Life on Land
Scan the Label: Choose Smarter Packaging to Protect Nature
A 5-Second Habit That Safeguards Forests and Wildlife Every time you buy something—whether online or in-store—pause for five seconds to check the packaging. Choose products that use paper/cardboard or recyclable plastic over non-recyclable, multi-layered plastics or foils. This small habit supports SDG 15: Life on Land, helping reduce land-based pollution and protect ecosystems from the […]
The BioTag Challenge: Use Tech to Track Local Biodiversity
The BioTag Challenge invites you to take a photo of a wild plant or animal each week, tag its location, and upload it to a free citizen‑science app (like iNaturalist or Seek). It’s a simple digital habit with real ecological impact—supporting SDG 15: Life on Land by building data to conserve biodiversity. Why It Matters The […]
Log It, Don’t Toss It: One Small Habit to Rewild Your Yard
Why Leaving Fallen Branches Can Help Save Biodiversity Every time we “tidy up” our gardens by tossing fallen branches or twigs, we remove what could become valuable wildlife habitat. By creating a simple log pile in a quiet corner of your outdoor space, you offer shelter for small mammals, amphibians, insects, fungi, and even birds. […]
Branch Out: Adopt a Tree, Boost Your Neighborhood
Around the world, forests are disappearing at an alarming rate. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the world lost 420 million hectares of forest between 1990 and 2020—an area larger than the entire European Union. (Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) Urbanization and industrial expansion are driving deforestation and […]
Switch to Digital Documents and Reduce Paper Waste
The Challenge: Switching to digital documents and reducing paper consumption directly contributes to SDG 15: Life on Land, which focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. By reducing our reliance on paper, we help minimize deforestation, reduce waste, and conserve biodiversity. This simple, specific action is easy to adopt and has […]
Create a Pollinator-Friendly Window Box – Support Local Biodiversity
This simple action supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15: Life on Land, which focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds play a vital role in supporting biodiversity and maintaining healthy ecosystems—yet their populations are rapidly declining. Why It Matters Pollinators are essential to life […]
Post a Fact, Protect a Species – Spread the Word on Biodiversity!
Nature is wonderfully complex, and every living organism—from the tiniest bee to the tallest tree—plays a role in maintaining balance on our planet. But our natural systems are under threat. Forests are shrinking, species are vanishing, and ecosystems are breaking down. The good news? Awareness is power. By simply sharing what you learn about biodiversity […]
Nurturing Biodiversity: Your Year-Round Native Plant Adventure
In an era where biodiversity faces unprecedented challenges, Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land calls us to action. This goal aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. Today, we invite you on a journey to make a tangible difference, no matter where you live or what season it is. The […]