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World Environment Day: Hosts & Themes (1974–2025)

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection of our planet. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 and first observed in 1973, this day has grown into the largest international environmental outreach event, involving over 150 countries annually. As environmental challenges—ranging from climate change and biodiversity loss to pollution—intensify, World Environment Day offers a moment for individuals, communities, businesses, and governments to reflect on their relationship with nature and commit to practices that ensure a sustainable future.   Historical Context and Evolution The inception of World Environment Day in 1973 marked a pivotal moment following the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment (1972), the first major United Nations conference to focus solely on environmental issues. The conference recognized that environmental problems tran...