World Nature Conservation Day, celebrated every July 28, is a global reminder that protecting nature is protecting ourselves. From rainforests to reefs, wetlands to woodlands, ecosystems worldwide are under threat from climate change, pollution, and unsustainable development. But through conservation, we have the power to restore what’s broken. This day marks the legacy of international cooperation to protect biodiversity, starting with the Convention on Biological Diversity and the founding of the IUCN. It’s a moment to reflect and to act on our connection to the planet and its fragile, living systems. In celebration of this year’s Ocean Awareness Contest theme, “Connections to Nature: Looking Inside, Going Outside,” we’re showcasing ten remarkable youth artworks from our past Contests that explore the threads linking human lives with wild landscapes and species. These pieces challenge us to reimagine our relationship with nature, recreate with intention, and restore the balance we’...