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Introducing students to the issue of biodiversity conservation

Human activity profoundly impacts our natural resources, causing significant harm. Plastic pollution in the oceans and on land, deforestation for agricultural needs, road construction, water usage for industrial purposes, harmful emissions causing air pollution, intensive crop cultivation, and even military operations all contribute to this pressing issue. Unfortunately, nearly every human activity disrupts the delicate balance of natural habitats, affecting animals, birds, plants, and marine organisms in some way.

At the “Image” lyceum, the leader of the “Nature Guardians” club recognized the urgency of addressing this concern and devoted a class to exploring and preserving the biodiversity of the Ukrainian Carpathians. Collaborating with the Transcarpathian Regional Center for Children and Youth and enlisting the expertise of Oksana Stritchko from IRCEF, this initiative aimed to impart crucial knowledge to fourth-grade students.

During the class, the students were engrossed in an informative presentation showcasing the natural beauty of their homeland. Subsequently, they enthusiastically shared their personal experiences with the local flora and fauna, recounting what had left a lasting impression on them. In order to instill in the students a sense of responsibility towards nature and to prevent inadvertent harm, Oksana Strichko reiterated the essential principles of environmentally friendly behavior. She emphasized that each of their actions could significantly impact biodiversity and stressed that they alone held the responsibility for whether that impact would be positive or negative.

As the session drew to a close, the students enthusiastically engaged in educational games. These interactive activities provided an opportunity for the students to consolidate the knowledge they had acquired during the session, ensuring that they were left with a deeper appreciation for the intricate tapestry of life surrounding them and reinforcing their role in its preservation.

The event was held as part of the cooperation of 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), Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).

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