Earth Day is a significant global event held annually on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental protection and combat climate change. In 2025, the 55th anniversary of Earth Day will be themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasizing that every individual and community action can create a substantial change in safeguarding our green planet.   

Earth Day with theme “Our Power, Our Planet”

Action from Every Individual: The Beginning of Change

Climate change is one of the most significant threats we face. Signs such as rising global temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental pollution are becoming increasingly severe.   

According to a United Nations report, human greenhouse gas emissions are the primary cause of this phenomenon. However, each individual can contribute to reducing the impact of climate change through simple and practical actions in daily life. Small actions, such as turning off lights when not in use, using renewable energy, reducing plastic consumption, or taking public transport instead of private cars, can create significant changes if implemented widely.   

According to WWF, saving energy not only minimizes CO2 emissions but also helps reduce living costs for families and communities. A green campaign can have a major impact on the environment, and everyone can participate in the action.

Community Involvement: Together to Make a Big Difference

Earth Day 2025 is not just an opportunity for each individual to show commitment to protecting the planet but also a time for global organizations and communities to join a common campaign. Global campaigns such as Earth Hour or environmental protection contests not only highlight community concern but also promote collective action. When nations, organizations, and businesses unite to act for a green future, the power of community will create greater and more sustainable change.   

Activities in the mobile green station program organized by the OU Green Plus club – Photo: OU Green Plus

In response to Earth Day 2025, organizations worldwide will host events such as workshops, exchanges, and communication campaigns to raise awareness about using renewable energy, minimizing plastic waste, and protecting wildlife. 2025 will be an opportunity to promote environmental protection initiatives and policies, from encouraging companies to use green energy to improving waste management and reducing CO2 emissions.   

Read more: Earth Day Network

Why is Earth Day Important?

Earth Day is not just an occasion to turn off lights and save energy; it is also a reminder of each person's role in protecting the planet. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges humanity faces. However, scientific research indicates that if we can reduce emissions and enhance the protection of natural ecosystems, we can still partially reverse the impact of climate change. Earth Day is an opportunity for everyone to realize that their actions, no matter how small, can make a big difference.   

The activities taking place on Earth Day 2025 will continue to affirm that environmental protection is not the responsibility of any single entity but of the entire society. Every small action by individuals or organizations will contribute to reducing pollution and restoring damaged ecosystems. That is the powerful message of Earth Day 2025: “Our Power, Our Planet.”   

What Can We Do?

To celebrate Earth Day, what we need to do is not just for this day but also regularly and continuously whenever possible:

• Clean up streets, alleys, neighborhoods, public playgrounds, ponds, lakes, and canals.   

• Plant many trees and organic vegetables.

• Avoid using plastic bags and bottles.

• Utilize sunlight, choose energy-saving devices, and turn off all electrical appliances when not in use.

• Use public transport or bicycles.

• Eat seasonal food, grown locally.

• Reduce meat consumption to limit greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock industry.   

• Get electronic invoices instead of paper ones

• Read on digital devices instead of printing documents.

• Hold online meetings.

• Write articles promoting Earth Day.

• Use less water.

• Buy used items that are still usable.

Spread the Spirit of Earth Day

Earth Day is not just a one-time event but an ongoing movement for everyone to recognize the importance of environmental protection. We cannot do everything, but if each individual acts consciously, we can make a big difference. Let's work together, starting with small actions, to build a sustainable future where everyone contributes to protecting our green planet.   

Read more: Earth Day Official Website

Let's act together, protect the Earth, and build a green future!

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