Indonesian Journal of Applied Environmental Studies
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Applied Environmental Studies

Empowering the Planet: The 2025 Earth Day Resolution

Dolly Priatna (Graduate School of Environmental Management, Pakuan University, Indonesia)
Kathryn A. Monk (Biosciences Department, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, United Kingdom)
Shujaul Mulk Khan (Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Capital Territory 15320, Pakistan)



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Publish Date
28 Apr 2025

Abstract

Earth is the only known planet that supports life, including humanity. Despite seeing ourselves as the most intelligent species in our world, human activities are accelerating the Earth toward irreversible environmental degradation. The consumption of fossil fuels to satisfy our growing demands has led to unprecedented greenhouse gas emissions, pushing the planet toward a potential sixth mass extinction. The rapid rise in carbon dioxide and global temperatures threatens the survival of numerous species, including humanity. Without urgent, collective action to reduce emissions and implement adaptation and mitigation strategies, Earth's ecosystems face catastrophic disruption. Every year on April 22, over one billion people celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness and renew our commitment to protecting our planet. In 2025, under the theme "Our Power, Our Planet," we are reminded of our collective ability to drive transformative change. The coming decades will test human wisdom and willpower. Immediate and sustained action is essential to transition to clean energy, protect biodiversity, and ensure a sustainable future for all.

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InJAST

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The Indonesian Journal of Applied Environmental Studies InJAST, P-ISSN 2722-0133, E-ISSN 2722-0141 is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published biannually in April and October. The journal focuses on fundamental and applied environmental sciences, covering environmental chemistry, ...