It is with great pleasure that we are here today for the presentation of the book "Myths and Truths about the Animals of Cyprus", a book that is the result of the cooperation between the Ministries of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment and Education, Culture, Sports and Youth.
The protection of biodiversity, i.e. every form of life on Earth, is a priority for our Ministry, which also seeks to improve the place of animals in our consciousness and in society. To this end, we are implementing an Integrated Framework for the Protection and Welfare of Animals, and through a series of actions and new legislation, we have brought animals to the forefront of our policies.
We firmly believe that every animal on Earth, from the smallest insect to the largest mammal, contributes in its own unique way to the balance of our shared ecosystem and deserves our respect.
The misconceptions that some people have about animals, that they pose a threat to them or their property, often lead them to hunt and kill them, bringing some species to the brink of extinction.
The book "Myths and Truths about the Animals of Cyprus" seeks in a simple way to refute misconceptions and emphasize the importance of respecting all forms of life. With these values we graft these values onto children, the new generations, on whom we place our hopes for a better future for all the species we live with on the planet.
This book has been distributed to all primary schools in Cyprus, thus contributing to the information and awareness of children about the animals of our country.
This book has been distributed to all primary schools in Cyprus, thus contributing to the information and awareness of children about the animals of our country. From the information that reaches us, children and teachers have embraced this book.
Many thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture officials who worked on the writing of the texts, as well as the team of teachers who created the educational activities that accompany the texts.
(NΓ/IK)
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