May 22, 2017- We often think of diversity in a cultural way, but diversity is also important in nature. The United Nations proclaimed May 22 to be International Day of Biological Diversity to raise awareness of biodiversity issues. The theme for 2017 is Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism. Species and ecological biodiversity is important to the tourism industry. Rising sea levels due to rapid climate change will put many coastal resorts out of business. Natural wonders and events in nature will also be impacted by climate change. Taking the right steps toward a sustainable future means transitioning industries like tourism to renewable energy.
Story & photo by Stacey McIntyre-Gonzalez Copyright©
Days like this remind me that it's so important to care for this planet. We only have one home, we need to keep this place healthy and beautiful. I hope this inspires you all to embrace nature today!
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