An Environmental Education Session on Protection and Preservation - IRCEF

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Interreligious civil environmental forum of Eastern Europe

An Environmental Education Session on Protection and Preservation

Since 1972, October 18 has been recognized in many countries as the International Day for the Protection of Nature (Día Mundial de la Protección a la Naturaleza). This day aims to highlight the significance of honoring nature and biodiversity while seeking solutions that enable humanity to progress in harmony with other species on our planet. During the environmental educational session, Oksana Kremin, an expert from IRCEF, showcased an ecology-themed film to the students and discussed the most pressing environmental issues in Ukraine amid the ongoing war. She clarified that anthropogenic factors represent the primary and most detrimental threats to our environment, as it is human activities that wield the most profound influence on our surroundings.

Throughout the event, the children showcased their knowledge of the wondrous natural world and gained valuable insights into flora and fauna. The audience relished perusing books on environmental conservation, uncovering fascinating facts about biodiversity. One particularly enlightening aspect of the event was a creative task, where young environmentalists described their actions aimed at preserving nature. They discussed practices such as minimizing paper usage, sorting household waste, conserving electricity and water, and protecting forests. The environmental education session played a pivotal role in nurturing an essential quality – environmental awareness. This awareness is instrumental in shaping children into more responsible inhabitants of our planet in the future.

So, let’s all bear in mind that we share this same planet, and any harm we inflict upon nature ultimately affects us and our descendants. On this wonderful occasion, the International Day for the Protection of Nature, let’s each take at least one step towards enhancing our environment. The specific actions may vary from person to person—some may opt to reduce their reliance on automobiles, while others may engage in tree planting or embark on a mission to clean up their own surroundings.

The event was held within the framework of cooperation between the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) headed by Olexander Bokotey) and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU Bundesverband, NABU International), project coordinators Ivan Tymofeiev (NABU), and Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).

Oksana Kremin,
Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection at PADIUN and IERS expert

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