Earth Day is a global environmental awareness day focused on climate action, biodiversity, and protecting natural ecosystems. It encourages individuals and organisations to take meaningful steps toward sustainability.
What young people, schools & community centres can do
Organise eco-themed workshops (climate change, recycling, biodiversity)
Run tree planting or pollinator garden projects
Hold “eco pledges” where students commit to one sustainable habit
Create climate art displays or poetry exhibitions
Do energy-use audits in classrooms or buildings
Whole-school / organisational approaches
Whole-school assembly on climate impact and local action
Introduce a “Green Team” or Eco Council
Review school energy policies (heating, lighting, electricity use)
Start a termly sustainability action plan
Embed climate learning across subjects (science, geography, art, English)
Social media ideas
Before/after photos of eco-projects
Student climate pledges videos
“One thing we’re changing this Earth Day…” reels
Hashtags:
#EarthDay #Climate