World Environment Day facts for kids
Quick facts for kids World Environment Day |
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| Official name | UN World Environment Day |
| Also called | Eco Day, Environment Day, WED |
| Observed by | Worldwide |
| Type | International |
| Significance | This day is observed to create global awareness about environmental problems world or a specific country is facing. |
| Date | June 5 |
| Related to | Environment, Pollution |
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year on June 5. On this day, people are supposed to do good things for the environment and sustainability. These acts help to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The theme in 2020 is "Time for nature", in 2019 was “Beat Air pollution” and in 2018 was "Beat Plastic pollution".
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Images for kids
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World Environment Day in India
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Standard WED banners hung in San Francisco in May 2005.
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Stage in front of the Brandenburg Gate on Environmental Festival 2011
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US Consul CG Yee, along with the Mayor of Thessaloniki Vassilis Papageorgopoulos, the Prefect of Thessaloniki Panagiotis Psomiadis, and many others participating in World Environment Day on the waterfront, Bike Path
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