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Why is 5th June celebrated as World Environment Day? What is the importance?

Chamanpreet Kaur
Last updated: August 13, 2024 4:44 am
By Chamanpreet Kaur
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Every year on June 5th, World Environment Day is celebrated to increase public awareness of environmental issues and to encourage global action for their conservation. It is the main UN outreach day in support of the environmental health and is endorsed by several businesses, governments, and non-governmental organisations. The United Nations General Assembly founded it in 1972 during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden. 

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This day serves as a reminder to individuals to be more mindful of the Earth’s current conditions. It motivates individuals, corporations, non-governmental organisations, and governments to support environmental preservation and sustainable development. World Environment Day acts as an incentive for group action towards a greener and more sustainable future through a variety of events, including tree-planting initiatives, clean-up drives, conferences, and seminars.

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History of World Environment Day

The United Nations General Assembly founded World Environment Day in 1972, during the time of the Stockholm, Sweden-based United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. The conference, which brought together heads of state, dignitaries, and representatives from many organisations, was the first international event devoted to environmental issues.

The decision to declare June 5th as World Environment Day was decided on the conference’s final day, June 5, 1972. The goal of this annual commemoration was to raise environmental awareness and support activities to protect and improve the environment.

Since that time, June 5 has been recognized as World Environment Day worldwide. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has taken the lead in planning and directing the day’s events, working with nations, groups, and people from all around the world.

The theme for World Environment Day is different every year and is chosen to highlight significant environmental problems. Climate change, biodiversity, water conservation, sustainable consumption, and many more problems have been covered by the themes. These topics serve as a foundation for projects, educational programmes, and campaigns that inspire people to take action and improve the environment.

Importance of World Environment Day

The significance of World Environment Day stems from its ability to draw global attention to serious environmental challenges while encouraging individuals, communities, and governments to take action to combat them. This day is used to raise public awareness of issues affecting the environment, including pollution, deforestation, climate change, habitat loss, and the extinction of species. It aims to inspire people all around the world to take part in initiatives that advance environmental stewardship and sustainable development.

Every year, a different subject is assigned for World Environment Day to draw attention to a certain environmental issue. The subject provides a framework for planning events, talks, and activities across the globe. It serves as a call to action as well. Finding novel solutions and implementing sustainable practices benefit from the involvement of people from all spheres of society, including governments, non-governmental organisations, enterprises, and individuals.

Inspiring collective efforts to protect the environment, advancing policy changes, and increasing public awareness are all important goals of World Environment Day. It emphasizes the significance of both individual and communal responsibility in fostering a world that is more environmentally friendly and sustainable. People can consider their impact on the environment and consider methods to live in harmony with nature by remembering and honoring this day. Reference: UNESCO

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