The public is urged to commit to a year of sustainable activity from next month to mark Earth Day 2023.
The annual event, which falls today, aims to promote environmental action.
Irish environmental and youth charity ECO-UNESCO has set a 12 month challenge with a different focus every month with activities including 'no-mow-May' where participants are encouraged to help preserve habitats and protect biodiversity and ‘Plastic Free September’.
Elaine Nevin, Director of ECO-UNESCO, said: "There's often a risk that the promises made on Earth Day are forgotten once the day has passed.
"Our new campaign #EarthDay2Earth seeks to tackle that by asking for a commitment for the next 12 months, ensuring that fighting climate change is at the forefront of all our minds, all year round.
"Small steps such as not mowing your lawn in May, or leaving a section of your garden untouched can make a real difference in protecting native wildlife.
"The theme for Earth Day 2023 is 'Invest in Our Planet’ and our Earth Day challenge calls for just that.
"This is the only planet we have, and we must work towards a more sustainable future to protect it."
The ECO-UNESCO challenge runs from May 2023 to April 2024.
Aisling Espey, a 16-year-old climate activist from Sandford Park Schoo in Dublin, said, "Climate change is a daunting topic to tackle.
"The gravity of the situation can feel overwhelming, and completely out of your control.
"For me, making small changes and being conscious of things like where I am buying my clothes, have helped me to live much more sustainably, and I know by doing these things I am making a difference."
