Today is World Environment Day and this year is all about connecting people to nature.
We are all encouraged to come together, reconnect with nature and celebrate the places that matter most to us.
World Environment Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 on the day the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. It was created as a collective call for preserving and conserving nature and environment. The day is meant to remind us of our responsibility towards sustainable use of resources. It is celebrated each year to raise global awareness for taking positive environmental action.
The theme was chosen by this year’s host country – Canada – which will be the centre of World Environment Day activities. The day coincides with Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations and represents the pride and sense of identity Canadian’s draw from their natural incredible and diverse heritage.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will mark World Environment Day by paddling the Niagara River with Environment Minister Catherine McKenna.
Here is what you can do on World Environment Day:
* You all can start from your home. Build a little garden or start with a sapling
* Fertilize public trees and gardens
* Clean the roads around your house
* Take a walk to your favourite or a new park or conservation area. Enjoy your surroundings and help keep it clean by picking up any litter
* Say ‘YES’ to public transportation and carpooling
* Say ‘NO’ to plastic
* Buy items made from recycled products
* Stay up to date with the latest environment news and supporting groundbreaking research occurring worldwide
For more on World Environment Day visit http://worldenvironmentday.global/