On 22 April, millions of people across the world will be
coming together to mark Earth Day, an event dedicated to support environmental
protection and the well-being of the planet. First celebrated in 1970 in the
United States, Earth Day also came to be known as the International Mother
Earth Day with the adoption of the United Nations resolution, recognising the
earth and its ecosystems as our home.
Earth Day is celebrated in different ways across cities
and countries. There are educational activities, games and competitions,
eco-friendly products and eco-related films, all of which aim to remind us that
we have a collective responsibility to protect this earth not just for us, but
also for the future generations of humanity.
With more and more of the planet’s natural resources
being consumed every day, we’re facing the biggest environmental challenge our
generation has ever seen – climate change. Climate change continues to threaten
our lives in different ways, including our health, livelihoods and the
environment we live in. Not only that, it is also seriously affecting the
future of our planet and that of our children. The good news is that we can
still make a difference, but we need to act now.
Internationally, there will be more emphasis attached to
environmental protection, with the finalisation of the Sustainable Development
Goals in September 2015, and the 21st session of the Conference of
Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which
will see the adoption of a new climate action agreement.
But, there are many activities you can do to help raise
awareness on the challenges that threaten the well-being of the earth, which
ultimately impacts all of us. So, why not make a commitment to make a change
for the environment this Earth Day?
At Quest, working with communities to protect our
environment is at the heart of what we do. From protecting rescued wild animals
in Bolivia to reducing the destruction of the Peruvian Amazon through the
sustainable management of forests. Through our work in this sector, we hope to
contribute to environmentally-focused sustainable development.
This Earth Day, our partners in Bolivia are planning to
host several events for their community. They will be screening an environment-themed
documentary in Parque Machia for residents in Villa Tunari, set up a drawing
station for local children, encouraging them to explore environmental themes
through drawing and a special dinner for Machia’s volunteers.
What will you be up to this Earth Day?
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