World environment day

The United Nations designated 5 June as World Environment Day to highlight that the protection and health of the environment is a major issue, which affects the well-being of peoples and economic development throughout the world. The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment.

The year 1972 marked a turning point in the development of international environmental politics, with the first major conference on environmental issues, known as the Conference on the Human Environment, or the Stockholm Conference. Later that year, on 15 December, the General Assembly adopted a resolution (A/RES/2994 (XXVII)) designating June 5 as World Environment Day and urging "Governments and the organizations in the United Nations system to undertake on that day every year world-wide activities reaffirming their concern for the preservation and enhancement of the environment, with a view to deepening environmental awareness."


World Environment Day

The United Nations designated 5 June as World Environment Day to highlight that the protection and health of the environment is a major issue, which affects the well-being of peoples and economic development throughout the world. The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment. The year 1972 marked a turning point in the development of international environmental policy, with the first major conference on environmental issues, known as the "Conference on the Human Environment" or "Stockholm Conference". Later that year, on 15 December, the General Assembly proclaimed 5 June as World Environment Day and called on governments and bodies within the United Nations system to commit to this day annually. (XXVII)). ”. A global initiative that affirms interest in environmental conservation and improvement with the aim of promoting environmental awareness. ”

“2021 marks the beginning of the United Nations Decade for Ecosystem Restoration, co-led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), with close ties to UNESCO. The experience we have gained in our biosphere reserves will help the world in the future.”