In my fuzzy childhood memories lies pictures painted with blossoming flowers and verdant landscape. My brother would be sprinting through the woods, playing hide and seek with me, all while indulging in the beauty of nature.
Nature, the origin of life, is humble but powerful. She plays a crucial role in regulating climate, water cycles, and biodiversity, which are vital for sustaining life on Earth. She shelters all, bearing, nurturing, and educating human beings.
In his encyclical ‘Laudato Si’, Pope Francis wrote, “Our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us”. Throughout the encyclical, the Holy Father stresses the importance of the Earth towards every one of us and our responsibilities in protecting and nurturing it.
As I walked through the bustling supermarket aisles, my eyes were drawn to the numerous cookies, each with attractive and tempting packaging. The shelves filled with choices that drew me in with their vibrant colours.
In today’s rapidly urbanizing world, the integration of cities and the environment is critical for the socio-economic development of cities and communities.
I come from a relatively small country in Latin America, an isthmus that unites North America with South America. It is a place that is known to be the bridge to the world, and the heart of the universe. I come from Panama. And the name “Panama” itself comes from an old indigenous word meaning “Abundance of fish, trees and butterflies.”
Nature can be described as the world around humans and the humans within the world! Unfortunately, in many cases, urbanization has been an enemy of nature. For many countries, including mine, this is not an exception, as the rapid expansion of urban areas has led to several environmental problems, including climate change…
Our role in nature extends far beyond mere existence——We are active protectors and co-creators. Embracing the mantle of creators allows us to transcend the simple pursuit of survival and become orchestrators attuned to the symphony of the natural realm.
“The era of global boiling has arrived.” Alerted the UN Secretary-General Guterres.
On September 7 and 8, an unusual yet persistent rainstorm surprised the people of Macau. The heavy rain, which pulled the month’s total rainfall twice the average rate, disrupted the bustling lives of many.
As I stood on the stairs near Hac Sa Beach, overlooking the brown and murky water filled with waste clusters, sweat trickling down my forehead, I couldn’t help but feel a deep twinge of sorrow.
