Greenpeace

An independent global campaigning network, Greenpeace International, was founded in 1971 in Canada. For more than 50 years, Greenpeace has protected our planet and fought for environmental justice. As a result of their efforts, nuclear tests in the Pacific have been blocked, plastic pollution has been documented, climate change research has been conducted in the Arctic, and illegal timber has been stopped. Greenpeace's ships have played a fundamental role in its campaigns - whether they bring relief to communities devastated by extreme weather or work with local authorities to stop illegal fishing operations. Like many others, their goal is to live on a healthy planet. According to their website, they want to have a planet “where forests flourish, oceans are full of life and where once-threatened animals safely roam.” They have accomplished many goals in saving our Earth, and they will keep doing so in the future.

Everything starts from perhaps just a few people, everything starts small. The fact that they can make it international, having more people join and make a huge difference, is the most impressive part. Activities and volunteers were held by this campaign. They also encourage you to start one yourself to make a change in the community if you have any ideas of “how to”. I am sure that it is irrefutable that there are a lot of people out there who have great ideas in their minds, but just don’t know where to start, so this inspired me with an idea. The main point is how we can gather people’s ideas, since everyone’s point of view can be so different, there must be some amazing ideas from citizens. Social media might still be the most effective way so far, or have an email account that is responsible for responding or discussing. After gathering numerous ideas from people all over the world, it is high time to start with the ones that are capable of execution, which options can be voted out, and write out the detailed proposals for them. We can’t face this problem alone, but if we work together, the influences can be bigger than we thought.

IUCN

The IUCN is a unique partnership of governments and civil society organizations with experts in six committees that focus on species survival, environmental law, protected areas, social and economic policy, ecosystem management, and education and communication. They facilitate collaboration between governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, Aboriginal groups, religious organizations, and others to develop and implement solutions to environmental challenges.

Providing these solutions to governments and institutions at all levels, IUCN contributes to achieving universal goals, such as biodiversity and climate change, which the organization played a significant role in defining. Governing bodies of member organizations are represented by the IUCN Council. There are approximately 900 staff members from more than 50 countries working at the IUCN Secretariat in Switzerland.

A total of 13 countries are represented by IUCN in Asia. Through a three-tiered approach, IUCN Members, Commissions, and Secretariat work together to conserve species.

By using knowledge tools and processes such as the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and IUCN Green Status of Species, assess the conservation status of species; a plan to halt species decline by supplying evidence-based information to inform national and international conservation policy; organize and mobilize government, academic, civil society, and private sector efforts to improve biodiversity.

A further activity is supporting the CITES Monitoring Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE) program in South and Southeast Asia. Through its technical advice and capacity-building programs, MIKE improves elephant mortality reporting and enhances the protection of key elephant habitat sites in Asian elephant range countries. As part of the IUCN SSC Asian Species Action Partnership ( ASAP ), IUCN Asia is also an active member of the coalition of conservation organizations working to conserve Southeast Asia's most endangered species.

As I see it, there are many things in this organization worth replicating, but we lack the necessary capabilities and execution capabilities. Therefore, all we can do is use the database provided on their website, or we can be bold and explore how they influence local government and NGO actions. I wouldn't recommend this as the first option, of course.

National Park Rescue

National Park Rescue, one the institutions with the most search and rescue, is currently resolving the pressing animal extinction issues. One of their programs is to protect the elephants from the ivory traders. As a result of their selfishness, 93% of all elephants have been killed in the past hundred years. Without the continuous operations of protection from the National Park, the number of elephants worldwide will come extremely close to zero by the year 2030. As an organization with a large, developed, and mature system, they have been raising funding and putting it to the best use for them to combat preachers. That being said, to be effective and efficient, they work closely with the African governments, including enforcing and modifying laws to reach their long-term goal. Besides working within the legislative aspect, they also work within the preserved area with the wildlife authority staff to ensure security in the most direct yet dangerous manner. However, they claimed they are willing to take such a risk if this is what it costs to make a difference. There is a man called Jonathan Smith, who is working in this National Park Rescue institution as a “ranger.” Different from other positions, rangers face enemies that could be armed and fatally threatening every single day. That being said, thousands of rangers have already sacrificed their life defending wildlife, and the others are ready to do the same thing any moment. It is not only this role, but many others in the National Park have to live with harsh weather and potentially lethal threats surrounding everyday life. The numbers that are reported annually from the National Park are devastating, especially when each one of them is giving in all the bravery, their life, and their all, and does not ever ask for any credit but the lives of animals to be saved. This living spirit shown in front of us has not only inspired us but more importantly teaches us what it is like to be committed to the things that you truly care about.