KA2 Environmental Rights Are Human Rights

Happy Earth Day 2024: Today, on World Earth Day, also known as International Mother Earth Day, we celebrate a globally recognised event that aims to promote the sustainability of our planet and raise awareness for environmental protection.

Celebrated annually on April 22, this significant day engages around one billion people worldwide in activities that address the climate crisis and encourage behavioural change to preserve the environment.

🌡️🌍 February 2024 was the world’s warmest on record.
This extends the run of monthly records to nine in a row.

We need to prepare for the consequences of climate change and adapt – in addition to cutting our greenhouse gas emissions.

The first ever EU Climate Risk Assessment, published this week by the European Environment Agency, identified 36 major climate risks for Europe across five clusters.

Yesterday, we proposed ways to build climate resilience, save lives, cut costs, and protect prosperity across the EU through:

🔸 Improved governance
🔹 Better tools for empowering risk owners
🔸 Harnessing structural policies
🔹 Financing climate resilience

By working together, governments, the private sector and civil society can get ahead of climate risks.

©️ Text and photo provided by European Commission