EarthDay.org Announces 2025 Earth Day Theme: Our Power, Our Planet

EARTHDAY.ORG (EDO), the global organizer of Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, announces the global theme for Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet.

2025 marks the 55th anniversary of EARTH DAY, andto honor this milestone, we are inviting our one billion supporters in 192 countries to unite behind renewable energy, with the goal of tripling the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. We urge everyone to explore smart energy choices for their families and to advocate for an expedited and rapid deployment of renewables from local and national governments, industries, and businesses.

“We need people power to support the big switch to renewable energy,” said Kathleen Rogers, President of EDO. “We encourage everyone to talk to your local mayor, boss, neighbors, community leaders, and local and national legislators, to explore and to champion switching to renewables.”

Grassroots power has always driven positive change — from the civil rights movement to advances in gender equality and Indigenous rights. The 20 million people who marched on Earth Day in 1970 sparked the modern environmental movement, leading to cleaner air, water, and wildlife protections. In 2024, EARTHDAY.ORG’s campaign for a reduction in global plastic production helped to win U.S. government support.

“Switching to renewables also represents a humanitarian revolution — for the first time in human history, we have a path to provide virtually unlimited, low-cost energy for everyone,” said Aidan Charron, Associate Director, Global Earth Day. “Improving the lives of billions of people around the world.”

1. 8 billion people do not reach the Modern Energy Minimum (MEM), meaning their per capita electricity usage is under 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh), which is the threshold for mitigating poverty. Renewable energy can transform this situation, improving living standards and enhancing health outcomes. For example, cutting greenhouse gas emissions slashes the health risks associated with climate change, such as heatwaves, floods, and the spread of infectious diseases. Reduced air pollution decreases respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including asthma and strokes.

Renewable energy is not only cleaner and healthier — it represents a huge economic opportunity and will create 14 million new jobs globally. In 2023 renewable energy, worldwide, was worth $1.21 trillion and is projected to grow 17.2% annually from 2024 to 2030.

“This presents an enormous opportunity for entrepreneurs, industries, and those seeking well-paying careers.” said Tom Cosgrove, Chief Creative and Content Officer, EDO. “We acknowledge that our enthusiasm for clean energy faces challenges from well-funded misinformation campaigns — but by championing renewable energy in 2025, we can meet that challenge head on.”

“Change can be daunting, but we must move away from our dependence on fossil fuels and embrace a sustainable future,” said Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG. “Join us in making 2025, EARTHDAY.ORG’s 55th anniversary, the year of Our Power, Our Planet.

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About EARTHDAY.ORG: EARTHDAY.ORG’s founders created and organized the very first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Since then, EARTHDAY.ORG has mobilized over one billion people annually on Earth Day, and every day, to protect the planet. Each year we set the theme for Earth Day globally, with over one billion supporters observing Earth Day in 192 countries. EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental community worldwide.

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If you are interested in working with us on organizing Earth Day events and building partnerships, please reach out to Aidan Charron, our Associate Global Director, Earth Day, at [email protected] .

If you are interested in supporting our 55th Anniversary initiatives, please reach out to our Development Team at [email protected] .We look forward to working with you.