World Environment Day

June 5, Wednesday

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 and is one of the most significant international environmental holidays. This day was established in 1972 by the UN General Assembly at the Stockholm Conference on the Environment. The goal of the holiday is to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage action to protect it.

Main goals of World Environment Day
Raising awareness. Drawing the attention of the world community to environmental issues, including climate change, loss of biodiversity, air, water and soil pollution, deforestation and depletion of natural resources.

Call to action. An important goal of the holiday is not only to inform, but also to encourage specific actions aimed at protecting the planet. This can be participation in environmental campaigns, initiatives to clean up natural areas, plant trees or introduce sustainable practices in everyday life.

International cooperation. World Environment Day emphasizes the need to unite the efforts of governments, international organizations, businesses and the public in the fight against environmental problems at the global level.

Supporting environmental justice. The holiday also aims to protect the rights of communities, especially those who suffer from the consequences of environmental disasters or whose lives and health are threatened by environmental pollution.

Problems discussed on World Environment Day
Climate change. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, rising sea levels and extreme weather events are global problems caused by climate change. World Environment Day helps draw attention to the need to reduce carbon emissions and switch to renewable energy sources.

Plastic pollution. Huge amounts of plastic waste pollute oceans, rivers and forests, harming wildlife and ecosystems. World Environment Day campaigns to reduce the use of single-use plastic and increase recycling.

Preservation of biodiversity. The loss of species and the destruction of their natural habitats threaten environmental stability. The holiday focuses on the need to preserve ecosystems and protect vulnerable species.

Air and water pollution. Pollution of the atmosphere and the world's water resources is a serious threat to human health and ecosystems. The UN and other international organizations call for a reduction in emissions of harmful substances and the cleaning of water bodies.

How World Environment Day is celebrated
Environmental campaigns and events. On this day, many countries hold environmental campaigns such as planting trees, cleaning up garbage, restoring forests, and cleaning up rivers and coasts. These events help improve the state of the environment and draw attention to its problems.

Educational campaigns. An important part of the holiday are informational and educational events - lectures, seminars, exhibitions, films and documentaries dedicated to nature conservation.

Online campaigns. Social networks play a big role in spreading information about World Environment Day. People from all over the world share stories, photos and videos using hashtags such as #WorldEnvironmentDay to inspire others to take action.

Activities of international organizations. The UN, UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), and other organizations hold international conferences, discussions, and forums aimed at developing solutions to protect ecosystems and combat climate change.

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World Environment Day in other years

2021 June 5, Saturday
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