June 5th saw the World Environment Day being celebrated across the globe.
The theme of this year’s World Environment Day was
“Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care”.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) promotes the idea of World Environment Day to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth.
Many of the Earth’s ecosystems are nearing critical tipping points of depletion or irreversible change, pushed by high population growth and economic development. By 2050, if current consumption and production patterns remain the same and with a rising population expected to reach 9.6 billion, we will need three planets to sustain our way of life. Living well within planetary boundaries is the most promising strategy for ensuring a healthy future.
It is the duty of every individual to save our planet. By celebrating World Environment Day, we remind ourselves and others of the importance of caring for our environment. Remember that every action counts, so join together for a better world.
