World Environment Day 2024: Know Date, History And Theme Of This Day
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World Environment Day 2024: The day raises awareness, mobilises action, and promotes environmental sustainability.
World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, is a powerful reminder of our collective duty to care for the environment. We can all make a positive impact by embracing sustainable practices in our daily lives, conserving resources, and advocating for eco-friendly solutions. Remember, even small steps like planting trees, reducing waste, or supporting renewable energy contribute to a significant change. Let's work together to ensure a thriving future for our planet!
World Environment Day shines a spotlight on pressing environmental challenges. Each year, a distinct theme is chosen, tackling issues like climate change, global warming, and deforestation. This year, the theme of World Environment Day is - Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. "According to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, up to 40 per cent of the planet's land is degraded, directly affecting half of the world's population. The number and duration of droughts has increased by 29 per cent since 2000 - without urgent action, droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world's population by 2050," the United Nations official website wrote.