World Environment Day 2021: Theme, significance and history of UN’s biggest awareness campaign for Mother Nature
World Environment Day 2021 Latest News: Saturday on 5th June will be celebrated as World Environment Day across the world. This is the largest awareness campaign, which was started by the United Nations in the early 70s. It is that time of year when civil society, environmentalists, school students and global leaders take some time to reflect on the impact of human activity on Mother Earth. As we know that the climate crisis has caused some irreversible changes in our lives, World Environment Day is also a time to think about unique, practical solutions that can help solve issues like deforestation, plastic pollution etc. Huh.
What is the theme of World Environment Day 2021?
Imagine again. to rebuild. Restore - This is the theme of this year's World Environment Day. According to the United Nations, this World Environment Day, the human population should pledge to make some changes in their lifestyle that can help restore the natural order of things. Whether it's banning single-use plastics or adding more greenery to our concrete jungles in cities, we must reinvent and reinvent the way we help Mother Earth heal.
What is the history behind World Environment Day?
It all started in 1972. Then the United Nations General Assembly or UNGA established World Environment Day. Since then, it is being celebrated every year with new and relevant themes every year. This year, Pakistan is the host country for the World Environment Day celebrations.
What is the significance of World Environment Day 2021?
This year, it's all about restoring the natural ecosystem. This year, the United Nations wants each country to pledge to reverse the mindless practices that pollute our cities, coasts and forests. If we are able to bring back some lost glory, we will be able to prevent millions of people from falling into the ugly web of hunger, displacement and diseases.
This year, the United Nations will also launch the 'United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration'. It is a 10-year plan that will force the authorities to think of ways to stop the degradation of the ecosystem. It is also the year to see how the coronavirus pandemic has forced everyone to calm down the pace of everyday life and look at the impact of human activities. We can't turn back the clock, but we can certainly change the world for the better. Think green, plant more trees, use eco-friendly materials, make sustainable fashion the buzzword.