Brussels, 7 April 2026 — The World Cleanup Day Impact Photo Exhibition, organized by Let’s Do It World (LDIW) in cooperation with Estonian Member of the European Parliament Urmas Paet, officially opened today at the European Parliament in Brussels.
The exhibition showcases powerful visual stories from 16 countries and brings together representatives and leaders from 26 nations, highlighting the global reach and impact of the World Cleanup Day movement.
According to Urmas Paet, it is essential to present the Estonian-born initiative within the European Parliament to emphasize its global importance.
“World Cleanup Day is a movement with an exceptionally important and global mission. It deserves broader recognition and serves as an inspiring example of how citizens, communities, and countries can come together to create real positive change,” he stated.
President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, highlighted the wider significance of the initiative:
“World Cleanup Day matters. This is not just about cleaning our streets and communities but confronting a global challenge — over 2 billion tonnes of waste every year. We must act, because leaving a cleaner, more sustainable world is our shared responsibility. The European Parliament is leading the way.”
The exhibition forms part of the international journey of the Let’s Do It World / World Cleanup Day Impact Photo Exhibition, capturing the scale, spirit, and human stories behind one of the world’s largest civic environmental movements.
The opening event was also attended by German Member of the European Parliament Marion Walsmann, who expressed strong support for the initiative and its mission to drive global environmental responsibility.
Heidi Solba, President and Head of the Global Network of Let’s Do It World, emphasized that the exhibition serves as a powerful reminder that environmental action begins with people and communities.
“This exhibition reflects the strength of people-led action across the world. It shows that when communities come together with a shared purpose, they can create visible and lasting environmental impact. We are grateful to Urmas Paet and our partners in the European Parliament for supporting this opportunity to bring these stories forward,” she said.
She further noted that World Cleanup Day goes beyond cleanup efforts alone:
“It is about changing mindsets, strengthening cooperation, and inspiring practical action that helps protect our environment for future generations. The exhibition makes this journey visible through real people and real stories from around the world.”
Founded in Estonia, Let’s Do It World is now active in 164 countries. Over the years, World Cleanup Day has brought together millions of participants across 211 countries and territories, making it one of the largest positive civic movements for the environment. The United Nations has officially recognized 20 September as World Cleanup Day, further underscoring its global relevance.
More information about the exhibition is available here
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