365 Sustainable Decisions Challenge

  🌍 Our current economy's focus on growth over well-being is contributing to three critical planetary crises: climate change, environmental pollution, and biodiversity loss. 💥 These crises are putting us in danger physically and mentally, for example with wildfires becoming more severe due to the climate crisis. 💡 But there's hope! By shifting our economic perspective and embracing sustainable investments, we can make a positive impact. 🌱 💰 Sustainable investments take into account environmental, social, and governance factors, fostering long-term benefits that go beyond financial returns. 😁 Learn how these investments can not only drive positive change but also indirectly improve our health and psychological well-being. 👉 Read more: https://medium.com/@ErlijnG/2-benefits-of-sustainable-investments-on-psychological-well-being-13e42f2162e6

  🌋 Plunyon Kalikuning Park is a popular tourist attraction to enjoy the views on the volcano Mount Merapi. 🇮🇩 But as flying causes a lot of CO2 emissions, wouldn't it be awesome to visit this place virtually? 🎁 And a bonus: joining the virtual guided tour is free! 🚶‍♀️ Set off on the tour here: https://youtu.be/lKvauHdmwWI ✒ Subscribe to the channel for notifications about more exciting locations: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe

  🌳 Have you ever heard of the famous Black Forest in Germany? Have you ever visited it? 🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ Join me on a interesting and gorgeous virtual guided tour https://youtu.be/4cx3eou3WBQ 🖊 Subscribe to the channel for updates about new tours by clicking this link: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe

🌏 Did you know that tourism contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions? That is why sustainable tourism is critical! 🌱 In this article, I explain how green and social tourism are transforming the way we explore the world and how easy it is for you as tourist to contribute as well: https://medium.com/the-environment/how-tourism-can-benefit-tourists-environment-and-attractions-247382fa7d

  🌳 Oak trees were sacred to ancient Germanic tribes. Do you know what happened to trespassers on oak groves? 🇩🇪 They were sentenced to death! Learn more about this and other fascinating facts about nature and sustainability during this virtual walk in Germany. Subscribe to the channel for updates about new tours by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/@xplore-nature https://youtu.be/o6Hisjxcqcw

  🐒 Would you like to meet long-tailed macaques? 🇵🇭 Join me on this virtual guided walk in the Philippines! And don't miss any exciting future walks around the world by subscribing to the channel: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe https://youtu.be/KbGPy6NjLf4

  🍍 When you have finished eating a pineapple, what do you do with the leaves? 🇰🇪 They can be put to good use! Learn more about this and other fascinating facts about nature and sustainability during this virtual walk in Kenya: https://youtu.be/kAI4LQkK0l0

  👿 Do you know how the "Devil's Kitchen" looks like and where this name comes from? 🇺🇸 Pay a visit to it during our virtual walk to Caesars Head in South Carolina, USA, and learn more from the guided tour! https://youtu.be/ibbc7w1Gz_I

It has been an honor to support the United Nations with my expertise on both cyber-security and environmental sustainability! I was lead author on this recent paper on cyber-security threats in the critical energy infrastructure: https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2023-08/ECE_ENERGY_GE.6_2023_3_ECE_ENERGY_GE.5_2023_3_EN_0.pdf

  🇧🇪 How many different species do you guess live in Belgium? Find out the answer and many other fascinating facts during the guided tour through the nature reserve Walenhoek. https://youtu.be/0m2bbjIbAH0

  🇨🇭 Join me on this walking travel tour over the beautiful Uetliberg-Albis in Switzerland! This walking tour allows you to explore nature, relax, and learn a lot about nature and sustainability. This is possible because we come across different interesting plants and animals, hear relaxing nature sounds and background music, and you can activate a guided tour in the subtitles. You will also have plenty of time to enjoy the calming atmosphere. Looking forward to setting off together! https://youtu.be/RktlxHjvKlQ

  🇺🇦 Enjoy this virtual walk through Park saint Volodymir Hill in Kyiv, Ukraine. ☮ During this peaceful nature walk, we are able to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. An unusual atmosphere as a war is going on in the country. We are safe though. 🐦 The singing birds and calming music also make it a perfect opportunity to enjoy the walk. When you want to learn fascinating facts about #nature and #sustainability, I will share a lot of interesting information in the guided tour in the subtitles. 🏙 At the end, I will also take you briefly into Kyiv's city center: https://youtu.be/RGzbt0agqbA

  🌺 Did you know that bromeliads bloom only once in their lifetime? 🇨🇴 Meet several bromeliads on this relaxing nature walk over the gorgeous Orchid Trail in Medellin, Colombia: https://youtu.be/Z1Mr-643Vlg 🌍 And when you appreciate these videos, make sure you don't miss future videos and support this YouTube channel by subscribing: https://www.erlijn.nl/link/subscribe

🌱 Do you know how a butcher's-broom looks like and where this name comes from? 🇮🇹 Don't miss this and other fascinating facts about nature and sustainability during this walk in Tuscany, Italy! https://youtu.be/vPahwWTCwug  

  ⁉ Do you know what this is: GCTAGCGTAGCTTAA? And do you know where this can potentially be found? 🇵🇱 Learn the answers and other fascinating facts about #nature and #sustainability in the guided tour during our walk in Krakow, Poland! https://youtu.be/zD1-s6d6xYA

  ⛰ Do you know how fast the Indian tectonic plate is moving? And how quickly it makes the mountains in Norther Pakistan grow? 🚶‍♀️ I will share the answers - and other fascinating facts about #nature - in the guided tour on our way to Daniyor view. Looking forward to go on this adventure together! https://youtu.be/CkAiunxO8wk

  🌬 Do you know why hydropower is uncommon in The Netherlands and they using windmills instead? 🇳🇱 Learn more about this and other fascinating facts about #nature and #sustainability in this guided walking tour along the Dommel stream: https://youtu.be/oRlP9kQP7XM

I have good news! My xplore Nature videos, in which we explore #nature around the world, from now on have guided tours in English, Dutch, and German! And I'm also working on adding these languages to previous videos, so more are coming soon. Enjoy this walking tour video to the scenic Lake Berglstein in Austria! https://youtu.be/H3Z0r4OeUkg

🥔 As our world population grows, the demand for food rises, which presents environmental challenges. 🌍 Agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions and land usage contribute to these concerns. 🌱 Innovative solutions are emerging to minimize agriculture's impact. For example, potato peels can be transformed into biofuels! 🛢️ This offers benefits like reducing fossil fuel reliance, lowering biofuel costs, and curbing waste sent to landfills. 🔬 Dive into how potato peels can be used for sustainable bioethanol and biogas production: https://medium.com/the-environment/4-ways-potato-peels-can-be-used-for-biofuel-production-36707bfb50e8 Huge amounts of potato peels are wasted around the world (credit:  domnitsky  on  Shutterstock )

 🌴 Do you know what dancing pines are and what sound they make? 🇮🇩 I'll show them in this relaxing nature walk through the picturesque Pengger Pine Forest in Indonesia, and much more! https://youtu.be/a_oHpC3XQcA