Every year, on June 5, World Environment Day is observed to encourage everyone to contribute to environmental preservation. This day, which was first observed in 1973, aims to raise awareness of the significance of protecting the environment. World Environment Day will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023 with the theme “Solutions to Plastic Pollution.”
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which encourages all UN member states to observe the day, is in charge of the celebrations for this day. We have provided additional information about World Environment Day, including its theme, history, and significance, in this article.
History of World Environment Day
The year 1972 marks the beginning of World Environment Day, which was established by the United Nations. Here is the set of experiences and course of events of this day.
The United Nations designated June 5 as Environment Day in 1972 at the first Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.
The need to further promote environmental protection led to the establishment of this day.
In 1973, the principal World Climate Day was commended around the world. The motto for this occasion was “Just a single Earth”.
The message of this day enrolled with individuals and today, 143 nations partake in the yearly Climate Day festivity.
World Environment Day will be celebrated in Ivory Coast as a partnership with the Netherlands for the 50th time in 2023.
Significance of World Environment Day
Mankind has only one home on Earth. Climate Day intends to stress this straightforward assertion determined to support an ever increasing number of individuals to pursue natural protection.
It brings issues to light about the numerous manners by which our current circumstance is getting debased.
This day encourages individuals and leaders to consider appropriate environmental preservation strategies.
World Environment Day is the ideal time to consider your actions and make the decision to live more sustainably.
Environment Day Celebration Ideas
Every year, Environment Day is celebrated with a slew of events. This day is celebrated in a number of different ways.
Participating in the annual conference in the nation selected as the host by the United Nations.
Empowering the utilization of practical items and putting plastic use down.
People organize events and educate one another about the importance of protecting the environment on World Environment Day.
By joining the official social media campaign, individuals can also participate virtually in Environment Day activities.
Doing activities that benefits environment.
Tree plantation event in the premises.
Seminars, workshops, presentations, etc on environment day theme accordingly.
Distribution of eco friendly and environment sustainable gifts to society or employees.
Campaign on Beat Plastic Pollution in the organization to spread awareness on how to tackle plastic pollution.
World Environment Day Theme and host countries ( From 1972 to 2023):
World Environment day theme for 2023
“Solutions to Plastic Pollution”(“प्लास्टिक प्रदूषण का समाधान”) under the hashtag and slogan #BeatPlasticPollution.
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This year points the 50th commemoration of World Climate Day, which will zero in on answers for plastic contamination, utilizing the hashtag and trademark #BeatPlasticPollution.
Creates in excess of 430 million tons of plastic consistently around the world, intend a big part to utilize just a single time. Of that, under 10% only we reuse. An expected 19-23 million tons end up in lakes, waterways and oceans every year. Microplastics, which can be as small as 5 millimeters in diameter, enter food, water, and the air. A per estimation, every individual in the world consumes in excess of 50,000 plastic particles each year Burning or throwing away Single-use plastic harms biodiversity and human health and pollutes every ecosystem, from mountain tops to the ocean floor.
Governments, businesses, and other stakeholders must accelerate and scale up their responses to this crisis in light of the science and solutions that are available. This demonstrates how crucial it is for people all over the world to take transformative action on World Environment Day.
At the United Nations Environment Assembly in 2022, it passes resolution to create a legally binding document on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, with the goal of concluding negotiations by the end of 2024. At the end of May 2023, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) will hold its second meeting in Paris. Need to find the instrument on a far reaching approach that tends to the full life pattern of plastic.
From Year 1972 to 1980.
Year
Theme
Host city
1972
Stockholm Conference on Human Environment
Stockholm, United Nations
1973
Only one Earth
Geneva, Switzerland
1974
Only one Earth
Spokane, US
1975
Human Settlements
Dhaka, Bangladesh
1976
Water: Vital Resource for Life
Ontario, Canada
1977
Ozone Layer Environmental Concern; Lands Loss and Soil Degradation
Sylhet, Bangaladesh
1978
Development Without Destruction
Sylhet, Bangaladesh
1979
Only One Future for Our Children – Development Without Destruction
Sylhet, Bangaladesh
1980
A New Challenge for the New Decade: Development Without Destruction
Sylhet, Bangaladesh
From Year 1981 to 1990.
1981
Ground Water; Toxic Chemicals in Human Food Chains
Sylhet, Bangaladesh
1982
Ten Years After Stockholm (Renewal of Environmental Concerns)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
1983
Managing and Disposing Hazardous Waste: Acid Rain and Energy
Sylhet, Bangaladesh
1984
Desertification
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
1985
Youth: Population and the Environment
Islamabad, Pakistan
1986
A Tree for Peace
Ontario, Canada
1987
Environment and Shelter: More Than A Roof
Nairobi, Kenya
1988
When People Put the Environment First, Development Will Last
Bangkok, Thailand
1989
Global Warming, Global Warning
Brussels, Belgium
1990
Children and the Environment
Mexico, Mexico
From Year 1991 to 2000.
1991
Climate Change : Need for Global Partnership
Stockholm, Sweden
1992
Only One Earth, Care and Share
Rio De Janerio, Brazil
1993
Poverty and the Environment – Breaking the Vicious Circle
Beijing, China
1994
One Earth One Family
London, UK
1995
We the Peoples: United for the Global Environment
Pretoria, South Africa
1996
Our Earth, Our Habitat, Our Home
Istanbul, Turkey
1997
For Life on Earth
Seou, Republic Of Korea
1998
For Life on Earth – Save Our Seas
Moscow, Russia
1999
Our Earth – Our Future – Just Save It!
Tokyo, Japan
2000
The Environment Millennium – Time to Act
Adelaide, Australia
From Year 2001 to 2010.
2001
Connect with the World Wide Web of Life
Torino, Italy And Havana, Cuba
2002
Give Earth a Chance
Shenzhen, China
2003
Water – Two Billion People are Dying for It!
Beirut, Lebanon
2004
Wanted! Seas and Oceans – Dead or Alive?
Barcelona, Spain
2005
Green Cities – Plant for the Planet!
San Francisco, US
2006
Deserts and Desertification – Don’t Desert Drylands!
Algiers, Algeria
2007
Melting Ice – a Hot Topic?
London, UK
2008
Kick The Habit – Towards A Low Carbon Economy
Wellington, Newzeland
2009
Your Planet Needs You – Unite to Combat Climate Change
Mexico, Mexico
2010
Many Species. One Planet. One Future
Rangpur, Bangladesh
From Year 2011 to 2020.
2011
Forests: Nature at your Service
Delhi, India
2012
Green Economy: Does it include you?
Brasilia, Brazil
2013
Think.Eat.Save. Reduce Your Foodprint
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2014
Raise your voice, not the sea level
Bridgetownm Barbados
2015
Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care.
Rome, Italy
2016
Zero Tolerance for the Illegal Wildlife trade
Luanda, Angola
2017
Connecting People to Nature – in the city and on the land, from the poles to the equator
