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GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT OUTLOOK FOR YOUTH IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC


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Illustrations and story by Zheren Tang.


Since the appearance of humans on Earth, the young and loving Mother Earth has work diligently to nurture them. Over time, she witnessed the advancement of human intelligence, the progression of science and technology, as well as a deterioration of the environment.


Driven by the need to thrive and prosper, humans relentlessly took resources from her. As the years passed, Mother Earth gradually became old and wrinkled, and her hair turned from black to white. Eventually, her body could no longer take the beating of the humans’ exploitation. Mother Earth fell ill – her lungs, the forests; blood, the oceans; and kidneys, wetlands became seriously damaged. She was in bad shape.


Seeing how sick Mother Earth had become, people young and old began to reflect on their poor behaviour, and, step by step, started to take positive action to save her. Slowly but surely, Mother Earth’s health recovered. People reflected, “Mother Earth, you have raised and cared for us for so long; now it is our turn to protect you”.


The stewardship of the environment requires long-term commitment. Everyone needs to take an active role at home, in their communities and workplaces to secure the future on this one planet, Earth.


Figure 2: Mother Earth and us


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