World Environment Day 2021: Theme, history and significance

For World Environment Day 2021, the theme revolves around restoration of ecosystems and encouraging countires to take action to protect our natural environment.

New Delhi: Every year, on June 5, nations all over the world come together to celebrate World Environment Day. This year, it falls on a Saturday giving us the weekend to mull over the pressing environmental issues and brainstorm creative solutions to tackle them. The occasion is headed by the United Nations to increase awareness and encourages countires to take action to protect our natural environment and ecosystems. To understand this event better, let's take a look at the history, significance and theme of World Environment Day 2021. The first World Environment Day was held in 1974 and since its genesis it has developed into a globally-recognised platform for bringing forth environmental issues such as marine pollution, global warming, wildlife crime, and ocean acidification. Over 143 countries participate in the event annually.