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Based on the survival instinct, humans have started to pursue better and higher living standards through modernization and technology improvement. However, at the same time, humans have changed Earth’s original ecological environment. It should be our responsibility to start managing human impact on the natural environment and restore nature to its original form, from eco-systems, animals, plants to even air and water. This is not just for our generation, but for future generations to come.
Source: Wilderness Crossing
Source: Wilderness Crossing
Through years of hard work, the Society of Wilderness (SOW) has established its reputation and gained more recognition. SOW has had many successful campaigns in the past. In 2010, the “Climate Vanguard - #1 Immediate Action to Protect the Earth” campaign received much attention, followed by SEE Award and “Eco-Echo Award - Ecological Conservation Hope Project” campaign in 2015. Other campaigns such as “Shuanglianpi Conservation of Endangered Plants” and “Education Promotion Plan” have all gained recognition from the general public and governments. Such recognition provided the foundation for SOW to achieve better results.
Source: Wilderness Crossing
Source: Wilderness Crossing
According to statistics, with continuous effort made by its members, SOW is able to achieve outstanding results by winning various awards in the past 20 years. The success not only allows SOW to move toward realizing its vision and goals, but also encourages more people to join and make contribution and effort toward protecting the natural environment. The awards and recognitions are listed below:
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For example, 2019’s 4th Eco Echo Award: “Eco-Echo Ecological Conservation Hope Project”, “Internet Popularity Award” - Shuanglianpi Conservation of Endangered Plants are the result of SOW’s effort in in-situ conservation in the Shuanglianpi conservation zone. Although still small in terms of numbers, through conservation works, many species that have disappeared in the past have now returned to the Shuanglianpi habitat. SOW decided to build a pound to be the shelter of aquatic plants and implement on-site conservation. In addition to preserving precious endangered species, SOW is also doing research and making preparations to restore the habitat with the goal to protect and nurture the endangered species. SOW also hopes that more people can learn about Shuanglianpi’s endangered species and conservation works. |
 Source: Wilderness Crossing |
The Society of Wilderness has been dedicating its effort in environmental related issues since 1995. It has members throughout Taiwan. Over the years SOW has promoted many events and activities including “Earth Hour” – To promote and embrace green life, adopt climate change, and appreciate the planet through collaboration of top 100 buildings to turn off lights at a specific time, “Earth Day” – Emphasize on finding greens and experience the nature environment in the jungle made up by cities and concrete, “World Ocean Day”- To raise public’s awareness on protecting the oceans, “International Coastal Cleanup”- Actively calling for clean coastlines and ending wastes in the marine ecosystem, and “Sustainable Seafood through Protecting Sharks. If an event or activity can benefit the nature environment in Taiwan or anywhere on Earth, SOW is always present and willing to take the lead. |
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https://www.sow.org.tw/award/624 |
It is SOW’s mission to promote habitat conservation and protection actions in Taiwan and globally through education. In 2012, SOW was awarded, “Environment Friendly Award” of the Shopping Design Award. |
In recent years, SOW has dedicated itself to conservation of nature and restoring the natural ecosystem. It has made numbers of large scale initiatives to attract more public attention to critical environmental issues. Different from applying traditional memorization techniques, SOW prefers to blend environmental education into daily life of the general public. Based on its effort in promoting environmental education, SOW received the Department of Environmental Protection, Taipei City Government 5th Environmental Education Award- Excellence Award for an Organization on November 25, 2016. |
 Source: https://www.sow.org.tw/about/awards |
With many recognition and awards, SOW continues to put effort in protecting and rebuilding the wilderness, allowing natural ecosystems and species to be reborn in the restored environment and create a sustainable ecological cycle – the circle of life. This also gives the Earth a natural environment where the wilderness can enjoy such natural ecology even in the modern world. If we can achieve this goal, it will be a glory to wilderness protection, and the highest pride to the planet.
Source: Wilderness Crossing
Source: Wilderness Crossing