International Mother Earth Day

Earth Day , celebrated on 22 April every year, highlights the importance of protecting the planet’s ecosystems. Marking the occasion, this Copernicus Sentinel-2 mosaic of Earth brings into focus the diversity of landscapes across Europe, Africa, and parts of western Asia. Produced by combining multiple images acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites during the spring of 2025, the mosaic shows land surfaces in natural colour: vegetation appears in green tones, deserts in pale beige. Snow and ice remain visible across northern Europe and Greenland, indicating seasonal conditions at higher latitudes. The European Union is working towards reaching climate neutrality by 2050 by reducing emissions, restoring ecosystems and biodiversity, transitioning to clean energy, and supporting global cooperation. Copernicus data support the monitoring of these changes and inform environmental policy. Discover more ecosystems and pristine natural sites on our Instagram  channel . Snow-capped ...

What Earth Day is all about?  Learn why we celebrate Earth Day every year on April 22nd and how small actions can make a big difference for our planet! From planting trees to saving water  and reducing waste, discover simple ways YOU can help take care of Earth—our shared home.

This webinar will bring together educators, students, and experts to discuss actionable steps towards building a greener and more sustainable future in line with the vision of Mission LiFE.Join us LIVE as we celebrate Earth Day 2026 under the aegis of Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE, promoting sustainable lifestyles and environmental responsibility among students and communities LIVESTREAM  Celebrating Earth Day 2026 | Live Webinar under Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE . . 

Humanity is breaking all the wrong records on global warming . The  Fragile ecosystems face enormous pressure . Dirty air and chemical pollution threaten our land, ocean and health .  But  International Mother Earth Day , on 22 April , is a reminder that there is a lot we can do as individuals to tackle environmental crises like  climate change ,  nature, land and biodiversity loss , and  pollution and waste .  The UNEP has developed toolkits for taking action on a range of environmental issues. 

Did you know that globally over 2 billion hectares of land are degraded? Or that the number and duration of droughts has risen by 29% since 2000? Finding solutions to these global problems is crucial. That is why it is important to  focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience . The Ecosystem Restoration Playbook: A Practical Guide to Healing the Planet describes approaches to restoring eight important types of ecosystems – forests, farmlands, grassland and savannahs, rivers and lakes, oceans and coasts, towns and cities, peatlands, and mountains. By taking these recommended actions, you can become part of a #GenerationRestoration !

The world is in the grip of a climate emergency, a “code red for humanity,” according to the UN Secretary-General. Unless humanity reins in greenhouse gas emissions, warming could reach a catastrophic 2.8°C this century. The United Nations’ Act Now campaign shows how everyday people can cut their carbon footprint by doing simple things, like eating more plants, switching to LED lights and walking instead of driving. The campaign also dives into how citizens can urge governments and businesses to deliver the kind of systemic change needed to avoid a full-blown climate catastrophe.