By Chioma Obinagwam
Mother Earth Day 2025, themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” champions renewable energy to combat climate change. Marking its 55th anniversary, it unites billions to advocate for solar, wind, and other clean energy sources, empowering communities and ensuring a sustainable future. The Elucidator calls on everyone to join the movement to protect our planet.
Here are 20 quotes that inspire action to save the earth.
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Getting on the road to recovery is a win-win.
Together, let’s get to work and make 2025 the year we restore good health to Mother Earth.”~ Antonio Guterres (UN Secretary-General).
We hear the cry of Mother Earth — but we’re not doing enough.
This #MotherEarthDay, we must go further, faster.
There is no alternative. This is our only home~ Amina Muhammed (Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations)
One Mother Earth. Endless shades. All worth saving.
2024 was the hottest year on record. Emissions are rising—but so are solutions.
#MotherEarthDay is a call for bolder #ClimateAction to keep global warming below 1.5°C.~ United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Let’s use this day to reconnect, reflect, and take action. Every small step counts, and together we can make a difference.
Reduce
♻️ Reuse
Regenerate
A healthier planet means a better future for everyone~European Union (EU)
Tourism is not just about where we go — it’s about how we go.
This #MotherEarthDay, UN Tourism, and @bookingcom spotlight how sustainable travel, climate action, and capacity building can shape a better tomorrow.
Your journey matters. Your choices make a difference~ UN Tourism
Happy World Earth Day! Let’s celebrate our planet by nurturing its beauty, conserving its resources, and committing to a sustainable future.~Allu Arjun (Indian Actor)
What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on? .~ Henry David Thoreau, naturalist and author
“We’re here today to celebrate our incredible record of natural conservation and environmental protection… we will conserve this wondrous national inheritance,” ~ Donald Trump
We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it. ~ Barack Obama
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. ~ Jane Goodall
The Earth is what we all have in common.~ Wendell Berry
We must change almost everything in our current societies. The bigger your carbon footprint, the bigger your moral duty. ~ Greta Thunberg
I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use. ~ Mother Teresa
You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder. It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you.~Vandana Shiva
If every day were Earth Day we wouldn’t be in the mess we’re in.~Neil deGrasse Tyson
If we don’t protect wildlife now, our children will only see elephants in books.~ Paula Kahumbu
“Planting trees is planting hope for the future of our planet and its creatures.” ~ El Hadji Salifou Ouédraogo
When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future. ~ Dian Fossey
We cannot tire or give up. We owe it to the present and future generations of all species to rise up and walk!~ Wangari Maathai
Together we can preserve the forest, securing this immense treasure for the future of all these children. ~Chico Mendes
The Elucidator reports that these quotes, drawn from activists, leaders, and thinkers, reflect the spirit of Earth Day 2025, which focused on themes like renewable energy and collective responsibility under the slogan “Our Power, Our Planet.” They encourage reflection and action to address pressing environmental challenges.