million species of plants and animals are nearly extinct.

2.        More reserves are needed-Only 12.5% of the landmass on Earth is dedicated to natural reserves.

3.        Expensive invasive species-The U.K., the U.S., India, South Africa, Brazil, and Australia suffer an annual combined loss of $316 billion due to invasive species.

4.        Wildlife population sizes have greatly declined-The W.W.F.’s Living Planet Report 2020 states that there has been an average 68% drop in the global population sizes of birds, amphibians, fish, mammals, and reptiles between 1970 and 2016.

5.        Freshwater species are declining the fastest-Freshwater wildlife species populations are declining disproportionately faster than others, decreasing by an average of 84% between 1970 and 2018.

Why World Nature Conservation Day is Important

1.        It reminds us to stay mindful -Sometimes people become unconsciously reckless in their interactions with the environment. This day is a reminder to treat the Earth with respect.

2.        It protects the environment-The natural world has suffered so much destruction at the hands of human beings. World Nature Conservation Day protects the environment from further harm.

3.        It’s a chance to make a real impact-Conservation can sometimes feel like an abstract concept. This day helps us put things into perspective and make tangible positive changes.

Dr. Amar Nath Giri
EHSQ


("Many Species: One Planet ,One Future)
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