15:24, 22 April 2025
Words by Cheyanne Bryan, Editorial and Campaign Marketing Executive, London
To mark World Earth Day, Smiley News put together a panel to discuss solutions and ideas to champion climate action and looking after the planet.
In the fourteenth episode of Speak Up! by Smiley Movement, we turn our focus to World Earth Day, diving into the urgency of environmental advocacy and the collective responsibility we all share in protecting our planet.
With this year’s Earth Day theme spotlighting the shift to green, renewable and sustainable energy, the episode explores how everyday actions – no matter how small – can contribute to a healthier, more sustainable world.
We are joined by two compelling voices: Stuart Taylor, UK Country Director at Justdiggit, and Pia Bastide, a supporter and spokesperson for Just Stop Oil.
Together, they unpack the realities of climate action, from grassroots organising to global energy policy, offering insight and inspiration for listeners who want to make a difference.
Whether it’s rethinking personal habits, supporting bold environmental movements, or simply starting a conversation, Speak Up! encourages us all to take part in shaping a greener future – one step at a time.
Watch the episode on YouTube below:
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Justdiggit. This is a Dutch-based non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring degraded landscapes in Africa by empowering local communities to implement nature-based solutions like tree regeneration and rainwater harvesting. Learn more here.
Just Stop Oil. A UK-based environmental activist group that aimed to halt new fossil fuel projects through nonviolent civil resistance, including road blockades and high-profile protests. Support them here.
EARTHDAY.ORG. This is a global non-profit organisation founded in 1970 that mobilises over one billion people annually to drive environmental action. Their mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement worldwide, focusing on issues such as climate change, plastic pollution, and environmental justice. Find out more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Climate Action, Life on Land.
