World Environment Day 2025: History, theme, significance and host country

Every year on 5 June, the world unites for World Environment Day, an urgent global call to protect the planet. Observed across more than 150 countries, this day serves as a platform for raising awareness and driving action on pressing environmental issues. Since its inception in 1974, World Environment Day has inspired governments, businesses, and individuals alike to engage in activities that promote environmental sustainability and stewardship. The theme for World Environment Day 2025 is "Restore Our Earth," emphasizing the need for collective efforts to rehabilitate ecosystems and combat climate change. This theme is especially relevant as the world grapples with the consequences of biodiversity loss, pollution, and extreme weather events. By focusing on restoration, the initiative encourages innovative solutions and community involvement to heal and rejuvenate the planet's natural resources. This year, the host country for World Environment Day is Brazil, a nation renowned for its rich biodiversity and vast rainforests. As the host, Brazil will spotlight its efforts to preserve the Amazon and other vital ecosystems, while also highlighting the challenges it faces, such as deforestation and habitat destruction. Through virtual and in-person events, Brazil aims to foster global collaboration and inspire action to address the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow.

— Authored by Next24 Live