Lowering the demand for wood would result in less cutting of vulnerable trees and forests.
Not having access to clean water can cause all sorts of problems for endangered wildlife, and therefore, it is crucial we consume water wisely and responsibly and conserve this valuable resource for everyone to use.ĥ. Clean water is a valuable resource not just for humans, but for animals as well.
Reduce water usage both indoors and outdoors. These pollutants are hazardous, and can affect wildlife at many levels, as they take a long time to degrade and build up in the soils or throughout the food chain.Ĥ. Minimise herbicide and pesticide usage on plants. This effectively results in higher poaching, hunting and trafficking activities, which only ends up endangering the species further.ģ. High demand for ivory, fur and other such products leads to attempts of increasing the supply. Do not buy products made of endangered flora and fauna. Once we know where the problem lies, channelling our efforts towards its resolution becomes easier.Ģ. Knowing what flora and fauna exist in your locality, and which of its species are under threat, is the optimal first step. Learn about the endangered species in your area. Keeping in line with this year’s theme, we ourselves can individually become a part of the solution, and accordingly, change our behaviour, take action and do some simple things to help protect the endangered species. Speaking of biodiversity conservation, the most urgent conservation efforts need to be directed towards the species that are already threatened with extinction, as their survival is the most endangered. Therefore, the theme for the 2021 event is “We’re part of the solution”, and it urges each and every one of us to play our part and contribute towards the conservation of biodiversity. These biodiversity resources are the pillars upon which we build civilisations, and the loss of biodiversity threatens all, including humans and their health. Saturday, May 22 marks the global celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity-an annual observance that highlights the importance of biodiversity to our planet and the need to conserve and protect it.Īccording to the United Nations, biological diversity doesn’t just cover the wide variety of plants, animals and microorganisms, but it also includes genetic differences within each species and the variety of ecosystems (lakes, forest, deserts, agricultural landscapes) that host multiple kinds of interactions among their members (humans, plants, animals).