World Environment Day 2025: Every year on June 5, people all around the world celebrate World Environment Day. It is a special day to think about our planet and how we can take better care of it.
What is World Environment Day?
World Environment Day is organized by the United Nations. It started in 1973, and since then, it has been celebrated every year with a new theme and a different country as the host.
Who is Hosting in 2025?
In 2025, South Korea is hosting World Environment Day. The main celebrations are happening on Jeju Island, a beautiful place known for its natural beauty and eco-friendly practices.
What is the Theme?
The theme for this year is “Beat Plastic Pollution.” Plastic pollution is one of the biggest problems for the Earth today. Plastic harms animals, pollutes water, and takes hundreds of years to break down.
Why is this Important?
Every year, people throw away millions of plastic bottles, bags, and other items. Many of these end up in oceans and forests. Animals can eat them by mistake, which can hurt or even kill them. We also use too much single-use plastic—things we use once and throw away.
What Can You Do to Help?
Even small actions can make a big difference. Here are some easy things you can do:
- Use a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic ones.
- Say no to plastic straws and use metal or bamboo straws.
- Bring your own cloth bags when shopping.
- Recycle items like bottles, cans, and paper.
- Join clean-up drives in your school or neighborhood.
Celebrating at School
Many schools are holding special programs like:
- Speeches on saving the environment
- Poster making and drawing competitions
- Tree planting and clean-up activities
These help us learn more about nature and how we can protect it.
World Environment Day is not just about one day. It reminds us to care for our planet every day. Together, we can make the Earth a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live.
