On the occasion of World Book Day, we present a selection of essential readings that address issues related to sustainability, ecology and conservation:

1. «The Wounded Earth: What World Will Our Children Inherit?» by Miguel Delibes and Miguel Delibes de Castro: A work that confronts us with the most urgent environmental challenges and urges us to act to preserve our common home for future generations.
2. «The sixth extinction: An unnatural story» by Elizabeth Kolbert: Kolbert takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of mass extinctions and shows us how human activity is triggering the next great extinction crisis.
3. «Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things» by William McDonough and Michael Braungart: A groundbreaking read that proposes a revolutionary approach to industrial design, where all products are designed to be completely recyclable or biodegradable.
4. «Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth» by James Lovelock: Lovelock introduces us to his Gaia theory, which posits that the Earth is a self-regulating living organism, and challenges us to reconsider our relationship with the planet.
5. «Ecology and the economy» by E.F. Schumacher: A classic that examines the intersection of economics and the environment, and shows us how we can create an economic system that respects the Earth's limits.
6. «Silent Spring» by Rachel Carson: A pioneering book that warns about the dangers of pesticides and reminds us of the importance of protecting nature and biodiversity.
7. «This changed my life: The power of responsible consumption» by Caryn L. Hayes: A practical guide that teaches us how we can reduce our ecological footprint through more conscious and sustainable consumption decisions.