Earth Day 2022: Date, Theme, History, And Significance

The theme for Earth Day 2022 is "Invest In our Planet"

Earth Day is observed on April 22. This day aims to spread awareness about issues, including pollution, deforestation, and global warming. Several campaigns, drives, and events are organised to motivate people to come together and help find solutions to problems plaguing our planet. 

Also known as International Mother Earth Day, it is an occasion to join hands and acknowledge the global climate crisis which needs immediate attention. This special event focuses on the growing concerns of overpopulation, depleting quality of the environment, and loss of biodiversity.

The theme for Earth Day 2022 is “Invest In our Planet” calling for businesses to shift towards sustainable practices. 

History and Significance:

Through a resolution that was adopted in 2009, the General Assembly selected 22 April as International Mother Earth Day. However, the history attached to it dates back to the 1970s when an environmental protection norm was not yet a priority.

In 1972, the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm marked the beginning of global awareness among people, living species, and the planet.

Much later in 1992, the Statement of principles for the Sustainable Management of Forests and the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development was adopted at the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit by more than 178 governments.

From then on, the United Nations celebrates this special day through a platform called ‘Harmony with Nature’ for global sustainable development on International Mother Earth Day.