“ Collaboration in citizen science involves scientists and researchers working with the public . Interested volunteers , amateur scientists , students , and educators may network and promote new ideas to advance our understanding of the world . Scientists may create a citizen-science program to capture more or more widely spread data without spending additional funding . They often work with community groups that are already collecting such information , such as birders or weatherbugs , to expand their studies and databases .” — National Geographic
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large tsunamis or wildfires . If you ’ ve been impacted in your personal life , that kind of fear can also drive you to make a change . Act from your heart , not just your mind . Ben : I think when we see all this horrible news it makes people have a sense of hopelessness . They feel that they can ' t do anything . Of course the planet is suffering , but we can ' t just give up now . That ’ s not going to help the situation at all . Just don ' t lose hope . Kamakshi : People might think , how can one person changing one little thing in their lifestyle change the world ? Collectively , we can change the world if more people make an effort to change their lifestyle . Ben : Even if we inspire just one person to change their mentality , that ’ s creating a movement for making positive change , even if it ' s just small things . That one person can influence another person and on it goes .
How You Can Learn More And Get Involved :
• Kadoorie educational programs , membership and volunteer information . www . kfbg . org / en /
• World Wide Fund for Nature ( WWF ) is one of the world ’ s largest and most respected conservation organizations , with a network active in more than 100 countries including Hong Kong . www . wwf . org . hk / en /
• Check out the student based website Us For Planet www . usforplanet . com
• WildAid works to reduce global consumption of wildlife products and to increase local support for conservation efforts . www . wildaid . org
• Plastic Free Seas is a Hong Kong based environmental charity focused on changing the way we all view and use plastics in society today . See their Take Action page www . plasticfreeseas . org / take-action /
• Take a look at Conservation International . They ’ re working to ensure a healthy , productive planet for everyone . www . conservation . org / hong-kong / home
• The Ocean Park Conservation Foundation is committed to advocating , facilitating and participating in effective conservation of Asian wildlife through community and education programs . www . oceanpark . com . hk / en / education-conservation / conservation / opcfhk % 20
• Go hiking with the iNaturalist app to keep kids entertained and learning while out and about .
• Hong Kong ’ s Agricultural , Fisheries and Cultural Department is full of interesting information . www . afcd . gov . hk / english / conservation / hkbiodiversity / hkbiodiversity . html
• For futher informatiomn on the City Nature Challenge — www . wwf . org . hk / en / whatwedo / community _ engagement _ and _ education / programmes _ for _ students _ teachers / city _ nature _ interschool _ challenge /
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