Celebration of Earth Day-2014

About Earth Day

Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet Earth in number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependency that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet. For instance, Indians call Mother Earth Bhoomatha. Recognizing this, we all inhabit, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared 22^nd April as International Mother Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual event, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. This is the largest, most widely celebrated International event as it provides a chance to remember what an amazing planet we live on. It is the only planet in our solar system teeming with incredible biodiversity. People all over the world are celebrating and make best efforts to protect planet and its environment.

Celebration of Earth Day 2014 will focus on green cities, mobilizing a millions of people to create a sustainable, healthy environment by greening communities worldwide. Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities. As the urban population grows and the effects of climate change worsen, our cities have to evolve. It’s time for us to invest in efficiency and renewable energy, rebuild our cities and towns, and begin to solve the climate crisis. Over the coming years, the Green cities campaign will mobilize a global movement to accelerate this transition. Join us in calling for a new era of green cities.

The Planet Earth is at a turning point. The massive global migration underway now from countryside to cities will demand huge investments in energy, water, materials, waste, food distribution, and transportation over the next few decades. If the right investments are made now, this unique opportunity will be the promoter for dramatic changes in the built environment and the fight against green house gas emissions and to the extent of climate change.

In view of this, the Indian Meteorological Society of Bangalore Chapter under the sponsorship of Ministry of Earth Science is celebrating Earth Day on 29 April 2014 to encourage the activities of Indian Meteorological Society for the students on this occasion.

There are few activities to be undertaken on the celebration of Earth Day

• Quiz program
• Poster display on the theme Protection of Planet Earth
• Free distribution of leaf lets on Earth Day

There will be a multiple choice based test on 28^th April 2014 for each team comprised of two-members and the top 4-teams will take part in the Quiz programme on 29^th April 2014.

There are attractive cash prize of Rs. 5,000 for the First prize, Rs. 4,000 for the Second Prize and Rs. 3,000 for the Third prize along with participation certificate.

The written test and quiz-program are broadly based on the following topics:

1. About the Earth and its atmosphere
2. Green house effect
3. Ozone hole – causes and its effects
4. Global warming and its effects
5. Sustainable use of natural resources

An institution / college can recommend two groups of 2-persons each at the level of post-graduation to take part in the event. The registration of the participants should be done through online only.

The interested participants are requested to register their names online. Each team comprise of two members of their choice.

Hurry up and register online before 25^th April 2014.