World environment day (5th June)
"Nature is sending us a clear message. We are harming the natural world – to our
own detriment. Habitat degradation and biodiversity loss are accelerating.
Climate disruption is getting worse. Fires, floods, droughts and superstorms are
more frequent and damaging. Oceans are heating and acidifying, destroying coral
ecosystems. And now, a new coronavirus is raging, undermining health and
livelihoods. To care for humanity, we must care for nature. We need our entire
global community to change course. Let’s rethink what we buy and use. Adopt
sustainable habits, farming and business models. Safeguard remaining wild
spaces and wildlife. And commit to a green and resilient future. As we work to
build back better, let’s put nature where it belongs - at the heart of our decision
making. On this World Environment Day, it’s Time for Nature."
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres
After watching the video the students left some interesting
comments.
Figure 10. António
Guterres (UN
Secretary-General) on
World Environment
Day 2020
Figure 11. Comments on the message of the UN Secretary-General.
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