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World Environment Day 2023: Know About The History, Theme And Significance Of This Day
Every year 5 June is observed as World Environment Day to encourage people to protect the environment. In the present situation, where the entire world is fighting against the coronavirus pandemic, it becomes essential for us to understand the ways in which we can save our environment from exploitation.
Instead of taking our environment for granted, it is important for us to value and respect what nature has given us. On this World Environment Day, we are here with the history, theme and significance of this day.
History Of World Environment Day
It was in the year 1972 when World Environment Day was declared by the UN General Assembly. That was the first day of the Stockholm Conference which was focused on the Human Environment. The conference was intended for discussing human interaction with the environment.
But it was in the year 1974, when World Environment Day was held for the first time. The theme was 'Only One Earth'. Since then the day is observed annually across the globe. In 1987, it was decided to observe the day on a rotation basis. For this, every year a different host country is chosen to observe this day.
World Environment Day Theme 2023
World Environment Day 2023 marks the completion of 50 years of its establishment. This year, the theme of the WED 2023 is "BeatPlasticPollution." According to UNEP, World Environment Day 2023 will be hosted by Côte d'Ivoire and it will be supported by the Netherlands.
The theme will focus on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution. This is a reminder of how massive the problem is and how much awareness and work needs to be done to tackle it.
World Environment Day 2023: Significance
- On this day, various campaigns are carried out to spread awareness about the environment.
- People are motivated to avoid the exploitation of the environment and to take necessary steps for preserving nature.
- The day is celebrated in schools and other educational institutes where students are taught about the importance of the environment.
- People plant trees and take part in other activities which are observed on this day.
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