The World is our Common Home

* The Kauai bird depicted on the cover, which belongs to the M. Braccatus species of the moho genus, was an endemic bird species specific to Kauai Island of the Hawaiian Islands. It was named after the island where it lived. The most distinctive features of the species were its long, fanlike tail, strong beak, and bright yellow feathers on the legs of the males. Unfortunately, they no longer exist in our world as a result of the destruction of their natural habitats. Back cover lettering: By tackling the climate crisis and saving our biodiversity, we are securing the health and well-being of all people on earth. I welcome the First Lady Emine Erdoğan’s strong voice in this debate in Türkiye. Frans Timmermans Executive vice president for Europian Green Deal We apreciate First Lady Emine Erdoğan’s Zero Waste Project and her inspiring leadership about global climate change. We believe that, thanks to this leadership, many political leaders will come together and make sincere efforts for efficient use of natural resources. MaimuNah Mohd Sharif Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme As First Lady Emine Erdoğan states, climate change is the greatest problem of our century. As COP26 President, I very much welcome the First Lady’s ongoing commitment to tackling climate change and environmental degradation, and thank her for bringing together this collection of motivational stories. The world is our common home, and we must protect it.