365 Sustainable Decisions Challenge

Let's explore the world together without traveling: Oryx in the Namib desert, Namibia Enjoy visiting beautiful places around the world via virtual walks on the Xplore Nature YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@xplore-nature

  🇱🇹 Today, I take you on a walk in Lithuania! It is an incredibly beautiful path surrounded by nature that leads straight to the sea. We can enjoy clean air, silence, tranquility, and harmony. During the walk, you feel your spirit and thoughts rejuvenating! Don't miss this gorgeous walk! 👉 https://youtu.be/i553waVEuqY

  🇨🇳 Here you can see the dormitories of coal miners from the 1990s in China, which are now abandoned. With beautiful waterfalls in the background! https://youtube.com/shorts/gBqDSmgounM 🌿 Watch the full virtual walk including guided tour in English, German and Dutch to discover more: https://youtu.be/0ySOzEtLbNw

  🌳 Are you a nature enthusiast looking for a mindful way to travel? 🌿 Green tourism is your answer! 👣 What is Green Tourism? 💚 Green tourism is all about discovering the world's natural wonders while leaving a minimal environmental footprint. 🌱 It is about cherishing the environment and its beauty, while also protecting it for future generations. 🌏 For example, the YouTube channel Xplore Nature is an innovative way to travel green. It allows us as tourists to virtually visit different places in nature all over the world. Each video includes a guided walking tour in which participants are educated about nature, sustainability, and the area they are visiting. This concept minimizes resource use as we don’t have to physically travel the world and protects the environment from pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. 🚶‍♂️ Choose your favorite destination on this world map here: https://www.sustainabledecisions.eu/xplore-nature#video-map Enjoy!

  🌋 This is Mount Merapi. Merapi is a volcano, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. It is located in The Ring of Fire. Would you like to visit Mount Merapi and learn more? Join the virtual guided tour here: https://youtu.be/lKvauHdmwWI

  🌏 Good news: a new walk is available on my Xplore Nature YouTube Channel! 🇵🇰 This time we visit Khasbat Valley in Pakistan! Don't miss this beautiful walk! 👉 https://youtu.be/T0alWYuFsrM

  🌳 Olive trees in Italy are often planted next to steep terraces. This makes it easier to harvest the olives in autumn using nets on the ground. 🇮🇹 Visit this beautiful place on a virtual guided walk here: https://youtu.be/s1wPBYm7CN8

  🌻 🌱 Did you know that solar parks are not just about clean energy but can also play a vital role in supporting our ecosystems? 🌞 🦋 By designing solar parks to benefit pollinators like bees and butterflies, we can have a positive impact on biodiversity while reducing greenhouse gases. These parks provide foraging resources, nesting spaces, and even help create micro-climates for our insect friends. 🌏 🌼 Learn more about how solar parks and nature can coexist harmoniously: https://medium.com/the-environment/how-solar-parks-can-benefit-pollinator-biodiversity-8fc4dc729c98 Solar panel parks can benefit pollinators (credit:  Michael G McKinne  on  Shutterstock )

  😀 I'm super happy that already many people from all around the world have discovered and enjoyed the beauty of nature through my Xplore Nature YouTube Channel! 🌍 🌎 🌏 I love that it is a project *from* people around the world, *for* people around the world! ▶ So, if you haven't already done so, pick your favorite destination on this interactive map and set off on a virtual journey: https://www.sustainabledecisions.eu/xplore-nature#video-map 👉 And don't forget to subscribe too, because more gorgeous walks are coming soon, which I'm sure you don't want to miss! https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe

😟 I haven't heard from my videographer from Ukraine for a while. I worry about him and hope he is okay! 🇺🇦 He created some awesome footage, for example of this beautiful nature walk through Grishko Garden in Kyiv: https://lnkd.in/e9PYQQ7Y

In April this year, I had the honor to speak at the United Nations in Geneva at the 70th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe! In October, I will again share my knowledge at two UN events and meet my dear fellow contributors Andrei Covatariu, Sylvain Clermont, ing. M.Ing., Elizabeth Massey, Stefan M. Buettner, and Igor Litvinyuk! Here you can see the recording of the 70th session: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1t/k1tc02y9oc (my contribution starts at 13:08) If you'd like me to speak about (environmental) #sustainability at your event too, I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Coal is a fossil fuel that is heavily critiqued in the light of the climate crisis. What percentage of carbon does coal typically contain due to its origin from plant remains? 19% 54% 85% You will learn the answer during this virtual guided nature walk in a former coal mining area in China! https://youtu.be/0ySOzEtLbNw

Do you know the social media platform Wedonthavetime.org ? It specializes in holding leaders and companies accountable for climate change and initiate positive change. So guess what, you can find me there too! They plant a tree when you join through my link https://erlijn.nl/link/wedonthavetime

  🇹🇷 Feel like having a break? Join me on this short virtual vacation in Turkey! https://youtu.be/_kidWYBdovc

  🇹🇭 Escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life during this 15-min vacation in Thailand! https://youtu.be/oaBo_GxjS8E

  🇪🇸 A processionary caterpillar has made a tent-like nest in this pine tree in Spain. ⚠️ As each mature caterpillar has up to 700,000 hairs, which can be spread by the wind, getting close can be dangerous. Watch the full virtual walk including guided tour in English, German and Dutch here to discover more: https://youtu.be/wSm-bRx8GTM

🌍 Let's explore the world together without traveling: 🇮🇹 Blue lake, #Italy 💚 Explore beautiful places like this during virtual walks on the Xplore Nature YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@xplore-nature 🖋 Subscribe to the channel for notifications about virtual walks to more exciting locations: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe

  🤔 Did you know that asphalt can heal itself? 🛣️ And the good news: we can improve this healing process so that cracks and microcracks can heal even better and asphalt lasts even longer! Learn how this works in this easy-to-understand article: https://medium.com/the-environment/heating-healing-the-secret-method-for-effective-asphalt-repair-648fdff78054

  🇸🇪 Sweden is a beautiful country! Have you ever visited it? 😁 On this virtual guided tour you can! Right now. Enjoy 💚 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51XUGQuR7T8

  🌏 Let's explore the world together without traveling: Caribbean islands 💚 Explore beautiful places like this during virtual walks on the Xplore Nature YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@xplore-nature

  🌏 Let's explore the world together without traveling: 🇵🇭 El Nido, Palawan, Philippines 💚 Explore beautiful places like this during virtual walks directly on the Xplore Nature YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@xplore-nature 🗺 or via this interactive map: https://www.sustainabledecisions.eu/xplore-nature#video-map

  🇮🇹 South-Tyrol in Italy is a very famous area in Europe because of its stunning beauty. In this picture you can see for yourself. 🚶‍♀️ And on this virtual walk, you can even explore this area, including the incredible Earth Pyramids! https://youtu.be/2VOKReF2vk0 🖋 Subscribe to the channel for notifications about more exciting locations: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe

  🌍 Behind the scenes from Xplore Nature: 📹 The captivating YouTube footage from nature walks around the world is proudly brought to you by local talent. 💸 By letting money fly across the globe instead of traveling myself, I support them and their communities while keeping the environmental footprint of this innovative project small. 🌿 In other words: Hiring locally + little travel = Sustainability by design! 🇰🇪 For example, in this picture, you can see my wonderful videographer from Kenya recording the virtual walk to the 14 Falls of Thika, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/IFZwcIKTh7A ⏯ Visit the Xplore YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@xplore-nature 🗺 And explore the interactive map showing the locations of our virtual travel here: https://www.sustainabledecisions.eu/xplore-nature#video-map

  😎 This is really cool! 🗺 I created a map that indicates the location of all virtual walks available on my Xplore Nature YouTube Channel! By clicking on a location, you can find the virtual walk so you can easily travel to your favorite destination! 👉 Here you can visit the interactive map: https://www.sustainabledecisions.eu/xplore-nature#video-map Stay tuned as more locations and countries are coming soon!

💪 Have you been working hard this week? 🇦🇷 If yes, give yourself a treat by going on this tranquil sunset walk in Argentina! https://youtu.be/tdy0pbzgL5k

  🌏 Let's explore the world together without traveling: 🇦🇹 Alpine landscape in Austria 💚 Emerge yourself in this landscape during a virtual walk on the Xplore Nature YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/zLzOQZI0PUg 🖋 Subscribe to the channel for notifications about more exciting locations: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe !

🌏 Let's explore the world together without traveling: 🇮🇹 Spring olive orchards on the hills in Tuscany, Italy 💚 Explore beautiful olive orchids during this virtual walk on the Xplore Nature YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/s1wPBYm7CN8 🖋 Subscribe to the channel for notifications about more exciting locations: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe! 

  🌏 Let's explore the world together without traveling: 🇵🇰 Daniyor view in Pakistan 💚 Don't miss exploring this gorgeous place during a virtual walk here: https://youtu.be/CkAiunxO8wk

🌏 Let's explore the world together without traveling: 🇳🇦 Red sand dunes Namibia 💚 Explore beautiful places like this during virtual walks on the Xplore Nature YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@xplore-nature

  🇮🇩 Is visiting Bali on your bucket list? 🌳 Then make your dream come true now by joining me on this virtual walk through a tropical forest to the picturesque Lake Buyan in Indonesia! https://youtu.be/VNwHvZ2ePuU

  🏠 Do you know someone living in or working at an elderly care facility? 🌍 If so, could you please help me spread the word about my nature walk videos? These videos are a free and easy way to boost their well-being! As research says: "Exposure to nature is a health and wellbeing promotion strategy that is underutilized (and perhaps unknown) by mental healthcare providers." Source: https://www.internationaljournalofwellbeing.org/index.php/ijow/article/view/449/509 👉 https://youtube.com/@xplore-nature Thank you!

  🇮🇩 This is the beautiful Kesirat Beach in Yogyakarta Indonesia! Join me on a virtual walk to visit this gorgeous place! https://youtu.be/2qp5Qz-50QM 🖋 Subscribe to the channel to visit more exciting locations around the world: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe