The year 1972 marked a turning point in the development of international environmental politics, with the first major conference on environmental issues, known as the Conference on the Human ...

World Environment Day 2024: Every year, World Environment Day is observed with the intention of raising awareness about the pressing issues related to nature. Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025.

Created in 1974 by the UN, World Environment Day happens every June 5. Hosted by a different country each year—this year it’s China—the day seeks to raise public awareness of environmental ...