People across the globe are gearing up to observe, World Environment Day 2019, which falls on June 5. Dedicated to nature, the day is marked to raise awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Various events on the national platforms are organised inviting people to take care of the Earth and take action in order to be a part of the change. This year the theme for World Environment Day 2019 is “Beat Air Pollution,” and the United Nation like every year, has invited persons from every corner to join the movement and safe nature. As the significant day has approached us, let us discover Environment Day history, this year's slogan and 2019 WED theme, while striving every bit to protect our environment. World Environment Day 2019 in India: Government Launches #SelfieWithSapling Initiative, Kapil Dev, Jackie Shroff to Participate. 

World Environment Day is the biggest annual event for positive environmental action. The day is a call to action for all of us to come together to combat so many environmental challenges that we are facing today. This year’s significant theme and slogan is “Beat Air Pollution,” and the activists and environmentalists are initiating many events to spread awareness across the globe. WED urges governments, industry, communities and individuals to come together and explore renewable energy and green technologies and improve the air qualities in cities and regions. WhatsApp Stickers, Facebook Quotes, GIF Image Greetings To Mark The Day To Save Planet Earth. 

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World Environment Day 2019: History & Significance

World Environment Day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. It was after two years, in 1974, the first WED was observed with the theme, “Only One Earth.” With the observation of World Environment Day, the UN aware the protection and improvement of the human environment, which is a serious concern among environmentalists across. The day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises and communities in preserving and enhancing nature.

World Environment Day 2019 Theme 

Although, the WED celebration has been held annually since 1987, the idea for rotating the centre of these activities through selecting different host countries began. Every year, the UN comes up with a theme and host country to promote the current environmental concern and how people can contribute to preserving nature. This year, the theme for World Environment Day is “Beat Air Pollution,” and the host nation is China. WED 2019 topic invites people to consider how we can change our everyday lives to reduce the amount of air pollution we produce and thwart its contribution to global warming and its numerous effects on our health.

Ever since its inception, World Environment Day has grown into a global platform for raising awareness and taking significant action and it is today celebrated in more than 100 countries. Our planet, Earth is biodiversity, natural resources, water, food, air and much more. Let us all, not destroy it anymore and preserve the beautiful nature.

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