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World Environment Day - June 05

June 7 , 2023 527 days 461 0
  • It is observed to raise awareness on the protection and preservation of the environment.
  • In 1972, the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment was held at Stockholm, Sweden.
  • As a result of this conference, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was established on June 15, 1972.
  • The UNEP proposed a special day for the environment.
  • In 1972, the UN General Assembly designated this day.
  • This year marks the completion of 50 years of its establishment.
  • The first World Environment Day was observed on June 05, 1973.
  • The theme of this year is "BeatPlasticPollution".

 

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