Signing Off

           Well, I'd say things have improved....at least, I believe they have. I was genuinely interested in what we were accomplishing this quarter. I could express myself in a variety of ways, such as on our blog. Despite the fact that I had a tough quarter. I learnt a lot, particularly about how to create and design web pages. Despite the numerous distractions that arose during my learning journey, I completed it and can confidently state that I did a decent job.

          This quarter, not only about the web page, but also about the learning process, there will be a lot of new ideas to learn. I discovered that listening is an important aspect of learning. Curiosity is also the first step in the learning process. I also discovered that learning requires me to be open to new ideas. We won't be able to learn new things if we aren't receptive to new ideas, and we will become engrossed in old ones. I discovered this because I recognized I used to have a lot of preconceptions, which I was only able to fix once I became more open to new ideas.

           This quarter was quite difficult for me. But the important part is that I learned a lot of new stuff. It was clear to me that all of the effort had been worthwhile.

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Restore

          Every year on June 5, the United Nations celebrates World Environment Day, which serves as a major platform for raising environmental awareness and encouraging people to take action. This year's theme is 'Ecosystem Restoration,' which emphasizes the crucial need of sustaining eco-fragility for human well-being.

           The theme of World Environment Day 2021 is "Ecosystem Restoration," and Pakistan will host the event. This World Environment Day will mark the start of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), a global effort to restore billions of hectares of land, from forests to farmlands, from the highest peaks to the deepest depths of the ocean.

           Humans have been abusing and ruining the planet's ecosystems for far too long. Every three seconds, the globe loses enough forest to cover a football field, and we have lost half of the world's wetlands in the previous century. Global greenhouse gas emissions have increased for three years in a row, indicating that the world is on the verge of catastrophic climate change. We must now radically reconsider our relationship with the living world, natural ecosystems, and biodiversity, and try to restore it.

What is an ecosystem?

           An ecosystem is a group of plants and animals that interact with one another as well as their non-living surroundings in a specific location. Weather, earth, sun, soil, climate, and atmosphere are among the non-living surroundings. The ecosystem refers to the manner that all of these various organisms coexist in close quarters and interact with one another.

What is ecosystem restoration?

             To transition from exploiting nature to healing it, ecosystem restoration entails avoiding, halting, and reversing the damage. Ecosystem restoration entails assisting in the recovery of ecosystems that have been degraded or destroyed, as well as the preservation of intact ecosystems. Restoration can take several forms, including actively planting or relieving pressures to allow nature to regenerate on its own.

How can the ecosystem be restored?

            Forests, farmlands, towns, wetlands, and oceans are all examples of ecosystems that can be restored. Governments and development organizations, as well as corporations, communities, and individuals, can undertake restoration programs. Because the causes of degradation are numerous and diverse, they can have an impact on various scales.

            Degradation can occur as a result of detrimental policies like subsidies for intensive farming or inadequate tenure laws that encourage deforestation, for example. Because of poor waste management or an industrial catastrophe, lakes and coastlines can become polluted. Commercial pressures can result in too much asphalt and too few green spaces in cities.

References:
https://www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/world-environment-day/#:~:text=The%20theme%20for%20World%20Environment,cleaning%20up%20rivers%20and%20coasts

https://www.cbd.int/article/world-environment-day-2021

https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/world-environment-day-boosts-growing-global-movement-restore-damaged

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Freedom

 

     Many individuals, including government officials, employees, and students, take part in nationwide parades on Independence Day. The primary event, though, is a police and military parade in Manila led by the country's current president, which will be followed by a speech and a 21-gun salute. A large number of Filipinos spend their days in parks and shopping centers. Many Filipino communities around the world celebrate the country's Independence Day.

      One of the most cherished moments in our long history as Filipinos is the official declaration of independence. Our independence is priceless after centuries of being colonized by a variety of nations. After President Diosdado Macapagal altered the date from July 4, the day when a treaty establishing the Philippines' independence from the United States was signed, Philippine Independence Day has been observed every June 12 since 1962.

      The relocationmade to commemorate Emilio Aguinaldo's proclamation of independence from the Spaniards. Philippine Republic Day, or American-Filipino Friendship Day, was declared on July 4th. Let us recall phrases and quotations from renowned Filipinos who were significant figures in the independence that we have today to honor the 122nd Independence Day of the Philippines and to remind us why it is vital to commemorate this historic proclamation.

       This day is not just an ordinary day, it is a day on which Filipinos commemorate the bravery and sacrifices of warriors and heroes who battled for our homeland. Their courage in the face of colonizers, as well as their determination to freeing the country, should be remembered by today's and future generations. These brave gestures should be cherished as much as the gift of sovereignty.

       Not only should this holiday be observed, but it should also be remembered for its historical significance in the Philippines. Many Filipinos sacrificed their time, energy, and lives to ensure our independence. Their bravery should serve as a lesson for all people of this country. We may have varied ways of expressing our love for the Philippines, but let us appreciate even the small gestures we do to demonstrate how much we care about our homeland.

      Being a law abiding citizen or supporting the country in your own small manner is already an act of showing your love, as basic as keeping our surroundings clean and organized. On this day, we also recognize the sacrifices made by front-line workers and critical personnel in order to assist our country in times of need. May this day serve as a reminder of our hard-won freedom as well as an occasion to celebrate Filipino heritage, culture, and custom. Our diverse traditions and culture from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao demonstrate that the Filipino character is more than just bold and fearless. Filipinos are gifted and skilled in a wide range of fields.

References:
https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/297013

https://www.bworldonline.com/a-time-to-remember-and-reflect/

https://www.essaybot.com/sample/essays/detail?id=228000

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