New Earth Day poster celebrates renewable energy and nature’s beauty

The artwork, presented by American environmental activist Alexis Rockman, symbolises the renewable energy future we must embrace to protect both planetary and human health.

His work continues his legacy of blending artistic expression with a profound understanding of environmental science, urging us all to take immediate action for a sustainable future.

Rockman stated that Earth Day represents all that is admirable about the environmental movement which inspired him during his youth. 

He noted that the first Earth Day poster by Robert Rauschenberg in 1970 had a significant impact on him, adding that creating this year’s poster is quite literally a dream come true.

“Humans are an almost entirely visual species and art can and should convey complex and highly emotional images that go directly to our hearts,” he said.

“After listening carefully to the Earth Day team, I felt this image of a forest and a diverse crowd of people reflected in a solar panel, conveyed the idea of solar power being the best direction collectively for our needs with the least impact on the rest of the planet. There is still time to make a difference.”

American environmental activist Alexis Rockman

Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG, said that Rockman has created a truly exceptional poster, which she hopes will be displayed in every school, library and business to inspire people to support Earth Day 2025 and the organisation’s theme of championing renewable energy.

“This poster serves as a powerful reminder that we have energy options, and renewable energy can fuel our future without harming the planet. We invite everyone to join this movement and take action on Earth Action Day, she said.

Earth Day is an annual event held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First observed on April 22, 1970, it now encompasses a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG, involving one billion people in over 193 countries.

The theme for 2025 is “Our Power, Our Planet”, which calls on everyone to unite in support of renewable energy, with the goal of tripling clean electricity by 2030. This year also marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day’s ongoing efforts towards a better environment.