World Environmental Education Day is commemorated on January 26, a date to reflect on the environment and what each of us can do to improve it. Do you want to know more about World Environmental Education Day and how you can contribute? In this blog, we will explain everything you need to know about its importance and some of the actions that Dolphin Discovery carries out to care for the environment.
Why is World Environmental Education Day Celebrated?
World Environmental Education Day arose from the Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Environment in Stockholm, Sweden. This celebration was established to identify environmental problems and create awareness among society and governments to take action to conserve and protect the environment.
Some of the objectives of Environmental Education are:
- Encourage people to understand environmental problems and become aware of their impact.
- Share information about the role of human beings in environmental care.
- Help people change their habits and inspire them to protect and improve the environment.
- Generate a sense of participation among the society so that they take the necessary measures.
How Does Dolphin Discovery Contribute to Environmental Education?
At Dolphin Discovery, we have a great commitment to environmental care, education, and species preservation, which is why all our Interactive Programs are designed to bring visitors closer to the world of Marine Mammals in a pleasant way and inspire them to the conservation.
Our Marine Mammal Specialists, Veterinarians, and Environmental Educators have shared their message of protection and love for species and the environment through school visits, talks, and educational events.
In the same way, Dolphin Discovery carries out different initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of caring for the oceans and organizes talks, plays, beach, and mangrove cleaning activities in which it invites the community to join the mission of preservation.
Our Rescue Centers collaborate with the authorities for the rescue, treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration of species that need it.
How Can We Help The Environment?
One of the main purposes of World Environmental Education Day is to educate and involve people so that they know how they can help care for the environment in their day to day, and some of the actions that you can take are:
- Save water; it is important to use this resource responsibly.
- Reuse, avoid fast fashion trends, and give clothes, books, furniture, and accessories a second use.
- Recycle most of the materials we use can be recycled, such is the case of glass, cardboard, and paper.
- Minimize the use of plastics since it is a material that takes a long time to degrade and is currently one of the major pollutants in rivers, seas, and lakes.
- Share respect for animals and nature, get informed, and pass on that knowledge to inspire others.
- Be a responsible consumer, buy products that are respectful of the environment and reduce the consumption of food of animal origin.
As you can see, we can all contribute positively to the preservation and care of our planet, encourage yourself to make these little changes in your life, and you will see the big difference you can achieve.
In Dolphin Discovery, we invite you to learn more about World Environmental Education Day, our initiatives, and become an ocean ambassador.