World Environment Day is observed globally on 5th June every year to highlight that the protection & health of the environment is a major issue, affecting the well-being and economic development of people around the world. The celebration of this day gives us an opportunity to broaden the base of enlightened opinion & responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, communities in preserving and enhancing the environment.
The theme of this day 2022 “Only One Earth”.
The idea of WED can be traced back 50 years to the hot June in Stockholm, Sweden. That’s when the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment took place. Widely regarded as the 1st global environmental summit, it was here that the idea of World Environment Day was formalised, 1st held in 1973. Since then, the annual event on 5 June has helped both celebrate the planet & put a spotlight on the dangers it faces.
Qns : When and for what is World Environment Day celebrated?
Ans : World Environment Day is observed on 5th June each year to highlight that the protection & health of the environment is a major issue, affecting the well-being and economic development of people around the world.
