World Nature Conservation Day 2021

World Nature Conservation Day:

World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on 28th July annually worldwide. The aim behind this celebration is to spread awareness to protect nature and its resources. Being a human it’s our responsibility to save the nature cause whatever sources we are taking from the mother earth are limited. We should use natural resources very carefully and try to save nature. Continuous illegal activities in wildlife areas and deforestation are among some very serious issues which are causing damage to nature and also making it difficult to conserve nature. Due to this many countries are putting this cause on their priority list and also has started to take some necessary steps to conserve nature.

Conservation of Nature means:

According to Gifford Pinchot - “Conservation means the wise use of the earth and its resources for the lasting goods of mankind.”

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed” – Mahatma Gandhi

The Natural Resources includes plants, soil, water, air, mineral and wildlife. If we won’t conserve these natural resources then our future generations will suffer badly.

Importance of Nature Conservation:

It is not possible for a human to pass a single day without using any natural resources. We can’t live without natural resources. But the world population has been increased a lot which is the main reason behind the excess use of natural resources like Natural Resources includes plants, soil, water, air, a mineral so it’s our duty to keep nature cleans and safe. Mother earth has given us all the natural resources, we can help to conserve nature by using things like –

• To help in supporting ecological balance
• By preserving the biodiversity
• Preserve for future generations.

If we want to save or conserve nature then we have to eliminate or limit the threats like deforestation, illegal activities in wildlife, excessive use of plastic, various kind of pollution, chemicals, construction & industrial development etc. If we are able to limit or eliminate these factors, then we can restore a healthy environment for us as well as for future generations.

Here are some threats to Nature:

Pollution: The increasing number of industrial activities and construction work have caused serious pollution threats to the world.

Damage to the Natural Habitats and Biodiversity: Increasing natural calamities like earthquakes, floods, Tsunami, Volcanic Eruptions etc and Man-made actions are causing damage to the natural habitats of the wildlife animals and plants & trees are losing their natural habitats. Every threat to nature is also causing damage to biodiversity. If we continuously damage biodiversity, we will ultimately lose nature and reduce the chances of survival over the years.

 Steps to Conserve the Natural Resources and Nature:

The most important step towards conserving nature is to educate people about how our activities impacting nature. All Schools, colleges and educational institutions should add this to their curriculum.

• Promote the use of the renewal source of energy like solar, wind etc.
• Encourage people to plant more and more trees which will help to maintain the ecosystem and also helps to reduce soil erosion. 
• Promote the use of organic fertilizers.
• Recycling

Some Important steps were taken by the Indian Government in the direction of to save them or conserve nature-

• National Wetland Conservation Program
• Mangroves for the Future
• Nagar Vahan Udyan Scheme
• Project Tiger
• Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
• Crocodile Conservation Project
• UNDP Sea Turtle Project
• Project Elephant

Important Acts passed by the Indian Government to save the Environment and Biodiversity are as follows-

• Fisheries Act 1897
• Indian Forests Act 1927
• Mining And Mineral Development Regulation Act 1957
• Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 1960
• Wildlife Protection Act 1972
• Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974
• Forest Conservation Act 1980
• Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981
• Environment Protection Act 1986
• Biological Diversity Act 2002
• Wetland Conservation and management rules 2010
• World Nature Conservation Day 2021 Greeting, Quotes and Slogans:
• World Nature Conservation Day 2021 Greetings:

Preserve the wildlife so that today’s species do not become a forgotten memory of the past. World Nature Conservation Day gives us a day to look inside ourselves to think about what we are doing and what we can do to save our wildlife. Climate change has damaged our natural environment badly. Let us pledge that we don't damage it further. Greeting to you for the World Nature Conservation Day. Mother Earth is losing its greenery slowly, and it’s our duty to do everything possible to stop this. So, on this World Nature Conservation Day, let us pledge a stand to protect Mother Earth’s greenery.

World Nature Conservation Day 2021 Greetings-

• We are fortunate our generation has benefited from the natural resources of our Mother Earth, and it is our duty to conserve these resources for future generations. Extending my greetings on this World Nature Conservation Day.
• If a planet doesn't have clean air, water and food then it is unfit for human's survival. On World Nature Conservation Day, let us take a pledge to save our natural resources.
• Mother Earth natural resources are the reason for the survival of the human race so we have to work towards saving these gifts of Mother Earth instead of damaging them. Have a wonderful World Nature Conservation Day.
• We have plenty of trees, plants, and herbs that are the best medicines for healing us, thanks to Mother Earth. Let us pledge, not to risk our health by damaging the environment. Happy World Nature Conservation Day to everyone.
• On this World, Nature Conservation Day take a pledge not to cut any tree and plant a tree. World Nature Conservation Day provide us with an opportunity to plant a tree today.

World Nature Conservation Day Quotes

• “Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land.” – Aldo Leopold
• “Conservation is a cause that has no end. There is no point at which we will say our work is finished.” – Rachel Carson
• “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw
• “The Earth is what we all have in common.” - Wendell Berry
• “He that plants trees love others besides himself.” —Thomas Fuller
• “One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between man and nature shall not be broken.” —Leo Tolstoy
• “Conservation means the wise use of the earth and its resources for the lasting good of men.” – Gifford Pincho
• “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” – Mahatma Gandhi
• “Conservation is a great moral issue, for it involves the patriotic duty of ensuring the safety and continuance of the nation.” – Theodore Roosevelt
• “The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.” —John Paul II
• “Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.” —John Ruskin
• “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall
• “The Earth will not continue to offer its harvest, except with faithful stewardship. We cannot say we love the land and then take steps to destroy it for use by future generations.” – John Paul II