DAR ES SALAAM, May 2 -- EARTH Day, marked annually on April 22, is a global event that highlights the importance of protecting the environment.

It raises awareness of critical issues such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss and the need for sustainable living. Over time, it has become a powerful platform for mobilising action and encouraging responsibility at every level of society. Since its launch in 1970, Earth Day has evolved from a national movement in the United States into a worldwide campaign involving more than a billion people across over 190 countries.

What began as a response to growing environmental concerns has transformed into one of the largest civic observances globally, uniting governments, c...