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UN to screen Earth Anthem penned by poet-diplomat Abhay K

By ANI | Published: April 26, 2020 12:25 PM

The United Nations, Department of Global Communications, Civil Society Unit along with DGC Civil Society Youth Representatives Steering Committee will host a youth-led live event to commemorate Earth Day on Monday (April 27) from 9 am-11 am (local time).

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The United Nations, Department of Global Communications, Civil Society Unit along with DGC Civil Society Youth Representatives Steering Committee will host a youth-led live event to commemorate Earth Day on Monday (April 27) from 9 am-11 am (local time).

The event will provide an opportunity for youth from around the world to join in a conversation on climate action and response to COVID-19.

On this occasion, Earth Anthem penned by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar, put to music by Dr. L. Subramam and sung by Kavita Krishnamurti will be live-streamed globally on the Facebook page of the UN Department of Global Communications Civil Society Youth Representatives @theYouthReps.

This online conversation will focus on the efforts and challenges faced by youth climate activists and environmentalists during the current health crisis and aims to serve as a platform for youth to come together and share their perspectives and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic facing the global community.

( With inputs from ANI )

Tags: Kavita KrishnamurthyAbhay KumarUnited NationsDepartment Of Global Communications
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