In honor of World Earth Day, Google has introduced a captivating Doodle that showcases stunning aerial photographs of natural landscapes across the globe.

The purpose of this special Doodle is to draw attention to the pressing issue of climate change.

Google aims to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of preserving the environment by highlighting the beauty of Earth’s diverse ecosystems.

The first ‘G’ in the Google Doodle represents the Turks and Caicos Islands, noted for their vital biodiversity and conservation projects, such as reef protection and species restoration, including efforts to save the Turks and Caicos Islands rock iguana.

The first ‘O’ takes us to Scorpion Reef National Park in Mexico, or Arrecife de Alacranes, the largest reef in the southern Gulf of Mexico and a designated UNESCO biosphere reserve. This marine sanctuary is crucial for protecting coral ecosystems and various endangered species of birds and turtles.

The second ‘O’ showcases Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, a protected area established in 2008 around Europe’s largest glacier. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is celebrated for its unique combination of volcanic activity and glacial landscapes, which support a diverse array of flora.

For the second ‘G’, Google spotlights Jaú National Park in Brazil, one of the largest forest reserves in South America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled in the Amazon rainforest, the park is a sanctuary for numerous species including the margay, jaguar, giant otter, and the Amazonian manatee.

The letter ‘L’ is illustrated by the Great Green Wall initiative in Nigeria, an ambitious African Union project started in 2007 aimed at combating desertification across Africa. This initiative not only promotes biodiversity through reforestation but also enhances economic stability, food security, and climate resilience for local communities.

Finally, the ‘E’ represents Australia’s Pilbara Islands Nature Reserves. This area is part of a network of 20 nature reserves that safeguard a variety of threatened and endangered species, including multiple types of marine turtles and seabirds.

Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This celebration first took place in 1970 and now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by Earthday.org.

The iconic Google Doodle, known for its spontaneous and delightful alterations to the Google logo, was initially introduced in 1998 by Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The concept originated as a quick and informal way to inform users that the founders would be temporarily away from the office to attend the Burning Man festival.