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Wildlife Focus
A hub of passion and dedication to
environmental science and biodiversity conservation.
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The Year the Earth Changed | Erfan Firouzi | TEDxYouth@TWSDubai
28 mins • A presentation by Erfan Firouzi, organised at the Westminster School Dubai, now streaming on ted.com and TEDx Talks YouTube
The sixth mass extinction has begun but the hope lies in the natural world and within ourselves. Let us find it and REWILD the world as we have two pathways leading to different futures- What will you choose? A devoted environmentalist, with a passion for travel and natural history, formulates how human beings must co-exist with nature in harmony. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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Projects & Collaborations
We undertake a variety of projects that aim to protect and restore nature, while actively partnering with like-minded organizations, researchers, and communities. Our collaborative efforts ensure a holistic approach to Nature preservation & Awareness, leveraging diverse expertise and resources.
Education & Research
We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of biodiversity through comprehensive educational programs, workshops and research. Our initiatives aim to inspire and equip individuals with the tools needed to protect and conserve our natural world.
Nature Talks Podcast
Nature Talks is an engaging podcast dedicated to exploring the wonders of the natural world and the pressing environmental issues we face today. Each episode features insightful discussions with experts, inspiring stories from environmental advocates, and actionable tips for making a positive impact.
"Every small action for nature creates a ripple of change. When we come together, we can transform those ripples into powerful waves. These waves can restore our planet, protect biodiversity, and inspire generations to come."
Erfan Firouzi
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The year Earth Changed
by Erfan Firouzi
This book addresses biodiversity loss, climate change, and rewilding the world. Through personal experiences as a young naturalist, Erfan shares adventures and observations of species decline, underscoring the importance of protecting biodiversity. The book advocates for rewilding, suggesting that humans can restore damaged ecosystems by working with nature. He presents a framework for rewilding with the acronym REWILD. Erfan blends personal stories with a call for conservation, expanding on his TEDx speech to inspire environmental preservation.
The Wildlife Focus Calendar!
Discover the Wildlife Focus Calendar, your comprehensive guide to all environment, wildlife, sustainability, and nature-related days. Stay informed and engaged with important dates and events that celebrate and promote our natural world. Join us in raising awareness and taking action to protect our planet throughout the year.
READ OUR LATEST UPDATES:
Erfan Firouzi Secures First Place at Gulf Medical University MASE Awards 2023
Erfan Firouzi Honored with 2024 Global Recognition Award for Exceptional Environmental Contributions
Erfan Firouzi at SAITED 2023: Inspiring Young Minds at India’s Premier K-12 Science Festival
COP28 Launches with Youth-Led Climate Action: Green Youth Majlis and Mangrove Escape Room Take Center Stage
Erfan Firouzi Honored with the Environmental Leadership Award at Round Table Global Youth Awards 2022
The Magic of Mangroves: Guardians of the Coast with Emirates Nature WWF
TEDxYouth@TWS Dubai: “The Next Big Thing” – A Journey of Vision, Innovation, and Hope
Environmental Crusader Mohammad Erfan Firouzi Featured in Excel Edu Magazine’s March 2024 Edition
Best Researcher at Heriot-Watt University Dubai: Empowering Young Minds Through the Action Research Program
Celebrating the UAE’s 50th National Day: A Tribute to Wildlife and Conservation Efforts
Terra Guardians
Our Planet relies on an international group of active youth as project ambassadors, advisors, advocates and change makers. Terra Guardians is a transformative community of passionate individuals dedicated to protecting and preserving our precious natural world. It now consists of more than 10 members from around the world.
Time to Limit Global Warming to 1.5 ° C
With the level of climate action you chose (low investment; with small speed of action), the model suggests that average global surface temperature would likely reach 3-4°C by 2100 with catastrophic (and permanent) impacts on humanity and the biosphere, including: floods, droughts, mass extinctions, permanently uninhabitable regions, billions of climate refugees, and 100s of millions dead. Civilization as we know it will no longer be possible.. If we shift our priorities now, we can change the future.
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