By Bernadette H. Carreon
Horizon news staff

President Remengesau on Wednesday declared April 22 as Earth Day.
Presidential Proclamation No. 07-80 said that activities are scheduled on April 20 to 21 to celebrate the event and that the festivities will be coordinated by the Earth Day Committee as chaired by the Palau Environmental Quality Protection Board.
The proclamation said that April 22 is recognized throughout the world as Earth Day to promote understanding the need to conserve the Earth’s resources and planetary environment.
"The purpose of the Earth Day is to proclaim a day upon which we will remind ourselves of the importance of protecting the Earth and conserving our natural resources and natural beauty for the sake of our future health and prosperity," proclamation said.
The proclamation said that all Palauans are encouraged to take personal and community actions necessary to enhance and preserve our natural environment and to participate in Earth Day activities.
The president again said that the island environment is very fragile and the country’s future depends on its preservation.