Nigerian Organisations take part in CNN’s global day of action ‘Call to Earth Day’

Nigerian Organisations take part in CNN’s global day of action ‘Call to Earth Day’

Schools and organisations from across Nigeria took part in CNN’s fourth annual Call to Earth Day, celebrating the links between people and cultures and how these can help to play a vital role in preserving our planet.

As part of a day of global action to raise awareness of environmental issues and engage with conservation education, CNN celebrated Call to Earth Day with special programming on December 11th across TV, digital, and social. This year’s theme focused on Connected Generations and how ancient wisdom can provide solutions for a better future.

One of the organisations in Nigeria that took part in Call to Earth Day was delighted to be a part of the celebration. Merit Nwachukwu, Community Manager at PAKAM Nigeria explained why the organisation participated in the initiative. He said “Through the Recycle Together Campaign, we are inspiring the next generation to recognize the power of collective action in shaping a cleaner and more sustainable world. By engaging young minds and fostering community-driven solutions, we aim to create a ripple effect of environmental consciousness across Nigeria. Together, we can transform waste into wealth and ensure a healthier planet for generations to come.”

The schools and organisations in Nigeria were part of a global initiative that saw over 230,000 people participating in more than 660 events, across five continents and 107 countries. These organisations made a difference to their local communities by holding events including clean-ups, tree plantings, designing art projects, and making environmental awareness videos. Some children also wrote letters or recoded videos to their future selves discussing what they love most about the environment and how to improve the planet they’ll one day inherit.

Other programming on CNN during the day included a special documentary titled Restoring the Andes, showcasing the conservation work of Peruvian biologist and Rolex Laureate Constantino Aucca Chutas. CNN correspondents visited schools around the world in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and both North and South America, showcasing environmental reporting on CNN International and CNN en Español TV networks, digital, and social media platforms as well as on CNN Arabic.

Call to Earth Day is part of Call to Earth, a major network initiative launched by CNN in 2019, in partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, shining a light on those committed to safeguarding our planet for future generations. Over the last five years, this award-winning programming has told stories of changemakers, visionaries, and ground-breaking projects making a difference to the world around them.

Watch highlights from Call to Earth Day 2024 here.