Millions of people are expected to take part in today’s World Environment Day.
The host country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will host a high-level policy event in the capital Riyadh, where UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen will deliver a keynote address, followed by discussions on this year’s theme: land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
This year, a record 3,500 World Environment Day events were registered, sparking environmental action to restore ecosystems around the world.
From planting trees in the Maldives and Kenya to unveiling large-scale urban murals in the US and activities at zoos across Ireland, Singapore and India, millions of people are coming together to mark the anniversary this year.
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About World Environment Day
World Environment Day, observed on June 5, is one of the biggest international days dedicated to the environment. Led by UNEP and held annually since 1973, the event has grown into the largest global platform for environmental awareness activities, engaging millions of people around the world in protecting the planet.
About the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP is the world’s leading environmental organization. We provide leadership and encourage partnerships in protecting the environment by inspiring, informing and supporting countries and their peoples to improve the quality of life for future generations without compromising that of future generations.
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