World Environment Day - June 05
June 7 , 2023
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- 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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