From A Broken World, We Restore Back Better!

Our planet is one the greatest miracles we get to witness every single day, yet it is so vulnerable in countless ways. Each year on April 22nd, we come together to demonstrate support for environmental protection highlighting the need to shift to a more sustainable economy that benefits both people and the planet.  

The first ‘Earth Day’ was celebrated in 1970. It became a topic of discussion after more than 20 million Americans took to the streets to protest against environmental ignorance by the government. Since then, it has been an annual event. This year’s theme for the day is 'Restore Our Earth'.  

This year’s Earth Day lands upon a shaken world: As mankind seeks a return to a form of normalcy, simply going back to business-as-usual is not an option. The pandemic has once again reminded us of the fragility of the world, our societies and economies, and the need to protect ourselves from disasters including climate change and ecosystem destruction. Biodiversity loss is an important cause of emerging infectious diseases.  

‘Restore Our Earth’ is meant that recovery from the pandemic is a chance to set the world on a cleaner, greener, more sustainable path.  

Rather than dwelling on what’s gone wrong, the notion of restoring the Earth reminds us of the opportunities This is not just whimsy; it is a crucial necessity. We must restore – and preserve – the natural world because we live in it. Every one of us needs a healthy Earth to support our livelihoods.