World Environment Day
Introduction World Environment Day, celebrated every year on June 5th, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and drive action for the protection of our environment. Established by the United Nations in 1972, this day has evolved into a powerful movement, engaging governments, civil society, and individuals worldwide in a unified effort to combat environmental degradation. In 2025, the theme — "Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience" — highlights one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our times: the rapid degradation of land and the urgent need for sustainable restoration practices. Understanding the Environmental Crisis In recent decades, human activities have led to unprecedented damage to ecosystems. Unsustainable agriculture, deforestation, overgrazing, mining, urban sprawl, and the overuse of groundwater have turned once-fertile landscapes into barren lands. According to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertifi...