Observing Earth Day Around the World

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Today is Earth Day…some history: On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans paraded in streets, parks and auditoriums to rally for a sustainable environment after the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Earth Day is now recognized in 192 different countries and the Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes some of these campaigns. Here are a few:*

In India, EDN will host workshops throughout the country to provide environmental education and skills training for sustainable lifestyles to young girls and women.

In Switzerland, the International School of Geneva will be hosting a “green sale”—selling organic food to raise money that will be used to purchase and plant trees throughout the campus.

Earth Day is celebrated in Tunisia by the Higher Institute of Applied Biological Sciences of Tunis, which will be hosting a “Go Greener Maya Campaign,” where college students will present projects to reduce, recycle or reuse waste.

In the Caribbean, the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis will take part in a “Clean Island Sweep,” hosted by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society. The public will be taught how to care for the island through activities led by the group members.

-Written by Andreia Bulhao

*These may not be the only activities in each country.