A vision for humanity: Emphasizing harmony with nature

Editor's note: 

This is an article by Karim Badolo, a journalist from Burkina Faso reporting from China, and this is his contribution to "One Home: Shared Future," the global youth campaign launched by CGTN to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. Participants from every continent are submitting stories, photographs and videos that spotlight the issues they believe must shape the next chapter of our planet. 

My name is Karim Badolo, originally from Burkina Faso and currently working as a journalist in China. I recently visited Shanxi Province. During the trip, I observed the harmonious cohabitation between humans and nature, which left me convinced that urgent climate action is no longer optional.

The consequences of climate change serve as a stark reminder of the interdependence between humanity and the natural world. Protecting the environment is not just a choice but a necessity for survival. 

If we are to survive, it is in our own interests to protect the environment and all living organisms. Such a symbiosis is crucial for the future of humanity.

Caring for nature is the safest bet we can place on our future. Humans share complementary ecosystems with various plant and animal species, which are vital for mutual survival. 

More than ever, we must commit to protecting the environment because the future of humanity depends on it.

French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery's words ring in my ears, "We do not inherit the earth from our parents; we borrow it from our children." The responsibility we carry for the next generation weighs on every choice we make today.

I also filmed a short video in Wangmangling Mountain, located at the convergence of Henan, Shanxi and Hebei provinces in China. With a maximum altitude of 1,700 meters, this picturesque landscape boasts preserved ecosystems that foster a harmonious living environment where humans and other organisms coexist in balance. 

I think that beyond my interest in climate issues, this trip to Shanxi Province has given me a closer appreciation of the attention that China pays to environmental protection. In my view, China's experience in the field of ecology deserves to be shared with other countries.