Importance of the Polar Bear.

Polar Bears are large, white bears found near the Tundra region in the Arctic North Pole, where the subsoil is permanently frozen, making it look like hard ice. Their entire form is stark white except for the eyes, nose and mouth. Interestingly, they have become the iconic symbol of the troubled arctic eco-system. Polar Bears are the perfect source of learning several aspects of biology, geography, mathematics, physics, environmental science, and cultural sociology.

Among the native tribes, the Polar Bear is considered a powerful animal and a symbol of purity, death, re-birth, and transformation. They are remarkably intelligent and have the ability to navigate along with the earth's magnitude. They can introspect and can sustain themselves in adversity. Polar Bears are expert swimmers and are known for their pure spirit, solitude, communication with the divine, and defense mechanism. Although they are carnivorous and arrogant, they have great speed on both ice and the solid earth and can swim non-stop for hundreds of miles. They are fearless and since universal energy flows when fear is absent, the bear serves as a valuableally, both physically and mentally. Humans could learn the art of energy management from this creature.

Significance of International Polar Bear Day.

The International Polar Bear Day is an initiative of Polar Bear International, an N G.O., whose headquarters are in the U.S.A and Canada. The main reason behind this is to raise awareness about the impact of global warming on Polar Bear survival and their habitat. Most schools situated near the North Polar region observe a holiday on this day to educate students and parents about the challenges faced by the Polar Bear and how they can contribute to saving the eco-system. Some of the zoos also follow suit, doing their best to spread awareness. People are encouraged to reduce their carbon imprint, by tuning their thermostat in extreme climates, (since it largely reduces Green House Gas emissions) driving less and installing energy-efficient insulation in houses. International Polar Bear Day is observed on 27th, February every year.

What does the organisation aim to achieve?

The organisation aims at encouraging people worldwide to contribute voluntarily in different ways towards the initiative of Polar Bear conservation by donating, volunteering, conserving, spreading the word, committing, and helping. The organisation has initiated a "Thermostat Challenge," which means monitoring the use of thermostats in homes in both seasons: turning up two degrees during summers and turning down two degrees during winter. Apart from this, it will help to insulate our homes and take other steps to save the ecology. In this way, the organisation aims to ensure the survival of the Polar Bear, a creature in immediate peril.

Organised Initiatives.

As a consequence of this initiative, the University of Saskatchewan, located in Saskatoon, Canada, has followed suit and taken the "Thermostat Challenge," to honor the International Polar Bear Day. This has resulted in the reduction of their carbon emissions by two thousand tons and a revenue benefit of two hundred thousand dollars per year to the university. Other organisations worldwide are striving to create awareness about this on a large scale using media and other resources to inspire people to initiate action, either by minimalizing the use of technology or gadgets that emit gases and harm the environment or take steps to save the ecology for the Polar Bear and other Polar animals. This would also stop the depletion of the ozone layer, which has harmed the habitation of the Polar Bear and other Polar creatures.

The Polar Bear Connection to Ecology.

The countries near the North Pole where Polar Bears live, have taken a joint initiative to save the Polar Bears' habitat by monitoring global temperatures, keeping them to a level where the sea-ice does not retreat. Saving energy produced by carbon-based fuels reduces our carbon emissions and can slow down or even reverse global warming. Polar Bears require sea-ice to reach their prey. They cannot survive without sea-ice. Climate change, the environmental impact of industry, sea-ice loss, and global warming have resulted in the Polar Bear becoming an endangered species.

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