Various species of animals and plants around the world are facing the risk of extinction due to the destruction of the habitats and climates caused by human activities such as deforestation and pollution.
Animals and plants such as the Arctic fox, leatherback turtle, koala, beluga whale, clownfish, emperor penguin, quiver tree, ringed seal, salmon and staghorn corals are also affected by the change of the climate due to global-warming.
To raise public awareness of the importance of biodiversity and the consequences of its lose to human well-being, the United Nations has marked 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. The United Nations has also organized a high-profile meeting at the Paris headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO which involves heads of states, royalty and their representatives – emphasizing the importance of resolving environmental issues.
In my opinion, ordinary civilians can also do their part in conserving the environment by reusing, reducing and recycling waste products and supporting environmental policies. As consumers, we can also support products are made from eco-friendly materials.
Yap Si Ling (100832P)
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