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by Tantoh Haris Desmond Tibui | 19-11-2018 05:04
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It is interesting that so often we look at the value of conservation from a anthropocentric (human) point of view. In that regard, the one-health principal is key. The health of the environment, Animals and Humans are inextricably linked. So too is the health of human economies - which would be (and have been) devastated by ecosystems failure. Keep in mind that ‘the environment’ isn’t a place you go visit. It isn’t just the trees and lakes: It is all encompassing. It includes cities, towns and farms, the oceans and the very air we breathe. In ecological terms, humans are just another animal, albeit one having a dramatic, and not terribly positive impact on the health of the environment. Whatever philosophy you hold to be true, the reality is that we are made up of the same materials as other mammals, and are genetically close to other primates. We are as much a part of the environment as any other animal - and every other animal is as much a part of the environment as you and me. It is not helpful to think about conservation solely in terms of it’s ‘value’ to humans: we must consider that every other species has an ecological niche and has as much right to exist as we do. Let’s consider what we mean by conservation, and what it says about us. If humans hadn’t developed in the way we have, and had not expanded to over 7 billion individuals (doubling in the last 50–60 years) the environment would not need ‘conservation’. In effect conservation is an effort by humans to address in some small way the devastation that we have caused to the planet over the past 2 or 3 thousand years. Looked at from that perspective, surely that is the very least we can do
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Hello Tantoh, though it is complex to know all of happenings and possible problems upcoming by environmental pollution, it is still crucial for all of us to get to know more about them since conservation is not an option, but our duties.
Thanks for your report!
Posted 23-11-2018 15:16
Hello Tantoh
'Keep in mind that ‘the environment?? isn??t a place you go visit. It isn??t just the
trees and lakes: It is all encompassing.'
This phrase truly points out what viewpoint we are lacking!
Thanks for the report :)
Posted 23-11-2018 00:23
Hello Tantoh Haris Desmond Tibui, Namaste
Wow you are talking about One Health Concept, Yes humans are just one species of animal, our health, other animlas health and environment health are interconnected. After being ambassador i wrote Report about One Health Approach.
Thank You for the Report
Posted 19-11-2018 14:47
Hello, thank you your great report. I think you mentioned really important issue. We still sometimes forget about this strong connection between ourselves and nature. I think when we realise it, our attempts to conserve the environment will surely be successful.
Posted 19-11-2018 05:31