Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Every April 22nd, stakeholders of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. This day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970 in order to bring attention to emerging environmental issues. Today, it is recognised as the largest secular observance in the world, marked by more than a billion people scattered across 190 countries. It is a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national and local policy changes.
This year, we rally behind the theme “Invest In Our Planet”, which highlights the importance of dedicating our time, resources, and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues. Investing in our planet is necessary to protect it and the best way to pave a path towards a prosperous future.
Change starts with action. Better yet, an action that affects the world around you. A Billion Acts of Green are happening across the planet. From students in classrooms to organisers in their communities to officials in government there are ways for anyone of any background to make a difference. Start small and go big or start big and stay big. Either way, keep coming back, keep taking action and join the movement to change the world.
How can you take action?
- Plant Trees. Reforestation campaigns have planted tens of millions of trees over the last decade.
- Reduce Plastic Consumption. Make a plan to reduce your plastic consumption.
- Participate in Advocacy. Send a letter to your local elected officials, speak up at your next town hall meeting, or sign an Earth Day petition.
- Vote Earth. Use our the Vote Earth hub to register to vote, learn your voting rights, and get reminders for important voting deadlines.
- Sustainable Fashion. Learn about the detrimental impacts of fast fashion, the importance of sustainable fashion, and commit to responsible consumption.
- Plan your own event (i.e., marches, rallies, community cleanups, events).
When we Invest In Our Planet together, we are supporting healthy, happy, and wealthy communities worldwide.
