Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2009, the day highlights the need to adopt practices that respect the natural limits of the planet and acknowledge the inherent rights of the Earth and its ecosystems.

The day also serves to reflect on current challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and encourage collective action to ensure a healthy future for generations to come.

Mother Earth Day also serves as a platform to highlight successful conservation initiatives and inspire individual and collective action for the environment.

International Mother Earth Day is commemorated globally with activities that seek to educate and mobilize people around environmental protection.

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