The Nature

 

Joining the environment club in my high school made me appreciate the paramount importance of preserving the rich biodiversity that keeps both humans and animals alive. Being the chairperson of the club, I would hold discussions with my mates on the topics related to the environment and climate. We would exchange ideas of how to make our school greener, plan and protect seedlings, and discuss efficient ways to make the school compound clean by working with school staff. We would also call for the sparing of water and teach the rest of the students of its importance. Our mandate included but was not limited to formulating plans, programs, and appropriate environmental quality standards for the prevention and control of pollution. it also extended to holding meetings with the other environmental clubs in nearby schools, getting resources and tips from Governmental institutions that preserve the environment, and finally pertaining and enlightening these tips with the students and the school administration. Little did we realize that this campaign contributed to clean water, clean air, and clean food. And clean school compound. 

With time, my passion for the environment steadily increased. Moreover, I gained organizational and managerial skills and hence I understood the challenges faced by my club could be similar to the ones faced by international organizations such as United Nations Environment Programme. 

Reflecting on the trees I planted when I was a kid, not knowing their value, I derived a parable from the weak seedling that becomes independent and later gives back to the community. The trees have not only given us beautiful scenery and fresh air in our house, but they have also extended a shade against the scorching noon sun of the arid refugee camp. And Its roots prevented soil erosion and ensured absorption of water, making itself independent. My brother who watered it daily has developed an emotional relationship with the tree, and eventually, it becomes part of our family gaining the name Brown. 

 

Protecting the environment includes protecting wildlife and also being peaceful and merciful to them. In fact what evoked my interest in writing this article is reflecting Dr. Laurence Brown’s interview with John Fontain posted on Young Smirks podcast. In the interview, Dr. Laurence’s face and even voice change to sympathize with a bird that became a victim of shooting for being ‘small’ and ‘moving’... creating the desired 'moving target'. The fact that Dr. Laurence remembers its death year when he says '26 years ago', attaches a great value to the bird. Birds like other wildlife maintain ecological balance of nature. If kindness to wildlife and nature does not make us protect them, then, their role in devouring pests, pollinating flowers, and dispersing seeds should make us preserve them, at least.