Newswise — July 28 marks World Nature Conservation Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about protecting our natural environment. There are four key aspects to explore:

Sustainable Practices

Sustainable practices, such as renewable energy and water conservation, are essential for protecting natural resources. Technologies like solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems can significantly reduce our environmental footprint.

Climate Change Impact

Climate change poses a severe threat to biodiversity. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and floods, underscores the urgent need for global action. Recent climate events highlight the pressing need to mitigate climate change's effects on our ecosystems.

Community Involvement

Community-driven conservation projects such as tree planting and clean-up drives, demonstrate the power of grassroots involvement in environmental protection.

Environmental Awareness

Raising awareness about environmental issues is crucial for the health of our planet. Education and outreach can inspire individuals to adopt eco-friendly habits and support conservation initiatives.

Recent Coverage

• BBC on the importance of environmental awareness - July 10th, 2024
• National Geographic on sustainable practices - ​​October 19, 2023
• The Guardian on climate crisis - July 12,2024

Newswise Research

Revisiting the Entrepreneurial Society framework: A constructive critique from a climate change perspective by SAGE Publications

Measuring the doughnut: A good and ecological life is possible for all by Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

The sustainability of shrimp aquaculture: An emergy-based case study in the Gulf of Guayaquil thirty years later by Elsevier

Newswise Experts

• Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
• Director, Center for Environment, Energy, and Economy
• Expertise: Biofuel Carbon Capture Evidence-Based Decision Making Legislation Natural Resource Conservation Organizational Development Organizational Leadership Public Regulation Renewable Energy Research Strategic Planning Sustainable Development Writing 

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