The United Nations has called on all nations to develop new national climate action plans aimed at limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a crucial step to avert severe climate disasters.

This appeal was highlighted during the commemoration of International Mother Earth Day, which was celebrated on April 22, 2025, as established by a UN General Assembly resolution in 2009.

The day emphasised the importance of recognising the Earth and its ecosystems as a shared home, underscoring the need for their protection to improve livelihoods, combat climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss.

During the event in Abuja, the Director of the UN Information Centre, Roland Kayanja, stressed the urgency of creating these climate action plans, urging countries, particularly those in the G20, to lead by example.

Kayanja was represented by the agency’s Digital Media Assistant, Bolanle Olumekor. He underscored the importance of addressing pollution, halting biodiversity loss, and securing the necessary financing for environmental protection.

Kayanja expressed hope that 2025 could be a pivotal year for restoring the health of the planet.

The Director-General of Tinubu Campaign Organisation, Dr Umar Yakasai, echoed the call for collective action to safeguard the environment.

Yakasai highlighted the responsibility of humanity to preserve nature for future generations through initiatives like tree planting.

Meanwhile, the Director of Parks and Recreation in Abuja, Roland Echee, spoke about the intricate value of Mother Earth and advocated for a commitment to sustainable practices.

While the President of the Association of Flower Nurseries and Landscaping Practitioners of Abuja, Fatima Kachallah, reinforced the message by stating that planting trees could mitigate the dangers of climate change.

She urged the adoption of environmentally friendly practices and emphasised the importance of environmental education, conservation, and sustainability in preserving the planet.