World Environment Day

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2021 Date	5 June 2021
2022 Date	5 June 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

World Environment Day in 2021

Saturday, 5 Jun

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World Environment Day History

World Environment Day seeks to raise awareness about environmental issues. This day aims to encourage both people and nations to act. It hopes to curb climate change, minimize pollution, and create sustainable laws and goals to ensure the Earth’s health. This day further aims to reduce human consumption in order to reduce the overall impact on the global environment.

World Environment Day was established in 1972 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on June 5th. Additionally, a theme is chosen and a host country is selected.

Top Tweets for World Environment Day -

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Today we commemorate World Environment Day with our Enviro-Buddies from various schools. This is a year long partnership with @FrenchEmbassyZA where young South Africans take action against Marine pollution. https://t.co/WjRhnw51cv
— Giving Them Wings Foundation (@them_wings) June 5, 2021

Today marks the day (world environment day) Restoring the ecosystem in countries and continents should not be determined by economic difference, it only takes an innovative inatiative to restore and recover the ecosystem #ReimagineRecreateRestore https://t.co/WK4Em4pv8Q
— Olebile Kgathileng (@Olebile_Leex) June 5, 2021

Tree planting campaign was held on World Environment Day in Nam Kyin Area, Myitkyina Tsp. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #June5Coup #WorldEnvironmentDay https://t.co/cjrtKYK0RE
— Kaung Khant Htoo (@KaungKhantHto10) June 5, 2021

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World Environment Day Facts

The official host country in 2021 is Pakistan. The theme is ecosystem restoration.
Top environmental issues to watch out for in 2021 include climate change, extreme temperatures and weather, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity.
According to worldenvironmentday.global, over 4.7 million hectares of forests are lost every year.
In a 2016 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 74% of U.S. adults said the country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment, while 23% said the country has gone too far in its efforts to protect the environment.

World Environment Day Top Events and Things to Do

Stay informed about upcoming information and updates on how you can get involved.
The Environmental Media Association hands out awards each year. Take a look at the nominees and winners and consider trying yourself.
https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/types-ecosystem-restoration
2021 Empathy Collection