World Environment Day Date in India - When is World Environment Day Celebrated Every Year

World environment day is also known as the Environment Day, Eco Day or short form WED. It has been one of the great annual events for years which are being celebrated worldwide by the people aiming to protect the unique and life nurturing Nature on every 5th June.

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on 5th JUNE to raise global awareness of the need to take positive environmental action. It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).\

World Environment Day Date= 5 June

Date of World Environment Day 2017

World Environment Day Date 2017 = 5th June 2017, Monday

The first World Environment Day was celebrated in 1973. World Environment Day is hosted every year by a different city with a different theme and is commemorated with an international description in the week of 5 June.

When World Environment Day is celebrated every year? : 5 June

5 June 2017, World Environment Day 2017 will be celebrated worldwide Activities include street rallies and parades, as well as concerts, tree planting, and clean-up campaigns. It is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations (UN) stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. In many countries, this annual event is used to enhance political attention and action towards improving the environment.

India was selected as the host of World Environment Day 2011 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

World Environment Day is Celebrated on Which Date in India  =  June 5

Forests play a key role in our battle against climate change, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere while storing carbon dioxide.

Variety of activities are planned to celebrate this great event in different countries to encourage more people towards the celebration. Some of the national and international level activities include street rallies, tree plantation, garbage recycling, surrounding areas clean-up, parades and so many activities in order to draw people attention towards wide range of environmental issues as well as bring difference.

So, team up to save our environment.