World Earth Day 2024 Matters in South Africa
The first Earth Day on 22 April 1970 mobilised millions of Americans from all walks of life to birth the modern environmental movement. 120 million Americans - 10% of the U.S. population at the time — took to the streets, college campuses and hundreds of cities to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward. Since then, Earth Day has evolved into the largest civic event on Earth, activating billions of people across 192 countries to safeguard our planet and fight for a brighter future.
Southern Africa is home to myriad conservation projects working hard to raise environmental awareness and make a positive impact on our planet.
The Cape Town Environmental Education Trust (CEET) has made it their mission to reconnect children and youth to the wonders of nature and expose t...