World Environment Day
Context: On this World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to deepen their efforts towards protecting the planet and acknowledged the contributions of grassroots workers in environmental conservation.
Important Pointers:
Organized by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Established: 1972 by the UN General Assembly to commemorate the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment
Objective: Raise global awareness and drive action to protect the environment and promote sustainable practices
World Environment Day 2025:
Date: June 5, 2025
Theme: #BeatPlasticPollution
Host Country: Republic of Korea
Significance: Marks the 51st anniversary of World Environment Day