World Environment Day 2024: 05 June

Current Context: World Environment Day is celebrated globally on June 5 every year. The theme for World Environment Day 2024 is ‘Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience’ under the slogan 'Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration’.

• This day is the biggest international day for the environment, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and is celebrated by millions worldwide.
• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the World Environment Day 2024.
• The focus will be on land restoration, a key pillar of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), which is a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world.

Question:

1. When is World Environment Day celebrated globally every year?

• A) June 1
• B) June 2
• C) June 5
• D) July 1

Answer: C) World Environment Day is celebrated globally on June 5 every year.