Since the first celebration in 1973, World Environment Day has helped UNEP to raise awareness and generate political momentum around growing concerns, such as the depletion of the ozone layer, toxic chemicals, desertification and global warming. The Day has developed into a global platform for taking action on urgent environmental issues. Millions of people have taken…
World Environment Day 2022 June 5 marks World Environment Day, celebrated globally since 1973 as a platform for raising environmental awareness and acting on urgent planetary issues. Sadly, the urgency to reverse damage done by humanity on nature was as urgent then as it is now, as humanity is now facing the ‘triple planetary crisis’;…
With World Environment Day (5 June) and World Oceans Day (8 June) approaching, the Nairobi Convention Secretariat is excited to share updates on how countries and stakeholders are working to protect, conserve, and manage the Western Indian Ocean region. Read about the updates and progress: Click on the arrows to view in full screen.
Living in harmony with nature can only be achieved if we reverse negative impact of biodiversity loss and pursue full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. World Environment Day 2020 calls for urgent action to protect biodiversity.