Millions of people are expected to engage in today’s World Environment Day.
Host country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will hold a high-level policy event in the capital, Riyadh, where United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen will deliver a keynote speech followed by a discussion on this year’s theme - land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
A record-breaking 3,500 World Environment Day events are registered this year, mobilizing environmental action to restore ecosystems across the globe.
From tree planting in the Maldives and Kenya to the unveiling of large-scale city murals in the United States and activities in zoos across Ireland, Singapore and India, millions of people are coming together to mark this year’s Day.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About World Environment Day
World Environment Day on 5 June is one of the biggest international days for the environment. Led by UNEP and held annually since 1973, the event has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach, with millions of people from across the world engaging to protect the planet.
About the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP is the leading global voice on the environment. It provides leadership and encourages partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
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