The Earth we live on is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. Climate change shows no signs of slowing down, and with each passing year, summer temperatures reach new highs, bringing extreme heat to many parts of the world. Localized floods, droughts, and heavy snowfall are becoming more common and devastating.
In the face of these visible and mounting issues, what can we do? There are various actions we can take, such as saving electricity and water, or reducing car travel. However, a question often arises: Can my individual actions, whether positive or negative, really affect the Earth? Climate change is the result of decades of human activity. Likewise, it will take the actions of many people to address this global issue.
Let us tell you what our Nature Guide Company can do. That is, to provide opportunities for as many people as possible to think about the environment. By participating in our nature tours, you can learn about the environmental changes happening on a regional level. For example, on Amami Oshima, the number of typhoons this summer was low, which poses a threat to its beautiful coral reefs. Excessive heat is also affecting crops. You will be able to hear firsthand from guides who are out in the field every day about the environmental changes occurring in these regions. This is the purpose of our mission.
Many people hear the term “climate change” and feel a vague sense of crisis. The term “SDGs” has become familiar and even comforting. But do you feel more concerned about what’s happening on a global scale than the expired food in your refrigerator? Few people are more concerned about climate change than the events happening around them. Living in a big city, you might think, “It’s hotter this year, it’s raining more, this is climate change.” But few people see it as a personal issue. However, when you immerse yourself in nature and focus on what is happening in that region, it becomes much more real. Expanding the circle of empathy for the nature around us is our responsibility.
This weekend, why not get out of the city and join a nature tour?