With climate change emerging as an urgent global issue, transportation emissions remain a critical contributor to the crisis. Among the various modes of travel, aviation stands out as one of the most carbon-intensive, accounting for roughly 12% of transport-related CO₂ emissions worldwide [1]. In stark contrast, rail travel contributes just 1% of total transport emissions [1], … [Read more...] about Advocating for A Campaign of World Inland Flight-Free Fridays
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Quadruple Planetary Crises
Earth is the only planet we can live on. It is our home. In recent years, our world is facing major environmental challenges and global crises, mainly caused by human activities. This video gives an overview of these planetary crises. Before 1804, the world population was less than 1 billion people. It took more than one hundred and twenty years to double to 2 billion by … [Read more...] about Quadruple Planetary Crises
Overview of Planetary Crises and Earth Day Advocacy
Earth is our home, and the only planet we can live on. In recent years, our world is facing major environmental challenges and global crises, mainly caused by human activities. This video aims to provide an overview of these planetary crises and the history of International Mother Earth Day, with an emphasis on its prominent yearly themes and key advocacy. Earth is our … [Read more...] about Overview of Planetary Crises and Earth Day Advocacy
Clean Air Day 2026
Date: 3rd Thursday, 18 June 2026; 10th Annual Day. Founder: Global Action Plan – a UK-based environmental charity Objectives: Clean Air Day is observed annually in the UK on the third Thursday of June for the following purposes: Inception: Clean Air Day was officially held for the first time in 2017. Background: The WHO and the UK Government … [Read more...] about Clean Air Day 2026
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025
Date: Sunday, 7 September 2025; 6th Annual Day. Conveners: Objectives: The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is annually observed for the following purposes: Inception: The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies was held worldwide for the first time on 7th September 2020. History: In late 2019, the Republic of Korea proposed … [Read more...] about International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2025