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When is World Environment Day

World Environment Day

About World Environment Day

When is World Environment Day

Every year, World Environment Day is observed on June 5. This day is celebrated to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, "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." 
 
 World Environment Day Theme
 
In 2020, the theme was biodiversity – a concern that is both urgent and existential. Recent events, from bushfires in Brazil, the United States and Australia to locust infestations across East Africa–and now, coronavirus pandemic – demonstrate the interdependence of humans and
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Latest Updates on World Environment Day

Anant Ambani's Vantara launches campaign for World Environment Day 2024

Anant Ambani's wildlife preservation initiative shared a video with a campaign towards environmental conservation. The video features Ajay Devgn, KL Rahul, Kusha Kapila etc

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 10:54 PM IST

Happy World Environment Day 2024: Greetings to share with your loved ones

On June 5, we celebrate World Environment Day. It is now essential to reflect on the significance of environmental conservation in light of the rising pollution, plastics and threat of global warming

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 3:56 PM IST

Kerala govt devising schemes to preserve environment, says CM Vijayan

Vijayan said this year's message on World Environment Day is to prevent land degradation and increase soil fertility

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 1:10 PM IST
Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 11:29 AM IST

World Environment Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Importance, Quotes

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5 to pause, reflect, and take action to protect our amazing planet. 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary as per the UN Convention

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 7:01 AM IST

Save Earth Mission's Global Community Rallies For World Environment Day

Grand take off event of Save Earth Mission is set to launch wherein 1500 delegates from 68 countries are participating

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Updated On : 08 Jun 2023 | 3:32 PM IST

Kejriwal gives call to make fight against pollution into people's movement

CM mentioned the implementation of the 'Yuddh Pradushan Ke Virrudh' campaign, and efforts aimed at reducing pollution caused by stubble burning

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Updated On : 06 Jun 2023 | 7:18 AM IST

Rajasthan minister inaugurates 33 air quality monitoring stations

He also said that the environment can be saved by the active participation of common people

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 11:47 PM IST

FMCG companies announce sustainable milestones, targets on Environment Day

ITC on World Environment Day 2023 reaffirmed its commitment to address the issue of plastic waste management through its multi-dimensional initiatives

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 10:49 PM IST

Jharkhand to plant 10 mn saplings next year, says Guv Radhakrishnan

The governor said that Jharkhand is a symbol of greenery, where people worship trees

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 10:49 PM IST

Menstrual cups reduce plastic waste generation by 99%: Soumya Swaminathan

According to a recent report, one woman generates around 14.1 kg of non-biodegradable waste in a lifetime if she uses commercially manufactured disposable sanitary pads

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 10:33 PM IST

Kerala govt observes World Environment Day, organises Haritha Sabhas

The tourism minister also launched the distribution of 1,000 cloth bags made under the Smarter Choice of Greener Tomorrow campaign by RT Mission through its Clean Kerala Initiative

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 10:33 PM IST

World Environment Day: Green clearances in India at multi-year high

Industrial projects get bulk of clearances, followed by infrastructure and mining

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 10:19 PM IST

Green, eco-friendly technology key for Indian Navy-says Ministry of Defense

On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Indian Navy shares green initiatives made to protect the environment and reduce the carbon footprint

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 4:13 PM IST

HP CM Sukhu flags off awareness rally on World Environment Day in Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday flagged off an awareness rally here on the occasion of World Environment Day.

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 3:59 PM IST

India can reduce pollution by 40% by not using fossil fuels: Gadkari

India can reduce its pollution by over 40% by not using fossil fuels like petrol and diesel, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 3:03 PM IST

'Solution to plastic pollution' on UN's agenda as planet chokes on plastic

On this World Environment Day (June 5), the UN focuses on solving the plastic pollution crisis as India plans to tackle plastic pollution as a key component of its global mass movement, Mission LiFE

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 1:35 PM IST

World environment day 2023: History, Theme, Importance, Celebration

World Environment Day 2023 serves as a reminder that environmentalists and global leaders are not the only ones responsible for saving the environment and nature

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 1:00 PM IST

Huge gap in global talk, local walk: Jairam Ramesh jibes on Environment Day

On World Environment Day, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh attacked the Modi government on Monday, alleging that there is a push for a radical loosening of environment and forest laws

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 12:13 PM IST

World Environment Day: Prez asks people to adopt eco-friendly approach

"It is our time to give back to the Nature which always caters to our needs and demands," she said

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Updated On : 05 Jun 2023 | 10:17 AM IST