Are we living in a harmony with nature?

 

Our planet is our home, the place that sustains us; but are we living in harmony with nature? It seems like we humans have embraced a path of self-destruction, destroying the very home that shelters us. From rising carbon emissions, to deforestation and land degradation, anthropogenic activities are having detrimental effects on our ecosystems and environmental biodiversity. We are in the final period of this crucial decade, and despite several strategic plans and initiatives to mobilize people at different levels, we are miles behind in seizing the stipulated targets. The negative trends in biodiversity and ecosystems conservation, indicate that we need to do a lot more.  

 

Sometimes we feel impotent and ineffectual, unable to take manoeuvre, or do things that really matter to us, since governments and large corporations are the ones taking vital decisions. While major changes are only possible if countries and corporations alter their policies and actions. I think that we teenagers are in the perfect age to seek for a change in our world and it is very consequential that we start by reorienting our own daily habits. We all need to help taking care of the environment as much as we can.

 

We as individuals also have the potential to make a difference, whether through small actions, or larger initiatives. Let’s not forget that consumers dictate markets, and they can significantly impact the way goods are produced and traded if they decide to change their consumption habits.If everyone of us settled to help, we will have a better Earth, more forests, clean oceans, jungles, etc. I postulate that we are still on time to make a change for this planet.

sources: 

https://www.istockphoto.com/illustrations/city-street-wall

https://www.voicesofyouth.org/blog/7-ways-which-youth-can-protect-environment