The broader context



Our world is an unfair place. The distribution of wealth, political power, land, jobs, and education is uneven: some nations have more than others, and some people have more than others. Conservation efforts should take this into account, and work towards reducing the imbalance and its adverse effects on the environment.

We can all take decisions which have real impacts on the environment - for good or bad. So get involved. Learn about environmental issues and how they are affected by wider social questions. Spread the word among your friends and colleagues. Use your power to conserve the diversity of life through sustainable and just development.

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