World Environment Day Jun. 5, 2025

World Environment Day

A global shoutout to the planet we all call home. On World Environment Day, the world hits pause to reflect and act for a greener future. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme, this day has been observed annually on June 5 since 1973. This year, hosted by the Republic of Korea, the event focuses on ending plastic pollution. Plastic contamination has crept into every part of the world—from oceans and forests to our own bodies in the form of microplastics. This year"s campaign aims to spark change at every level of society.

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Apr. 12, 2024Arches National Park, Utah, USA
We’ve identified these ‘flying objects’
Turtle-y nice day for a swim
Jun 23, 2026Mount Fuji on Honshu Island, Japan
Dec. 16, 2023Guild houses of Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
Mar. 5, 2024Bangkok, Thailand
Jun. 25, 2024Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
Apr. 18, 2024International Day for Monuments and Sites
Blue as far as the eye can see
Oct. 28, 2025The Gothic Gate in the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks, Czechia
May 18, 2025International Museum Day
Dec. 24, 2025Christmas Eve
Mar. 15, 2026Pacific Rim Whale Festival
Dec. 28, 2025Black-and-white ruffed lemur in Madagascar
Aug. 3, 2024Three Natural Bridges, Wulong National Park, China
And so it begins!
Feb. 10, 2025Banff National Park, Alberta
Jun 6, 2026Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi, United States
Mar. 5, 2026Evening over Göreme, Cappadocia, Türkiye
A city so nice, they made it twice
Jul. 21, 2024Kendwa village, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Mar. 27, 2026World Theatre Day
Where is this ethereal mountain?
May 25, 2024Aït Benhaddou, Morocco
Nov. 6, 2024Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington, United States
Swinging over Munich
Oct 14, 2026Brown bear in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA
Jan. 6, 2024Vermilion Lakes, Banff
A grizzly bear sanctuary
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