About World Environment Day:
- It is observed every year on June 5 across more than 150 countries.
- Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), it is an international day dedicated to raising global awareness about environmental issues and encouraging individuals, organisations, and others to take a step towards protecting the planet.
- History:
- World Environment Day was established in 1972 during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm.
- The UNEP was established in the same year.
- Later that year, the UN General Assembly officially designated June 5 as World Environment Day.
- The first celebration took place in 1973 with the theme “Only One Earth,” marking the beginning of what would become the largest global platform for environmental awareness.
- Each year, a host nation spearheads the campaign, which raises awareness of a certain issue.
- World Environment Day 2025:
- Theme: Beat Plastic Pollution
- This year, the Republic of Korea is leading the campaign to spread awareness with a focus on ending plastic pollution globally.
