Yet, true life is not in empty words or mindless entertainment but in action. Engaging in collective environmental restoration projects can rejuvenate both the planet and our sense of purpose, making us part of something enduring and generational. The rise of the Industrial Age brought Western society unprecedented ease, mobility, communication, and abundance, fostering an illusion of mastery over nature. This success, heavily promoted by global media, has set a benchmark that other countries strive to emulate, often unsustainably. However, the West’s lifestyle is no longer tenable even for itself.

Our current living model, driven by consumption and unsustainable practices, is fundamentally flawed. The ecological footprint of high-income countries is starkly disproportionate to their biocapacity, leading to pollution and resource depletion. It is not just about consumption habits but about reforming laws, tax systems, financial rules, education, and agricultural practices. If we do not change course, our civilisation is on a path to collapse. Yet, since the 1970s, many international organisations, universities, research centres, and communities have been actively working on these issues, demonstrating a proactive approach to creating a sustainable future.