Earth day ppt 2024 presentation by rahul

Earth day ppt 2024

1. Earth Day 2020

2. Earth Day commemorates Earth's unique place in the universe. First Earth Day was conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental “teach-in” on April 22, 1970. Celebrating Earth Day reminds us about Mother Earth. It educates the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. Source : www.un.org

3. Earth Day : Story behind the Scene   On January 28, 1969 , a well drilled by Union Oil Platform A off the coast of Santa Barbara , California, blew out. More than three million gallons of oil spewed, killing over 10,000 seabirds, dolphins, seals, and sea lions. As a reaction to this disaster, activists were mobilized to create environmental regulation, environmental education, and Earth Day. Source: oceanservice.noaa.gov Firefighters battle a fire on Ohio's Cuyahoga River in 1952.

4. Significance Increased global warming , changing weather patterns and depleting resources . People have been witnessing shortage of food. Biodiversity loss also means that we are losing, before discovery, many of nature's chemicals and genes. Terrestrial biodiversity is influenced by climate variability (i.e. drought, flooding) . Source : www.who.int , www.conserve-energy-future.com

5. Theme of the Year - 2020 The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is centred around the theme of “ Climate Action ” in honour of worldwide efforts to halt global warming. It will be celebrated with The Great Global Cleanup , a day dedicated to removing trash from green spaces and urban centres. “ Climate Action ” represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity. Source : www.history.com , www.earthday.org

6. Climate Change : A Major Concern Understanding IPCC’s 3 Special Reports: The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate focuses, for the first time, on the importance of education and climate literacy. Climate Change and Land Global Warming of 1.5°C It warns that average global temperatures could breach the 1.5-degree level as early as 2030. Source : www.ipcc.ch The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.

7. Changes in sea level, polar regions & mountain cryosphere The IPCC Special Report on “ the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate” reports As glaciers melt and snow cover shrinks, warm-adapted plant and animal species migrate upslope. Cold-and snow-adapted species decrease and risk eventual extinction. Changing water availability and quality affects households, agriculture, energy systems, and people. Sea level is currently rising more than twice as fast and will further accelerate reaching up to 1.10m in 2100 if emissions are not sharply reduced. Many low-lying coastal cities and small islands will be exposed to risks of flooding and land loss annually by 2050. Source : www.ipcc.ch , https://phys.org/news

8. People, land and climate in warming world The IPCC Special Report on “The Climate Change and Land” reports About 23% of human-caused emissions come from forestry, agriculture and land uses making it impossible to limit temperature rise to safe levels without altering the way the world produces food and manages land. Desertification will lead to loss of productivity & ecosystem services. Climate change is expected to increase arid biomes & stress on dry-lands due to increase in temperature and decrease in precipitation that will impact vegetation , livestock & people. Source : www.ipcc.ch

9. Impacts of global warming 1.5°C At 1.5°C compared to 2°C: Less extreme weather where people live, including extreme heat and rainfall By 2100, global mean sea level rise will be around 10 cm lower but may continue to rise for centuries Smaller reductions in yields of maize, rice, wheat Global population exposed to increased water shortages is up to 50% less Lower risk to fisheries and the livelihoods that depend on them Up to several hundred million fewer people exposed to climate-related risk and susceptible to poverty by 2050 Source : www.ipcc.ch

10. Treat Climate Crisis With Same Urgency As Coronavirus Climate crisis was fuelling extreme weather, when unprecedented wildfires engulfed parts of the Arctic last summer. In mid-May to mid-June 2019, deadlier heatwaves in India and Pakistan , more than 184 people died in the state of Bihar , the heat wave coincided with extreme droughts and water shortages. According to the Global Climate Risk Index released by Germany-based think tank, Germanwatch, India is the 14th most climate change-affected country in the world. Source : www.theguardian.com

11. Covid-19 is what will teach us how to respond to a crisis With climate change—it affects human health, food security, agricultural security, political and economic stability, and governance. Coronavirus is more immediate, but it’s doing the same thing. Are we going to get enough people to understand the gravity of the problem before it’s devastating in its impacts and possibly not reversible? Source : v blogs.ei.columbia.edu

12. Knowledge for action The more decisively and earlier we act, the more able we will be to address unavoidable changes, manage risks, improve our lives and achieve sustainability for ecosystems and people around the world –today and in the future. Highlight is the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious and coordinated action to address widespread and enduring changes empower people, communities and governments to tackle the unprecedented transitions in all aspects of society; This challenge requires a coordinated response. People with the highest exposure and vulnerability are often those with the lowest capacity to respond. Source : TOI

13. Celebration around the world Senator Gaylord Nelson of the United States initiated this movement and it was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. India has many Earth Day activities. Citizens get involved with efforts to remove waste from the environment and drastically improve their communities. Events are hosted by schools, college student associations & local non-profits to educate and activate people to prevent plastic pollution. Source : www.earthday.org

14. Austin, Texas, United States Austin - the greenest city in US, features musical performances, movement classes, demo on environment safety. Tokyo, Japan Every year, a two-day gathering in Yoyogi Park draws over 100,000 people to the event, who come to hear live music and peruse stalls selling global cuisine and handmade goods. Source : www.earthday.org

15. Barcelona, Spain Organizes an annual Earth Fair - includes a farmers' market, artisan vendors & workshops & conferences on environmental education. New York City, New York, United States Events include the 5K Green Tour - called Street Tree Identification Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Is known for its Earth Day parade. Source : www.earthday.org

16. In Italy – One of the event’s focus was on the 2030 Agenda & the UN Sustainable Development Goals through five talk shows dedicated to the 5Ps of sustainability: People, Planet, Prosperity, Partnership, Peace. In Philippines - Earth Day Run is an annual event hosted by NatGeo . Zero Waste Colchester Recycling Expo 2018 : The goal of this Earth Day event in Colchester, UK was to inspire and promote the repair, reuse, and recycling of all materials to a wider audience. Source : www.earthday.org

17. Kicking the Plastic Bag Addiction: A Plan for Response to Plastic Pollution : Representatives from nations around the world met in New York on April 20, 2018 for a roundtable co-hosted by the Government of Quebec, Earth Day Network, and New York University. Many other events like School, colleges host organic food sale to raise money and help plant trees. Activities like recycling games & environmental arts and crafts. Students & citizens learn and develop action plans to improve waste management practices. Source : www.earthday.org

18. Earth Day 2020 Goes Digital Education Resource Library https://www.earthday.org/education-resource-library/ https:// www.epa.gov / earthday https:// www.plt.org /educator-tips/earth-day-activities/ http:// www.unep.org / http:// www.fao.org / Digital Lessons http:// www.nea.org /tools/lessons/earth-day- curriculum.html https:// www.exploratorium.edu Source : Web

19. Earth Day 2020 Goes Digital Wildlife Channel https:// www.nationalgeographic.org /activity/introduction-earth-day/ Weather Channel https:// weather.com /science/environment Join Virtually https:// www.ncronline.org /news/ earthbeat /14-earth-day-events-you-can-join-your-screen Videos https:// guides.nyu.edu /earth-day/videos Source : Web

20. Earth Day 2020 Goes Digital eBooks https:// guides.nyu.edu /earth-day/ ebooks Register your Digital Earth day https://www.earthday.org/ Live Webinars https:// www.ncronline.org /news/ earthbeat /14-earth-day-events-you-can-join-your-screen www.earthdaylive2020.org  social media (@ earthdaynetwork ) Source : Web

21. Celebrate Virtually Environment teach-in Attend or host a teach-in class on an environment topic including - biodiversity loss, plastic pollution, food waste, air pollution, water pollution, renewable and no renewable sources of energy. Educate and spread awareness in your family, use group chats. Discuss on the plants in their gardens and how they are essential. Find a digital teach-in to attend Source : TOI

22. Food Security Donate to alleviate food insecurity in your community Make use of your garden local plant and serve families to educate them Educate your locality not to waste food Art of Learning Draw and paint about sustainable development and motivate others, organize awareness speech for community or society people to educate them. Make use of the plants near you in your art to project nature closely Reuse nature materials to make new items. Source : NA

23. Wildlife Protection Read articles on internet about how animals, their habitat, zoology. Learn how plants and animals both help in ecosystem Read and see videos on the preservation Watch National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery to know more about them & the need to protect them. Learn about the endangered species and how you can contribute in protecting them. Source : NA

24. Say No To Pollution Avoid using plastics , say no to plastics while shopping and food order, take reusable bag. Ask family members to take a walk or bicycle ride for small distance. Read about pollution control. Discuss with your friends and advice them how they can add value in the keeping nature safe. Make less use of water, plastic, gas, electricity. Source : NA

25. DISTANCE, NOT SILENCE Share what you are doing, Educate whom you find, Contribute where you can Join Virtual Earth Day Live on April 22,2020. Participate in Digital Events, make a difference Share your ideas on social media, learn more about Earth Day, volunteer for virtual classes Together, we can SAVE the Earth: Speak up Act Vote Educate Source : https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-live/

26. TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE THE EARTH Every bit of warming matters Every year matters Every choice matters Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth. The time for action is now. Source : http://www.fao.org/climate-change

27. Thank You ! Contact iNaturewatch Foundation Kharghar , Navi Mumbai www.inaturewatch.org [email protected] [phone] This presentation is developed under corporate employee volunteering initiative by iNaturewatch Foundation If you wish to volunteer, contact us