The work of a human consciousness towards a balanced and harmonious relationship with the natural environment is a fundamental line of Tsawa Foundation.
Planet Earth is the home – the habitat – of all living beings, including us, humans. We observe that for life the relationships that are established between beings and their environment, and between them, are necessary. In this sense, we think that the vision proposed by the Gaia hypothesis is particularly inspiring: the set of living beings, the natural cycles and everything that the Earth provides acts as if it were a single organism, in a joint and self-regulated way.
Human activity often moves on the margins of a conscious relationship with nature. And, from a perspective that is surely too selfish, humanity has made use of natural resources without valuing the balance of relationships and harmony that sustains life. Environmental degradation is increasingly evident and the imbalances we observe point to several threats for the present and the immediate future.
The coexistence of the human species with its natural environment is possible if it enters into collaboration in an interrelated way. We must break with the idea that progress and human development are only possible if they are accompanied by material and quantitative growth. We must move towards a relationship between humanity and the environment that is more mature, wiser and of higher quality. And this implies developing a capacity that is very specific to men and women: conscience.
Careful observation of life can reveal this maturity. By doing so, we will discover how we are invited to relate to the environment and to other living beings. Biomimicry, learning to solve problems as nature does, can become a benefit for all beings.
Hope is a virtue that invites us to recognize that there is always a way out, that change is possible. In the context of global environmental degradation, actions to restore natural habitats are increasingly necessary. At Tsawa Foundation, we propose work that awakens one’s own consciousness, discovering knowledge of nature, cultivating attentive observation and carrying out actions to care for and improve natural habitats.