A three decade-long civil war finally ended in 2009 with a vital need for reconciliation. In fact, modern civil wars don’t stop with a peace treaty. The effects of trauma on people and on biodiversity are long lasting and tensions remain very strong.

With the vision to plant the seeds of peace among Sinhalese and Tamil youth, professor Kotagama, the most famous Sri Lankan ornithologist, is leading a program called “Reconciliation through the Power of Nature.” Inspired by the harmony within biodiversity, he uses a bird education platform to break down communication barriers and negative attitudes between the different ethnic communities to create a common Sri Lankan identity.

The power of biodiversity is limitless to create a better tomorrow.

Phosphates, oil spills, garbage, irresponsible diving, and now a possible nuclear reactor to pump water from the Red Sea to the Dead Sea of Jordan! The coral reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba are no exception to coral reef deterioration occurring around the world.

To prevent the loss of this marine ecosystem, the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) is pioneering education and advocacy activities. Thanks to their devotion, the next generation of Jordan seems well prepared to defend their marine biodiversity patrimony.