In a statement issued on Earth Day 2023, they acknowledged the 53rd annual celebration of the event, which is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and encouraging efforts to combat the climate crisis.
As part of their own contribution to the cause, the couple's charitable organization, The Archewell Foundation, partnered with LA Waterkeeper to clean up the LA River. The couple expressed their support for "water warriors" and their efforts to keep the local community healthy, as well as the broader impact on the world.
The statement went on to explain the history of Earth Day, which was first observed in 1970 in response to concerns about environmental degradation following an oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. The occasion has since become a worldwide call to action to protect the planet and tackle environmental challenges.
Despite the progress that has been made in the past half-century, the effects of the climate crisis continue to be felt across the globe. The couple cited examples of drought in China, flooding in New Zealand, oil drilling in the Okavango Delta, and deforestation in the Amazon, as just a few of the many issues that require urgent attention from people around the world.
Overall, Harry and Meghan's statement emphasizes the importance of taking action at a local level to effect global change, and encourages people to do what they can to help protect the planet for future generations.
