Challenges facing ecosocial education and plant conservation in the Canary Islands
Keywords:
Canary Islands, biodiversity conservation, ecological networks, ecosocial education, environmental awarenessAbstract
The fragile ecosystems of the Canary Islands have suffered a gradual degradation since the settlement of human populations, resulting in an enormous loss of plant species and their ecological benefits. The educational reform in the Canaries must promote an environmental revolution on which to build a much more cohesive and conscientious society, with a better understanding of the rhythms and balances of nature. It must develop informed citizens with critical thinking, capable of demanding ambitious eco-social measures adapted to a limited territory such as ours, and also capable of assuming their co-responsibility for the common good. For this, in addition to in situ and ex situ conservation actions based on scientific research, and the creation of more sustainable jobs, it is urgent to invest in environmental education and awareness of society.
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