GEL

• r/s between people and nature:

  • dependant upon each other
  • affect each other mutually through benefits and challenges
• People depend on nature for:

  • essentials such as air and water for survival
  • living organisms like bees help pollinate crops for continuous supply of food
  • recreation and leisure activities, bonding w family and friends, main human's physical and mental well-being 

  Eg: Therapeutic Gardens introduced  by NParks to several parks in SG to:

         - connect ppl with nature

         - help reduce stress

         - improves the physical, psychological and social well-being of its users
• Nature depend on local communities:

  • People in neighbourhood -> look after nearby nature areas -> ensure that plants and animals living there thrive
  • Individuals -> encourage one another ->enjoy nearby nature areas in a sustainable manner without causing irreversible damage

  Eg: NParks organise range of activities for schools -> week of international day for biodiversity

  • Green Wave Campaign -> aim to educate youths -> importance of protecting the natural environment