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Every year, on April 22, the world is reminded of the challenges facing planet Earth. The day is marked as Earth Day and it aims to educate people on the importance of protecting the natural habitat, counter climate change and stop destruction of biodiversity, all of which impact the livelihoods of people.
Theme of Earth Day 2021
Every year, the day is marked with a unique theme. This year, it is – Restore Our Earth, which aims to educate people that together everyone can prevent the forthcoming disasters of climate change and environmental destruction.
History of Earth Day
- From rise in instances of forest fires, soaring temperatures to unpredictable weather patterns and spells of drought and floods, it is a full blown crisis that cannot be ignored.
- Even the current crisis of COVID -19, the worst pandemic in over 100 years, lays bare the damage consistent loss of biodiversity and the resultant man animal conflict can cause.
- As we celebrate April 22 this year, experts, environmentalist, activists and other stakeholders give a clarion call on the need to shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Here is why celebrating Earth Day assumes importance:
Theme of Earth Day 2021
Every year, the day is marked with a unique theme. This year, it is – Restore Our Earth, which aims to educate people that together everyone can prevent the forthcoming disasters of climate change and environmental destruction.
History of Earth Day
- Back in 1970, Earth Day was founded by Senator of United States Gaylord Nelson to promote ecology and raise awareness about the growing problems of air, water, and soil pollution.
- Then in 1990, the Earth Day went global when a group of environmental leaders approached Denis Hayes, an advocate of environmental causes and potential of solar power, to organize another major campaign for the planet.
- That year, the day helped mobilise 200 million people in 141 countries, putting environmental issues onto the world stage. Earth Day 1990 also gave a huge boost to recycling efforts worldwide and helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The United Nations calls it by “International Mother Earth Day”.
- In 2020, Earth Day marked 50 years with global activations that aim to mobilise a billion people worldwide for transformative action for the planet.
Published date : 23 Apr 2021 03:59PM
