As Earth Day nears, we're reminded of how closely our well-being is tied to our planet's health. With climate change and biodiversity loss affecting our food systems through extreme weather, crop failures, and reduced yields, food security is under threat. Changes in agricultural suitability, shifting seasons, and water availability, along with biodiversity's diminishing resilience, are impacting food access, affordability, and sustainability.
This year’s Earth Day theme is “Planet vs. Plastics”, which has us considering how the pressing issue of plastic pollution is harming ecosystems and posing threats to global food security, impacting everything from ocean life to human health. How might we tackle the systemic issues driving plastic production and disposal?
The goal of Earth Day is to inspire, support, and facilitate innovative actions for individuals and organizations to reduce their environmental impact. Below are a few resources and ideas for you to participate in Earth Day 2024! |