"A movement built around protecting life has grown too comfortable asking its own people to absorb loss without enough support, stability or care."
"A better term may be moral injury: the distress that comes from witnessing harm, caring deeply, and still being unable to stop much of it."
"Conservationists are trained to notice what most people miss. They see a reef after the color has drained from bleaching or how a forest has gone quiet from the disappearance of birds."
"The injury does not come from apathy. It comes from commitment."
Conservationists experience significant psychological distress, termed moral injury, from witnessing environmental degradation while feeling powerless to effect change. This distress is compounded by a lack of institutional support and stability. The work of conservationists involves observing the decline of ecosystems and species, which can lead to feelings of loss and burnout. The movement to protect the planet often overlooks the mental health needs of those dedicated to this cause, creating a troubling disconnect between advocacy and support for frontline workers.
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