Earth Day 2015: It’s our turn to lead
Earth Day’s 45th anniversary - could be the most exciting year in environmental history.
On Earth Day we need you to take a stand so that together, we can show the world a new direction. It’s our turn to lead. So our world leaders can follow by example. For many, climate change seems like a remote problem, but the reality is that it’s already affecting people, animals and places around the world. A change needs to be made. On April 22 we are harnessing the power of Earth Day to show our communities and our leadership that we want action on climate. It’s our turn to lead.
“But the big decisions that lie ahead are not just for world leaders and policy-makers. Today, on Mother Earth Day, I ask each one of us to be mindful of the impacts our choices have on this planet, and what those impacts will mean for future generations. ”
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
International Mother Earth Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in nature. It honors the Earth as a whole and our place within it. It does not seek to replace other events, such as Earth Day, which has been celebrated by many people around the world on 22 March since the 1970s, but rather to reinforce and reinterpret them based on the evolving challenges we face.
The world has been slow to respond to the emergencies posed by global warming and the damage human activities are causing the planet. In 1972, the United Nations organized the first UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm. It marked the beginning of a global awareness of the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species, and our planet.
Ten things you can do to help save our planet for our future generations:
1. Plant a tree
2. Pick up litter
3. Take short showers
4. Use cold water to wash your clothes
5. Buy local fruits and vegetables
6. Use energy efficient light bulbs
7. Bike, walk or use public transportation
8. Reduce, reuse and recycle
9. Support local businesses
10. Spread the word and help other people go green
What you need to know about our planet:
Information Source: United Nations Organisation
