Question
With reference to the World Environment Day, consider
the following statements: 1. It was designated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 1973. 2. The theme for World Environment Day 2025 is Our Land, Our Future. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?ÂSolution
In News: World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5, is a global initiative to raise awareness and drive action for environmental protection. Statement 1 is not correct ƒ First UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden, with the theme of ‘Only One Earth’ in 1972. ƒ It resulted in the adoption of the Stockholm Declaration and the Action Plan for the Human Environment. ƒ The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) designated 5th June of every year as World Environment Day in 1973 to encourage global participation in addressing environmental challenges. Statement 2 is not correct • World Environment Day 2025: ƒ Host Country: Republic of Korea ƒ Theme: #BeatPlasticPollution, emphasizing the urgent need to tackle plastic waste and its devastating impact on ecosystems.
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