Earth Day, observed every year on April 22, has grown into the world’s largest environmental movement, bringing together over a billion people across 193 countries. It is not just a day of celebration but also one of awareness, activism, and education, encouraging both policy change and individual responsibility toward the planet. First observed in 1970 as a small grassroots initiative, Earth Day has since evolved into a powerful global call to action.
Earth Day began in 1970 in the United States, at a time when environmental concerns were starting to gain public attention but lacked a unified national platform. The movement was spearheaded by Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create a large-scale public demonstration after witnessing the devastating impact of the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. Today, it is coordinated by EARTHDAY.ORG and is observed in over 190 countries, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak