Archive · 5 Jun 2025
World Environment Day 2025 Focuses on Plastic Pollution
World Environment Day is a yearly event held on June 5 to make people aware of how to protect the environment.
In 2025, the focus is on dealing with plastic pollution.
Research has shown microplastics are found everywhere, even in the human brain.
Many activities take place, like cleaning up beaches and planting trees.
The goal is to encourage everyone to care for the planet.
This year, the Republic of Korea will be hosting the event.
World Environment Day 2025 focuses on combating plastic pollution.
The day is celebrated annually on June 5.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) leads the day, which began in 1973.
Various activities are undertaken, including beach cleanups and planting saplings.
The Republic of Korea is the host for World Environment Day 2025.
- Who
- The world
- What
- Celebrating World Environment Day, focusing on combating plastic pollution.
- When
- June 5, annually including 2025
- Where
- Globally, hosted by Republic of Korea in 2025
- Why
- To raise environmental awareness and encourage action on plastic pollution.
- Date
- June 5, 2025
- Focus
- Combating plastic pollution
- Organizer
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Host Country (2025)
- Republic of Korea
- Started
- 1973