Flag of Planet Earth

Identifying as a global citizen or citizen of earth rather than feeling too patriotic to a particular country or region, I found myself down an internet rabbit hole to see if such a flag exists which matched those values. Turns out the answer is yes!

Even more there has been several attempts to create a world flag to unite all humans on this one earth, irrelative to borders which kingdoms and governments draw to divide the people. 

In 2015, Swedish designer Oskar Pernefeldt proposed the International Flag of Planet Earth. The flag's design features seven interlinked rings: one in the center and six surrounding it, forming a flower-like shape. This symbolises the interconnectedness of life on Earth and the unity of its seven continents.

The rings are set against a dark blue background, representing both the essential role of water in sustaining life and the Earth's oceans, which cover most of the planet's surface. The outer rings collectively form a circle, symbolising Earth, with the blue background representing the universe.
The flag's aspect ratio is 2:3. Initially created as Pernefeldt's graduate thesis, the flag has gained international attention. 

“This flag serves as an important reminder to the citizens of Earth. It is a reminder that we share this planet no matter national boundaries, ideologies and religious beliefs; that we should take care of each other and the planet we live on”. 

(The Flag Mission, from FlagofplanetEarth.com website)

Many speculate about its potential use in space travel, especially in the context of human missions to Mars which I am particularly excited for. Uniting the human species as one as we continue our quest for exploration into our solar system.

The Flag of Planet Earth has made some incredible journeys including flags being placed on Antartica and Mt Everest Base Camp.

Have you seen the Flag of Planet Earth in your town or city? As of writing I personally haven’t but I am very excited and the day that I do I will be sure to post my update.

Here is a link to the official website Flag of Planet Earth https://www.flagofplanetearth.com/