World Environment Day facts for kids

Quick facts for kids World Environment Day

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
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Frequency	annual
First time	June 5 1972
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".

Images for kids

World Environment Day in India
Standard WED banners hung in San Francisco in May 2005.
Stage in front of the Brandenburg Gate on Environmental Festival 2011
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