World Environment Day

WED is a day for organisations as well as individuals to take action for the environment. Companies, associations, sports and youth groups as well as government at all levels are encouraged to join in and bring their resources to bear.

EVERY ACTION COUNTS
Through decades of WED celebrations, millions of people from all over the world and from all sectors of society have taken part in environmental action. By bundling their energy, WED has the power to generate hugely positive impacts on the planet.

Since its inception in 1974, World Environment Day has developed into a global platform for raising awareness and taking action on increasingly urgent issues from marine pollution and global warming to sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. Millions of people around the world have been motivated by the 'people's day' for action, and are increasingly weaving their activities into a global movement through the expanding WED website and social media.

Above all, WED serves as the 'people's day' for doing something to take care of the Earth or become an agent of change. That 'something' can be focused locally, nationally or globally; it can be a solo action or involve a crowd – everyone is free to choose.

THE THEME
Each WED is organized around a theme that focuses attention on a particularly pressing environmental concern.

THE HOST
Every WED has a different global host country, where the official celebrations take place. WED highlights the environmental challenges facing that country, and supports the effort to address them.