There are national holidays, and there are world holidays. World Environment Day is the second. It draws public attention to the problems of the environment in which we live, stimulates government actions aimed at improving the environmental situation. Nature affects the life and health of all people, so the holiday has acquired such a scale.
Appearance story
In 1972, environmental issues were discussed at a conference in Stockholm. The main task of the participants was to awaken people's desire to participate in the protection of natural ecosystems. The reason was the appeal of numerous cultural figures to the UN Secretary General.
The conference resulted in targeted actions to reduce environmental pollution, as well as the establishment of the festival in question. World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 annually.
goal
The world community calls on everyone to be inspired by global issues and actively contribute to the protection of nature. It also unites countries to create optimal relations, since only together we can secure a safe and worthy future. Activists have developed a set of measures to limit the impact of people's activities on nature. World Environment Day is a holiday that aims to direct the thoughts of every inhabitant of the planet to preserve the natural balance of the world. What humanity can and should do in this direction?
Nature Conservation Measures
- reduction of emissions into the atmosphere and hydrosphere;
- the creation of reserves, national parks to preserve natural complexes;
- restrictions on hunting and fishing for the conservation of rare and endangered species;
- a ban on illegal garbage collection and the careful processing of waste.
These are just the main rules that World Environment Day sets . Every day there are more and more problems, and they need to be solved by the whole world.
The meaning of the holiday
This day contributes to the awareness of the situation, carries a stimulus to the active action of all members of society. Environmental protection measures must be sustainable and purposefully carried out - this is the only way to avoid cataclysms. Communities of countries must address environmental issues in a comprehensive manner.
World Environment Day speaks for itself - nature must be protected, loved. Only in this case will it give humanity a second chance.
Holiday in Russia and in other countries
The Russian Federation occupies a vast territory, and it has a huge responsibility to maintain various ecosystems. The holiday is important for the state, but not all residents know about it. Therefore, it is necessary to educate the masses and actively influence the mind, which is what many public organizations are doing.
World Environment Day is celebrated in many countries by rallies, bicycle parades, concerts, cleaning the territory, waste management, and essay contests. The celebration ideas are different, but the goal is the same - to draw attention to environmental issues and solve them together!