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SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL MOTHER EARTH DAY

 

New York, 22 April 2022

Today is International Mother Earth Day.

It is a chance to reflect on how humanity has been treating our planet.

The truth is, we have been poor custodians of our fragile home.

Today, the Earth is facing a triple planetary crisis.

Climate disruption.

Nature and biodiversity loss.

Pollution and waste.

This triple crisis is threatening the well-being and survival of millions of people...