world environment day

Television star Rupali Ganguly participated in a tree-planting campaign for world environment day, planting a tree in her late father Anil Ganguly's name. This touching tribute to the acclaimed filmmaker resonated with fans, who praised her gesture and her continued legacy. The initiative aimed to promote a greener earth and a healthier environment.

Programme aims to make students participants in tackling city’s environmental crisis

Dhanauri, a haven for nearly 217 bird species including the sarus crane, meets criteria for international wetland status but remains officially unrecognized. Despite Supreme Court directives for wetland protection and a Union ministry's push for Ramsar designation, bureaucratic delays and state inaction have stalled progress. Environmentalists fear real estate interests are hindering conservation efforts.

UP has not notified Dhanauri as a wetland, and the application for obtaining the Ramsar tag is lost in a bureaucratic labyrinth

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena visited the Yamuna Biodiversity Park on the occasion of world environment day on Sunday and interacted with DU students.

world environment day is observed annually on June 05 to raise awareness about environmental protection and sustainability. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) proposed a special day for the environment in 1972, which was designated by the UN General Assembly. This year, the theme of world environment day 2023 is "BeatPlasticPollution," highlighting people's actions toward plastic pollution reduction. The day encourages individuals, governments, and international bodies to prioritize eco-friendly practices for a greener world and the protection of the environment.

Right from cycle rally to riding on skates, citizens participated in a large number in the events to celebrate world environment day on Friday.

The Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), an initiative by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), is scheduled to mark the world environment day across 5,500 automobile dealers across the country on June 5.

Bhumi Pednekar is one of the Bollywood stars who never fear speaking their mind on any subject. Thus, on the occasion of world environment day, she had a chat with a news portal wherein she talked about being environmentally conscious and how has been the journey so far.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadam tree at 7RCR on the occasion of world environment day to create awareness for environment.

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world environment day on 5 June is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually since 1973.

To mark the upcoming world environment day-2019, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) will be holding painting competition for primary and high school students and essay writing competition for high school students starting at 10 am on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Bal Bhavan premises in Cubbon Park.

The event was held as part of world environment day observation

The entire city looked green on Tuesday, the world environment day. Various agencies and forums had organized a slew of programmes to mark day in an attempt to create awareness on the importance of environment protection.

Many premier organisations of the city welcomed the United Nation's theme for this year's world environment day and making India the host country.

Taking up the cause of mangrove conservation in a big way, the CPM will launch a mangrove planting campaign in the district on the occasion of the world environment day on June 5.

Mangrove forests in various parts of Malappuram district will get a new lease of life on June 5 — world environment day.

With Covid-19 pandemic having showed the adverse impact of rampant intervention of human beings with nature as Covid has been found to be a zoonotic disease (diseases passed on from animals to humans), senior officials and environmental experts have called on for immediate steps for ‘Ecosystem Restoration’, which is the theme for this year’s world environment day to be celebrated on Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched for collective efforts to ensure that the planet becomes a better place for future generations. "On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reiterate our pledge to preserve our planet's rich biodiversity. Let us collectively do whatever possible to ensure the flora and fauna with whom we share the Earth thrive," he wrote on Twitter.

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