"We’re part of the solution #ForNature"

CYCN FIJI
Activity: The International Day for Biological Diversity on 22nd May 2021

Members of the Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network from Fiji share their thoughts and call-to-actions in contribution to the solution #ForNature.

Name: Raniyah Muhammed (National Coordinator – CYCN Fiji)

Message:
Did you know that we are in our 6th mass extinction of biodiversity? This event also known as Anthropocene extinction and is significantly different from others, as it is happening over a very short period of time and is a direct result of human-driven activities. Fiji is included in the Micronesia-Polynesia biodiversity hotspot – considered to be one of the most threatened of earth’s 34 biodiversity hotspots. It is home to the third-largest number of threatened endemic species. Extinction is a one-way street and we must do everything in our power to protect our biodiversity! We’re part of the solution #ForNature

Name: Raniyah Muhammed (National Coordinator — CYCN Fiji

Message:
Mainstreaming biodiversity into education and learning systems should be the main priority for every nation. Taking into account that we are in our 6th mass extinction of biodiversity caused by human-driven activities, education brings sustainability to development efforts in shaping new ways, practices and behaviour’s that can make biodiversity conservation possible starting from a very young age. We’re part of the solution #ForNature

Name: Faaizah Ali (Public Relations Officer – CYCN Fiji)

Message:
Our biodiversity is substantially important, not only for us humans but also for the variety of life living on planet Earth, as we all are tremendously dependent on each other for survival. From the air we breathe into the food that we consume, all falls back onto the biological diversity, signifying its utmost gravity. Due to the rise in the damaging activities caused by us humans, our global biodiversity is in crisis now. Reversing changes to the climate will take centuries or perhaps a millennium so we must begin now. Let’s give our environment space and protection it needs. Let’s be part of that solution #ForNature


Name: Faaizah Ali (Public Relations Officer – CYCN Fiji)

Message:
Women’s full engagement in the conservation and sustenance of biodiversity is essential as we play critical roles. We, women, are traditionally underrepresented in decision-making related to the acquisition of land resources hence facing out of proportion effects leading to the loss of biological diversity. Women need to be actively participating in such conservational efforts to fully explore our capabilities and work towards conservational efforts for our biodiversity.

Name: Suhaymah Shafiq (Secretary – CYCN Fiji)

Message:

Bula! On this International Day of Biodiversity, I urge you all to play your part in conserving biodiversity. Know about various life forms in nature. Pacific Islanders heavily depend on marine resources. Let’s ensure that sustainable seafood choices are made. Do not pollute the ocean. Be part of Organizations that helps protect the ocean. We’re part of the solution. Let’s make a change. Know about life, hunger and the future. Together we can, #ForNature.

Name: Suhaymah Shafiq (Secretary – CYCN Fiji)
Message:
Loss of plant life affects animals and humans. Butterflies and other insects are an important part of the food chain. If they disappeared then the natural interdependence network will collapse. We are in a midst of the sixth mass extinction. We are the cause of being wiped out ourselves. Let us all work in conserving the life around us. The solution is in nature. On this International Day of Biodiversity, let’s work together in harmony with nature.

Name: Britney Kamsoo (Membership Engagement Officer – CYCN Fiji)
Message:
Biodiversity is love. Biodiversity is life. Without biodiversity, there is no you and me. The marvellous work they do for us goes beyond what we do for them. Conserving biodiversity is important and it starts from you. Keep our world colourful, conserve biodiversity. We’re part of the solution” #ForNature

Name: Muhammed Khan (Partnership & Sponsorship Officer – CYCN Fiji)
Message:
Biodiversity starts in the distant past and it points toward the future – Frans Lanting
If we pollute the air and water that supports our living and destroy the biodiversity that allows natural systems to function, no amount of money will save us in the future. Respect nature and protect biodiversity. We’re part of the solution #ForNature

Name: Shahista Shafiq (Member – CYCN Fiji)
Message:
Bula! On this International Day for Biodiversity, let us all work together in preserving biodiversity. Biodiversity is our life. We all have a role to play. Let’s work together for nature and a better future. The solution is in nature and we are part of the solution. Are you?

Name: Shama Khan (Deputy National Coordinator – CYCN Fiji)
Message:

“Fiji has a large variety of rich corals and organisms in its marine biodiversity. We’re part of the solution #ForNature”

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