April 22

Earth Day 2019

International Earth Day, commemoration since 1970 in order to raise

awareness of the problems of overpopulation, the production of pollution and
biodiversity on the planet.
The promoter of this celebration was the American Gaylard Nelson, an
environmental activist, an environmental protection school, an environmental
protection agency, an environmental protection school, an environmental
protection school. The environmental protection.
In 1972 the first international conference on the environment was held: the
Stockholm Conference, whose objective was to sensitize world leaders on the
magnitude of environmental problems and to institute the necessary policies
to eradicate them.
The United Nations Organization celebrates Earth Day every year at the winter
equinox, close to March 21.
On February 26, 1971, Secretary General U Thant signed a proclamation of that
effect. At the time of the equinox, the Peace Campaign is played at the UN
headquarters in New York.
Earth Day has helped nations to reflect on the importance of taking care of the
non-renewable resources of the planet and facing new crises such as water
and constant droughts due to climate change.
This year in June, world leaders meet at the United Nations Conference on
Sustainable Development (Rio + 20) in Rio de Janeiro.
During the meeting they will focus on two main themes: how to build a green
economy to achieve sustainable development and lift people out of poverty
and how to improve international coordination for the achievement of
sustainable development.
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The land that we inhabit
«Mother Earth» is a common expression that has been used to refer to the
planet Earth in different countries and regions, which demonstrates the
interdependence between human beings, other living species and the planet
that we all inhabit.
The Earth and its ecosystems are our home. To achieve a balance between the
economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations,
it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the planet.
We celebrate the International Day of Mother Earth to remember that the
planet and its ecosystems give us life and sustenance. With this day, we
assume, in addition, the collective responsibility, as the Rio Declaration of 1992
reminds us, to foster this harmony with nature and Mother Earth.
This day also offers the opportunity to raise awareness among all the
inhabitants of the planet who suffer from the problems that affect the Earth
and the different life forms that he has.
This year, the eighth Dialogue on Harmony with Nature is celebrated on April
23 at the UN Headquarters in New York. This interactive dialogue is a good
platform to address issues such as sustainable production and consumption
patterns in harmony with nature. Likewise, the dialogue wants to encourage
citizens and societies to become aware of how they relate to each other and
how they can relate to the natural world; At the same time, it aims to improve
the ethical foundations of the relationship between humanity and the Earth,
in terms of sustainable development.
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background
Towards a sustainable land
The General Assembly designates in its resolution A / RES / 63/278 on April 22
as International Mother Earth Day, bearing in mind that in many countries
Earth Day is celebrated, and with the objective of achieving a fair balance
between economic needs, social needs and the environments of present and
future generations, and to promote harmony with nature and the Earth.
Invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system,
international, regional and subregional organizations, civil society, non-
governmental organizations and stakeholders on the International Day of
Mother Earth and raise awareness on this subject as proceed
The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment of 1972
celebrated in Stockholm the bases of the global awareness on the
interdependence relationship between human beings, other living beings and
our planet. Likewise, June 5 was established as the World Environment Day
and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) was created, the UN
agency responsible for establishing the global environmental agenda,
promoting the implementation . consistent with the environmental dimension
of sustainable development in the United Nations system and act as an
authorized defender of the environment.
In 1992, more than 178 countries signed Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration on the
Environment
The first day of the Earth took off with enthusiasm "
In 1969, Nelson had the idea of organizing a protest in favor of the
environment, taking as a model the demonstrations against the Vietnam War.
"It was kind of frantic, telegrams, letters and phone calls came from all over
the country," Nelson wrote in an essay shortly before his death in July 2005 at
the age of 89.
"The American people finally had a forum to express their concern about what
was happening to the land, the rivers, the lakes and the air, and they did it
spectacularly."
Nelson recruited the activist Denis Hayes to organize that first April 22 in 1970.
Today, Hayer is recognized as the forerunner of the modern environmental
movement.
The US Environmental Protection Agency was born in the late 1970s, and since
then efforts to improve air and water quality have been gaining ground in the
political arena.
"It was truly amazing what happened," Rogers said. "The walls just collapsed."
Earth Day evolves
Associate Professor of the World Resources Institute in Washington DC, Amy
Cassara, analyzes global environmental trends.
Amy points out that since the beginning of Earth Day, environmental
awareness has gone from being a marginal issue to becoming a general
concern. "80 percent of Americans describe themselves as defenders of the
environment," said Cassará.
"However, today's environmental problems go beyond dirty air, toxic water,
and holes in the ozone layer," he added.
The impact on the environment has been changing to become something
abstract and difficult to explain, "said Cassara.
"As we industrialize, our supply chains are becoming less transparent, so the
consequences of our actions on the environment are more difficult to
understand," he said.
The Earth Day platform wants this day not to be celebrated only during a
joranda, but the commitment extends throughout the year.
"Poetically and morally, planting a tree requires attention for a long time, it's
not just about planting it on the ground," Rogers said.
To help make the transition to a low carbon world, the organization
collaborates with one hundred thousand schools around the world and is part
of environmental projects throughout the year.
Cassara said that his organization uses Earth Day to try to involve political
leaders in the environmental movement.
"Earth Day does not create awareness among the public in the same way it
used to, but it still provides a point of reference for reflection among those of
us in the environmental community," he said.
What to do during Earth Day?
Rogers encourages to establish a public commitment to carry out an action
related to the environment to all those people involved with the environment
on April 22.
Committing to the ideas promoted from the Earth Day platform involves
educating friends and family about global warming or buying ecological
products such as energy saving light bulbs.
The commitment is the maximum of the initiative that continues throughout
the year, "The Green Generation", which has led us to a new call for Earth Day
in 2018.
According to Rogers, they are all part of this generation that marks the
transition from the industrial revolution to the green revolution.
"It's also about generating energy and green jobs ... Every time you mention"
Green Generation, "people know what ideas you're referring to, and that's
exactly what we want."