Environmental education empowers us to understand and care for our planet. It teaches us about the delicate balance of ecosystems, the impact of human activities, and the importance of sustainable living.
International Environmental Education Day is celebrated on the 26th of January every year. The day aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage people to take action.
Why is it important?
- To improve the relationship between people and the environment
- To help people understand their impact on the planet
- To develop skills and attitudes to make positive change
- To help children develop eco-conscious values
- To help people work together to create a safe and healthy environment for future generations
How can you take action?
- Volunteer with an environmental organization
- Offer a workshop or presentation on environmental topics
- Share educational content on social media
- Promote eco-friendly alternatives
- Start a campaign to raise awareness about an environmental issue
- Pick up litter at a beach or other location
Environmental Education is Key
Environmental Education is a key component of the work that PTP do through our School Education and Tree Planting Program which aims to raise awareness amongst our youth around our connection to our environment, and the benefits of planting trees. We focus on planting out indigenous forest food trees for our school planting endeavours.
We also have a range of ongoing training and educational programs that we provide to community members in the GRD. These are geared to addressing the different socio-economic-environmental challenges of our local community members, including high levels of unemployment, lack of basic skills, lack of awareness around the natural environment, compromised safety (highlighted by the re-occurring outbreaks of life-threatening fires), to name a few.
Your ongoing support enables us to keep on inspiring and educating communities about the importance of environmental conservation and taking action to protect our precious resources. Thank you!
