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‘He who respects water will rise, He who neglects it will fall.’ Zhenizhock (Ötö) Kökö uulu (1860–1918), ‘Flowing Water’....

Minimalism, living with only the things we really need, is the best way to protect both ourselves and our planet. Imagine a world where people owned only what is essential for survival. How much change it would bring to our environment. All this lies...

Everything in the world is connected. Every action – every human activity – changes our universe, for we are one ship’s crew....

As the saying goes, "Alam takambang jadi guru" - nature is a teacher. There are many life lessons that nature teaches us, such as always being humble (the rice is getting fuller, the more it bends down), never give up (a river that continues to flow...

Puhon translates to “someday” or “in God’s time” in Bisaya, a language from the Philippines. This special expression brings hope and positivity, a glimpse of the possibilities of all that seem impossible, and the limitless dreams of young c...

How might common worlding pedagogies foster new ways of learning and living on our damaged earth? Common worlding pedagogies refuse to separate us humans off from our fellow earthlings. Instead of thinking about the world ‘out there’ as something...

Diversity and change are the only constant. ...

For centuries, the Kyrgyz people lived in harmony with nature, showing it deep respect. Mountains, rivers, and forests were not just landscapes – they were sacred, an inseparable part of life. The epic Kojojash warns us of the consequences of break...

How often do you hear the silence of nature? And why is it growing quieter?...

Resilience. Nature shows us the ability to recover after being damaged or destroyed. We always see how it strives to survive: the small plants and flowers that emerge after devastating floods, the forests that regrow after fires, the trees that lift...

Flied semi-low, Hornbill exposed, Ambrosial comparable to drugs, In a lively space. Feeling dulcifies, Watching other birds fly, High expands, Let it be lost without winning. Proud of the rank, Endangered species; the hornbill nominated, Mankind’s...

The challenge before us today is to begin to think about sustainability through the lens of environmental health. The environment is a primary concern, not an afterthought. No human technology can fully replace “nature’s technology,” perfected...

Just the thought of the sun rising afresh the next day gives me hope and excitement about what the future holds....

Hope comes from acts of loving kindness, from slowing down and resting. Let rest be our ultimate resistance in a world that’s moving too fast towards self-destruction....

Compassion for nature and plants is a vital part of both our lives and nature’s survival. Our task is not only to preserve the environment – but to restore it. The choices we make today will shape a better future for ourselves and for generations...

Your climate change policies and actions will make or break us all. Open your eyes and stop turning a blind eye to the realities and sufferings of the people outside your offices and social bubbles. Do not wait for the entire planet to be a massive e...

We need you to think less about building and developing land, and more about growing and protecting environment. We want to continue seeing the animals that you got to see when you were a child. We want to stroll around the garden, hand pick few...

Facing an uncertain future, I find hope and resilience in my family. My mom and I talk about everything and when we talk I feel inspired and she warns me and teaches me a lot because she has been through a lot and she doesn’t want me to make th...

Humans often think in an anthropocentric way considering only what is best for an individual human, in a given moment. We build over environments and corral animals to suit our needs. This has led us to the brink of planetary disaster. The future...