On June 5, the world observes World Environment Day. The goal of the day is to promote environmental protection activities and raise awareness of them.

The commemoration of World Environment Day gives everyone the chance to strengthen their arguments and engage in responsible behaviour to protect and improve the environment.

History of world environment day:

The first United Nations conference to focus primarily on the environment took place in Stockholm in 1972. It also recognised that everyone has the basic right to live in a safe environment. As a result of the summit, a major worldwide initiative to protect the environment was created: the United Nations Environment Programme.
Additionally, this celebration recognised the declaration of June 5 as World Environment Day. Since then, the UNEP has spearheaded various global initiatives to protect our natural environment.

Significance of world environment day:

The first United Nations conference to focus primarily on the environment took place in Stockholm in 1972. It also recognised that everyone has the basic right to live in a safe environment. As a result of the summit, a major worldwide initiative to protect the environment was created: the United Nations Environment Programme.
Additionally, this celebration recognised the declaration of June 5 as World Environment Day. Since then, the UNEP has spearheaded various global initiatives to protect our natural environment.

Theme of world environment day:

The topic for this year is “Beat Plastic Pollution” in honour of World Environment Day’s 50th anniversary in 2023. In accordance with UNEP, Côte d’Ivoire will host World Environment Day in 2023, with cooperation from the Netherlands, and the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution will serve as the subject. This subject aims to raise awareness of the growing threat posed by plastic pollution and encourage people to take the necessary action to address it.

Recycling exacerbates the toxicity of plastics, according to a research titled “Forever Toxic: The Science on Health Threats from Plastic Recycling.” It draws attention to the frightening reality that plastics contain more than 13,000 compounds, of which 3,200 are known to be harmful to human health.