Did you know?
Earth Day is a historical event that takes place on the 22nd of April every year.
Every year, we take a moment to reflect on how amazing our planet is and what we can do to further protect it.
Participating in earth day helps raise awareness of the importance of protecting our planet and its natural resources. In addition, it encourages people to engage in conserving the environment, attend rallies and concerts, help plant trees, join in clean-up efforts and stop and think about their own actions.
The History of Earth Day
The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 after US Senator, Gaylord Nelson, was inspired to take action after witnessing the damage caused by an oil spill in California in 1969.
He realised there was a need for humans to become more environmentally aware and active in preserving our planet.
Earth Day has quickly become a global phenomenon with more than 1 billion people participating globally in events across 193 countries.
‘Invest In our Planet’
This year, the theme for Earth Day is ‘Invest In Our Planet’.
This year's theme 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. When we ‘Invest In Our Planet’ together, we are supporting healthy, happy, and wealthy communities worldwide.
Want to learn more? You can check out the official Earth Day website here.
Fun fact: You can also check out all the events happening globally on the website too!
