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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Today in History

Jun 5, 2018Up, up, and away for Hot Air Balloon Day
Jun 5, 2019Happy trees = Clean air
Jun 5, 2020By the light of the fireflies
Jun 5, 2021Bird s-eye view on World Environment Day
Jun 5, 2022World Environment Day
Jun 5, 2023World Environment Day
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Feb 4, 2020Rock of ages
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Feb 10, 2021A throng of ice and spires
Nov 18, 2020An aviation celebration
Jan 30, 2019Embracing the cold
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Oct 3, 2024Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Oct 24, 2023Füzér Castle in the Zemplén Mountains, Hungary
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Dec 22, 2020A holiday beacon of light
Feb 18, 2018Great horned owl near Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida
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May 28, 2024The Monastery of Roussanou, Greece
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