World Environment Day: Why is it celebrated, history behind it

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5 June. This day helps raise awareness about environmental problems and how we can take steps to tackle them. Image Source : AP

People should know about the environmental issues that are going to be a big threat in the near future. Image Source : AP

We should learn to take care of our environment. World Environment Day helps us know more about the changes we can implement. Image Source : AP

This special day is dedicated to the environment and related problems. It was established by the United Nations in 1972 at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment (5-16 June 1972). Image Source : AP

This was the result of discussions made on the integration of human interactions and the environment. After two years, in 1974, the first World Environment Day with the theme ‘Only My Earth.’ Image Source : AP

This year, the theme for World Environment Day 2023 is #BeatPlasticPollution. Image Source : AP

Plastic pollution has become a pressing concern worldwide. It has devastating effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Image Source : AP

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