International Mother Earth Day 

Every April 22nd, stakeholders of all backgrounds come together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of Earth Day. Our world needs transformation.

It’s time for the people of the world to hold governments and the private sector accountable for their role in our environmental crisis while also calling for bold, creative, and innovative solutions. This will require action at all levels, from business and investment to city and national government. That’s where you come in: as an individual, you yield real power for change through your influence as a consumer, a voter, and a community member. Don’t underestimate your power.

When your voice and actions are united with millions of others around the world, we can create an inclusive and impactful movement that is impossible to ignore. Throughout April, we commemorate Earth month with marches, rallies, volunteer events, and more. United together, we’ll drive a year of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to a sustainable and equitable future for our planet

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. When we Invest In Our Planet together, we are supporting healthy, happy, and wealthy communities worldwide. Visit EARTHDAY.ORG to learn more and sign up for updates on our work.

What ways to invest in our planet? By planting trees or by participate in advocacy. 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 organizers 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.

The world needs to end plastic pollution. Plastic pollution is one of the most important environmental problems that we face today. It impacts the environment and our health and wellbeing. We have all contributed to this problem – mostly unknowingly – and we must work to reduce and ultimately to End Plastic Pollution.

Why not use sustainable fashion? Fast fashion has completely revolutionized the apparel industry, but not for the better. Behind every piece of clothing in a store, there is an industry stripping the Earth of its limited resources and exploiting the labor force that works in its garment factories. Tremendous waste characterizes this industry as it depletes healthy soil, contaminates fresh water sources, pollutes the air we breathe, defiles our oceans, destroys forests and damages eco-systems and the health of their biodiversity.

Sustainable fashion refers to a clothing supply chain that is ecologically and socially responsible. It aims to reorient the industry and consumers away from the fast fashion model and toward sustainable practices in sourcing, production, distribution, marketing, and consumption. 

Source: earthday.org

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Upcoming World events

20 Apr   Chinese Language Day

21 Apr   World Creativity and Innovation Day 

22 Apr   International Mother Earth Day 

23 Apr   World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO] 

23 Apr   English Language Day

23 Apr   Spanish Language Day

24 Apr   World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]

24 Apr   International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 

25 Apr   World Malaria Day [WHO]

25 Apr   International Delegate’s Day 

26 Apr   International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 

26 Apr   World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

28 Apr   International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]

28 Apr   World Day for Safety and Health at Work

28 Apr   International Jazz Day