Yesterday, August 1st, marked Earth Overshoot Day!
What is it?
Every year, a date considered a turning point for our planet: Earth Overshoot Day. It's the day when humanity has consumed all the natural resources that the Earth can renew in a year. In 2024, this date fell on August 1st. A new record that sounds the alarm.
Tunisia, like many other countries, is facing this challenge. Our water resources are limited, our soils are fragile, and our climate is changing. Earth Overshoot Day reminds us of the urgency to act to preserve our environment.
Why is this happening? Several reasons explain this phenomenon: population growth, a development model that consumes too many resources, and climate change, which exacerbates the situation.
To reverse this trend, we must all mobilize. We need to bet on renewable energies, develop environmentally friendly agriculture, reduce our waste, and consume more responsibly.
Earth Overshoot Day is a strong signal. It reminds us that our future depends on the choices we make today.
