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World Environment Day – By Malsha – eLanka World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th. It is an international observance established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage global action to protect the planet. World Environment Day serves as a platform for individuals, communities, governments, and organizations to come together and take positive steps towards sustainable development. Each year, World Environment Day has a specific theme that focuses on a pressing environmental concern. The theme is chosen to generate public attention and mobilize efforts to address the issue. Some past themes have included biodiversity, climate change, plastic pollution, sustainable consumption, and wildlife conservation. The day is marked by various activities and events around the world, such as tree planting campaigns, clean-up drives, educational programs, seminars, and policy discussions. Governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), schools, businesses, and individuals participate in these initiatives to promote ...