Every year, over 143 countries participate in World Environment Day, which is a global forum for public outreach. To learn more about it, scroll down.
What is World Environment Day?
This is an annual event that is celebrated on June 5th. The event was established by the United Nations in 1972 to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the environment.
World Environment Day is celebrated in many different ways. Some people hold rallies or marches to raise awareness of environmental issues. Others may organize cleanups of local parks or rivers. Some people may simply take the time to learn more about environmental issues and what they can do to help.
The theme of World Environment Day changes each year. This year’s theme is “Ecosystem Restoration”. The goal of this year’s theme is to encourage people to take action to restore damaged ecosystems. This can be done in many different ways, such as planting trees, cleaning up polluted areas, or creating wildlife habitats.
Everyone can celebrate World Environment Day in their own way. By taking even a small action to help preserve the environment, we can make a big difference for the planet.
History
The day, June 5, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. The conference was held in response to growing concerns about the state of the world’s environment.
Since its inception, World Environment Day has been used to raise awareness about environmental issues and call for action to protect the planet. The day is now celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world.
Each year, World Environment Day has a different theme. The theme for 2020 is biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life on Earth. This year’s World Environment Day is particularly important as it comes at a time when the world is facing an unprecedented global health crisis in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on economies and societies around the world. It has also highlighted the importance of protecting our environment and our planet’s biodiversity. This year’s World Environment Day provides an opportunity for us to reflect on what we can do to protect our planet and its wildlife.
Purpose
The United Nations established World Environment Day in 1972 to raise awareness and encourage action to protect the environment. The day is celebrated annually on June 5th.
This is a day for people to come together and show their support for protecting the environment. The day is also a chance for people to learn more about the environment and what they can do to help protect it.
There are many ways that people can celebrate World Environment Day. Some people choose to participate in beach cleanups, plant trees or pick up litter in their neighborhood. Others may choose to educate others about the importance of protecting the environment.
No matter how you choose to celebrate World Environment Day, the most important thing is that you take action to protect our planet.
Theme
This year, the theme for World Environment Day is “Ecosystem Restoration”, with a focus on rehabilitating ecosystems that have been degraded or destroyed. The goal is to bring awareness to the importance of ecosystem restoration and to encourage people to take action to protect and restore the natural world.
This year’s theme is particularly relevant in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the natural world, with a sharp increase in deforestation and habitat loss. It has also put immense pressure on already-fragile ecosystems, such as coral reefs and mangroves.
Restoring degraded ecosystems is essential for tackling the climate crisis and protecting biodiversity. It also has many other benefits, such as improving water quality, reducing soil erosion, and providing refuge for wildlife.
There are many ways to get involved in ecosystem restoration. You can plant trees or native plants, remove invasive species, restore wetlands, or participate in beach cleanups. World Environment Day is a chance to learn more about the importance of ecosystem restoration and to take action to protect our planet.