Earth Day 2025 is around the corner, and it’s a powerful opportunity to supercharge your sustainability goals. With the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” this year’s global call to action highlights our collective strength in creating a renewable future. Whether you’re a sustainability manager at a university, NHS trust, local council, or business, this guide will show you how to turn Earth Day into a springboard for long-lasting change.
What Is Earth Day and Why Does It Matter?
Earth Day is the world’s largest civic observance dedicated to environmental protection. Celebrated every year on 22 April, it brings people together across borders to act on behalf of the planet. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underlines the urgent need to shift to clean energy and highlights how collective action can drive systemic change.
Crucially, Earth Day 2025 is a call to arms that aims to triple renewable energy generation by 2030. This aligns with global and national goals, including the UK’s commitment to net zero and the NHS’s sustainability targets.
Why Earth Day 2025 Is a Strategic Opportunity for You
From student engagement to public health, Earth Day 2025 provides a unique platform to bring climate goals to life.
The biggest strength of an event like this is that it has an increased presence among those who have an interest in sustainability. For example, a student might see their friends post about it on social media and then be curious to look up more information. Therefore, by using Earth Day as a vessel to teach people about climate change, you’re ensuring that your message is seen by more people.
Looking at Google analytics, search interest for Earth Day increases every year on the same day, making it easy to plan helpful content for that day. So write a blog post, create a video, post on your social channels, and make sure that you’re visible for Earth Day. Convert that curiosity into awareness, and awareness into action!
Get Involved: Organise an Earth Action Day
Earth Action Day is a worldwide effort to make Earth Day more actionable. It invites institutions like yours to host events that are educational, engaging, and empowering.
1. Host a Forum
A forum can create space for important conversations. You might:
- Facilitate a panel with local councillors, NHS execs, or university leaders.
- Invite climate scientists, student groups, or faculty to speak.
- Use formats like town halls, roundtables, or Q&As to deepen engagement.
Use the Forum Checklist to plan effectively.
2. Lead a Demonstration or Rally
Want to raise awareness with energy and impact? A demonstration or rally can:
- Mobilise local support.
- Give visibility to specific climate demands.
- Celebrate your team’s environmental achievements.
Use this Demonstration Checklist to stay organised.
3. Integrate the “Our Power, Our Planet” Theme
We recommend using these resources provided by the Earth Day organisers to align your messaging with the global campaign:
Earth Day 2025 Planning Toolkit: Step-by-Step
Planning your event doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s a simple structure to follow.
Step 1: Start With a Clear Plan
Begin by reserving your venue and setting the date. Then:
- Define your goals—education, mobilisation, or visibility.
- Finalise your agenda and budget.
- Identify your material needs, from signs to sound systems.
Step 2: Build a Coalition
Rather than planning in isolation, collaborate with:
- Faculty members, student unions, or NHS Green Plans teams.
- Local community organisations or elected officials.
This creates buy-in and increases attendance.
Step 3: Promote Through Every Channel
Don’t just rely on email. To maximise engagement:
- Launch a social media campaign.
- Reach out to clubs, classrooms, or staff groups.
- Use digital sign-ups and posters to create a buzz.
Step 4: Execute Your Event
Assign roles, brief your speakers, and get your outreach team ready. On the day:
- Capture the moment with vertical and horizontal photos and videos.
- Gather testimonials and quotes from key attendees.
- Celebrate your success on social media and your internal channels.
Step 5: Reflect and Report
After the event, document your outcomes:
- Submit your action to the Earth Day Global Map.
- Share photos, videos, and quotes with the Earth Day team.
- Reflect on how the event strengthened your organisation’s climate capacity.
Ready to Make Earth Day 2025 Count?
Let’s build something bigger together. Earth Day 2025 is your moment to energise your team, connect with your community, and make a visible commitment to climate leadership.
Our programmes are tailored to you, so we can align our activity with your calendar of sustainable events. In fact, we’ve even created a calendar for you to use!
Book a demo to see how our gamified platform supports long-term engagement, behaviour change, and sustainability wins across sectors.
