International Day of Peace is celebrated today with the climate crisis as the main motto
Today, September 21, the International Day of Peace is celebrated, which was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. On this day, all nations and peoples are invited to cease war and sensitize populations to the importance of living in reconciliation and peace.
This day began as a message for the parties in conflict to cease their weapons and there would be no attack. It was a way of inviting dialogue, although very little has been achieved on a day like today.
However, this date is used by all countries to educate and socialize progress in internal and external conflicts. In addition, it is an invitation to protect human life and eradicate poverty, as well as conserve the environment to truly live in peace.
This 2019 the main motto is "The fight against climate change for peace", emphasizing the commitment of nations to fight against climate change. For the United Nations, climate change is everyone's enemy, and it is a clear sign that we will not live in Peace until we stop it.
"Climate change causes clear threats to international peace and security", UN.
Natural disasters for the UN is a sign that we do not live in Peace. The invitation is for all parties involved to become aware and not generate more environmental damage, thus protecting the most vulnerable populations.
Now it is expected that on September 23, action against climate change will be taken, an event that will take place in New York and is believed to be the largest climate summit today.
