Last Updated on 2 June 2024 IST | The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) commemorates every year the programs for World Environment Day. It promotes awareness and action for the protection of the environment by more than 130 countries. It marks the day of the Stockholm Conference which led to the designation of 5 June as World Environment Day.
Its theme in the year 2024 is “Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience”. The readers would also know that Supreme God Kabir Saheb has said Satyug-like atmosphere will arrive in Kalyug (the present Iron Age) under the leadership of JagatGuru Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj.
5 June World Environment Day 2024 Highlights
- World Environment Day falls on 5 June 2024.
- This year the focus is on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is going to host the event on World Environment Day.
- The aim of this day is to protect and revive ecosystems globally, critical for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Several activities will be organized including global campaigns, educational programs, and local events to raise awareness and encourage action on the theme.
- In Collaboration, there will be an involvement of governments, businesses, NGOs, and individuals to drive positive environmental change.
- World environment day will be led by United Nations Environment Programme, it’s the largest global platform for environmental outreach.
- There will be a global Participation that will be celebrated by millions of people worldwide, emphasizing urgent collective action for ocean conservation.
What Is the World Environment Day Date?
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) observes annually the programs for World Environment Day to highlight the awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is observed on 5 June in more than 130 countries globally. Theme in the year 2024 is “Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience”.
World Environment Day and Its History
World Environment Day is celebrated to generate awareness on environmental issues and sustainable environmental development among people all around the globe. It is celebrated on the 5th of June every year as Environmental Awareness Day.
It was established by the United Nations in the year 1972 but was first held later in 1974, which shows that the world is trying to save the environment for decades now. Over the time millions of people from around 143 countries have started participating in the celebration.
World Environment Day (WED) 2024 Theme: Solutions to Plastic Pollution
The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is “Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience”, This focus highlights the urgent need to address land degradation, which affects almost half of the world’s population and poses significant threats to global GDP and biodiversity. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting the event, emphasizing its commitment through initiatives like the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative. These efforts are part of broader global commitments to restore one billion hectares of land by 2030, crucial for combating climate change, protecting ecosystems, and improving livelihoods.
United Nations About Ending Plastic Pollution
According to United Nations the Earth faces a triple planetary challenges.
- the climate change caused the temperature to rise too high to quickly adapt by people and natlple;
- An estimated 1 million species are threatened with extinction due to habitat loss and other pressures;
- pollution is highest to poison our air, land and water.
The solution to the challenges is to align the economies and societies inclusive, fair and better connected with nature. The planet can not be harmed any more but it is to heal. For doing so, the available solutions and the technology should be used extensively. #BeatPlasticPollution is the campaign for World Environment Day 2024. The social responsibility is the need of hour for collective, transformative action on a global scale to protect and restore the planet Earth. By ensuring the minimisation of plastic we can ensure its restoration.
World Environment Day 2024 Host
On 5 June, every year, World Environment Day is celebrated by the United Nations’ for creating awareness and action for the environment worldwide. It has become the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is commemorated by millions of people globally.
This year the host for the World Environment Day event will be Saudi Arabia. This day, the commitment is emphasized through efforts like the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative, which are in line with global commitments to restore one billion hectares of land by 2030. This endeavor is crucial for addressing climate change, safeguarding ecosystems, and improving livelihoods.
How Is World Environment Day Celebrated?
The environment is a great concern for the creatures of Mother Earth. In order to sustain it for a long period of time, we must take good care of it. Over the generations, it has proven to be a great platform for individuals, NGOs, institutions, organizations, and corporations to promote their ideas and perceptions to save the environment. Governments and communities put up different activities to perform on this occasion in order to promote the conservation of nature.
■ Also Read: World Earth Day Theme Quotes History
A healthy and hygienic environment requires people’s friendly participation in events like growing trees, minimizing the usage of non-biodegradable products like plastic, and stopping the engine of a car at a traffic stop to save fuel. We do not have a planet B so we cannot afford to be the enemy of our home planet by polluting air, water, and land Which is why the world environment day is also known as People’s Day.
How the Corona Pandemic Affected Planet Earth?
The Coronavirus Outbreaks indeed impacted the lives of the masses worldwide. The income levels went down drastically impacting over 90 percent of the population. On the other hand, the positive impact on the environment was noticed and the pollution parameters changed towards the corrective side.
The major reason was the hampering of production due to lockdown and the emissions from the industry fell sharply. Simultaneously the major accumulation of medical waste created another problem. The disposal became a great problem and became a cause of other infections. The situation compelled the government and the scientific community to take measures in the changing scenario.
How Will the Environment Improve?
The present state of the environment is quite miserable. It seems near to impossible to breathe into clean air now. But, God Kabir Saheb Ji has told that this all is going to change soon because a Satyug-like atmosphere is going to arrive in Kalyug (the present age) under the Leadership of Jagat Guru Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj. The entire world will take Naam Diksha (Initiation) from Saint Rampal Ji now. Then, the trees will be in abundance on the whole earth quite soon. To know more, kindly read: The Golden Age is Coming
World Environment Day 2024 Quotes
- “Our actions on the forests is reflection of what future we build for ourselves” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Conservation is harmony between men and land” – Aldo Leopold
- “People criticize the environment, but they are to blame themselves” – Robert Collier
- “The biggest threat to the planet earth is that someone else will save it” – Robert Swan
- “A nation that ruins its soil, ruins itself” – Franklin D Roosevelt
- “In nature’s breath, our spirits soar, Through mindful paths, we heal and more, With sacred care, the earth we tend, In unity, our world defends.”
- On World Environment Day, seek Sant Rampal Ji’s grace, To heal the world, each illness we erase. In His refuge, find the strength to mend, A healthier earth, on His wisdom depend.
Adopt Sat-Bhakti to Annihilate Sorrows & Commence The Golden Era
To keep each one happy and free from suffering, adopt Eternal Devotion (Sat-Bhakti) directly bestowed by the Supreme Reality Himself or His authentic representative who is the enlightened Saint SatGuru Rampal Ji Maharaj. Come to the refuge of the SatGuru and take Naam Diksha (Initiation) from Him.
The practice of the Eternal Devotion will not only give pleasures in everyday life but also take out from the cycle of birth and death. The real purpose of human birth is to achieve Salvation through Sat-Bhakti. This not only gives us salvation but also drives the Golden Age(SatYuga) for the people to live happily. In this era of Kalyug everybody is running after money, hence with the commencement of SatYuga, the environment will automatically be filtered as earlier.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to World Environment Day 2024
The theme is “Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience”.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the host.
It was first held in 1973.
The slogan is “Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration”
Currently, up to 40% of the world’s land is degraded.
Over three-quarters of the world’s population could be affected.
The UNCCD COP16 conference is scheduled.
It is a call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world
Individuals can participate by registering for events, learning, and sharing information.
It is expected to be the largest-ever international gathering on land and drought.
