World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year on June 5. On this day, people are supposed to do good things for the natural environment and sustainability. These acts help to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
World Environment Day | |
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Official name | UN World Environment Day |
Also called | Eco Day, Environment Day, WED |
Observed by | Worldwide |
Type | International |
Significance | This day is observed to create global awareness about environmental problems world or a specific country is facing. |
Date | June 5 |
Related to | Environment, Pollution |
The theme in 2023 is “Solutions for plastic pollution”, 2022 was “Only One Earth”, 2021 was “Ecosystem restoration”, 2020 was "Time for nature", in 2019 was “Beat Air pollution” and in 2018 was "Beat Plastic pollution".
World Environment Day Media
Activities for World Environment Day in Bhopal, India
Stage in front of the Brandenburg Gate on Environmental Festival 2011
Trees planting during the World Environment Day 2012 in Konso, Ethiopia
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Other websites
- Official site Archived 2017-06-04 at the Wayback Machine