World Environment Day 2024: Know Date, History And Theme Of This Day

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, is a powerful reminder of our collective duty to care for the environment. We can all make a positive impact by embracing sustainable practices in our daily lives, conserving resources, and advocating for eco-friendly solutions. Remember, even small steps like planting trees, reducing waste, or supporting renewable energy contribute to a significant change. Let's work together to ensure a thriving future for our planet! United Nations utilises the occasion to stress on the fact that there is a need to encourage worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment.

Theme of World Environment Day 2024

World Environment Day shines a spotlight on pressing environmental challenges. Each year, a distinct theme is chosen, tackling issues like climate change, global warming, and deforestation. This year, the theme of World Environment Day is - Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. "According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, up to 40 per cent of the planet's land is degraded, directly affecting half of the world's population. The number and duration of droughts has increased by 29 per cent since 2000 - without urgent action, droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world's population by 2050," the United Nations official website wrote.

World Environment Day in 2023 focused on solutions to plastic pollution. In 2022, the theme emphasised that there's 'Only One Earth' and on the need to bring people and nature back into balance. The 2021 theme called for global urgent action to revive our damaged ecosystems.

History of World Environment Day 2024

The seed of World Environment Day was sown in 1972. The United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm, Sweden on June 5th, sparked critical discussions on environmental protection. To honour this pivotal moment, the first official World Environment Day was celebrated a year later in 1973, and the tradition has continued on the same date ever since.

Significance Of World Environment Day 2024

World Environment Day raises awareness, mobilises action, and promotes environmental sustainability. Through campaigns, events, and initiatives, World Environment Day inspires individuals and communities to make changes, fostering a sense of urgency and addressing environmental challenges for a sustainable future.