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World Environment Day 2015 Official Video

Every year, the United Nations Environment Programme hosts World Environment Day on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental issues and call for action

  • Published: June 04th, 2015
  • Author: William Brittlebank

Every year, the United Nations Environment Programme hosts World Environment Day on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental issues and call for action.

The host country for WED 2015 is Italy and the theme this year is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care.”

Hosted on June 5, the day has grown into a global platform for public outreach and is widely celebrated by in over 100 countries.

WED was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 and is the UNs main vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment.