April 22, 2020: INTERNATIONAL EARTH Day

Humanity was always passionate to understand how Earth came into existence, how the entire flora and fauna emerged, and how everything is co-existing in such a balanced manner. Needless to mention, that’s truly fascinating of how Earth is giving us all the resources needed to survive and evolve, encompassing the entire spectrum: from a small flower to a big tree, from a small bug to a giant elephant, and on top of that the multitude of human beings…to each and every life, Earth is offering the necessary resources to nurture, grow and develop. Unfortunately, human being’s greed perturbed the balance of our Earth. The exhaustion of natural resources, colossal level of pollution, and deforestation have rattled the health of Earth and its resources beyond any repair. If the pivotal actions are not taken within reasonable time, things will really go out of hand. 

earth day commenced in 1970 (initially proposed at UNESCO convention in 1969), and currently, this day is celebrated by more than 193 nations of the world.
International earth day is all about rising world’s citizens together to discuss the most challenging issues humanity is facing and finding the most ingenious and sustainable solutions to overcome the existing challenges. On every celebration (each year) a unique and quintessential theme is picked up that covers the challenges humanity faces.

The International earth day 2020 marks the 50 years anniversary of this initiative and the theme is climate action. Currently, the climate change of Earth is the most uphill task to be concerned about and overcome. Small actions, big meaning...protect nature, preserve life! 

Treat the Earth as if your life depends upon it. (Genesis 2:15)

PS

"Nature is speaking" (video)

Given the current world wide situation, I find appropriate to share here a text (which lately has been circulated extensively on many social media platforms), worth paying attention to:

“We fell asleep in one world, and we awoke into another. Suddenly, Disney has lost its magic, Paris is no longer romantic, New York is no longer standing, the Chinese Wall is no longer a fortress, and Mecca is empty.
Hugs and kisses have become weapons, and not to visit your parents and friends become an act of love. Suddenly you realize that power, beauty and money have no value and can’t offer you the oxygen you struggle for.
The planet continues its life and is still beautiful. Only people are put in cages. I think we are sent a message: «You are not really needed. The air, the Earth, the water and the sky are fine. When you return, remember that you are my guests, not my masters.»”

● A previous post on the same theme: INTERNATIONAL EARTH Day – 2019