05/06/2025
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness and drive action on pressing environmental issues. This year's theme is "Beat Plastic Pollution," highlighting the urgent need to address the growing plastic crisis threatening ecosystems, wildlife, and human health.
*Key Highlights:*
- *Theme:* "Beat Plastic Pollution"
- *Host Country:* Republic of Korea, with main celebrations in Jeju Province
- *Global Celebrations:* Countries worldwide, including India, are marking the occasion with campaigns, events, and sustainability initiatives
*Ways to Celebrate:*
- *Participate in Clean-up Drives:* Join local or global clean-up campaigns in parks, beaches, forests, and rivers
- *Reduce Single-Use Plastics:* Opt for reusable alternatives to plastic bags, straws, cutlery, and packaging
- *Plant Trees:* Offset carbon emissions and reduce urban heat by participating in tree-planting initiatives
- *Organize Awareness Campaigns:* Educate your community about the dangers of plastic and how to reduce its use
- *Share on Social Media:* Use hashtags like and to spread the message online
*India's Initiatives:*
- *Afforestation Drive in Andhra Pradesh:* Planting 1 crore saplings in a single day
- *Water Conservation in Rajasthan:* Reviving traditional water sources through the ‘Vande Ganga Jal Abhiyan’
- *Youth Programs in Assam:* National Science Centre in Guwahati hosting rallies, lectures, and awareness drives focusing on plastic waste.