KARACHI:
The catastrophic and imperceptible damage inflicted by environmental degradation upon the Earth’s vast biosphere is evident. People are oblivious to the fact that this cunning adversary is upsetting the fragile equilibrium that exists on our planet. Although this series of occurrences has consequences for both human beings and the environment, it is occasionally disregarded. This results in a substantial transformation of the atmosphere. It is critical to remember that environments characterised by biological diversity will eventually experience a loss of diversity.
The prevalence of contaminated land in Sub-Saharan Africa witnessed a notable surge from 6.7% in 2015 to 14.63% in 2019, as reported by Statista. During this period, the greatest decline was observed in this region. East and Southeast Asia account for over 25% of all continental land erosion. To work towards planetary health, one must comprehend the relationship that exists between the environment and human health. Air pollution ranks second in global environmental significance, with waste generation being the foremost concern. Communities and ecosystems can recover from the detrimental impacts of adversity in this manner.
To safeguard our global biosphere, prompt and coordinated action is required. It is important to provide support for collaboration across different sectors to implement environmentally sustainable policies. In a nutshell, the international community must work towards directly addressing the effects of environmental degradation and funding education and awareness initiatives that equip local populations with the knowledge to maintain the health of the planet.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 29th, 2024.
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