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International Mother Earth Day: 22 April

Earth Day or International Mother Earth Day is observed globally on 22 April every year. The Day will be celebrated all over the world to spread awareness for Earth’s wellbeing and to encourage people to support environmental protection. World Earth Day 2021 will mark the 51st Anniversary of the day since it started being observed in 1970. Earth Day was renamed officially by the UN in 2009 as International Mother Earth Day.

The theme of 2021 International Mother Earth Day is Restore Our Earth.

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History of Earth Day:

It was in the year 1970 when about 20 million Americans realized that protecting Mother Earth is an absolutely crucial need. Hence, it was this year when Earth Day was observed for the very first time. Every year billions of people across the world participate in different activities such as planting trees, cleaning campaigns, and others to offer their bit to Mother Nature.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • UNEP Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya.
  • UNEP Head: Inger Andersen.
  • UNEP Founder: Maurice Strong.
  • UNEP Founded: 5 June 1972, Nairobi, Kenya.

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