June 5 World Environment Day
(Türkiye Environment Week: June 1–7)
Why Is It Celebrated?
The environment is the vast living system in which we exist—comprising air, water, soil, forests, animals, and human beings. World Environment Day, observed on June 5, is celebrated annually to protect nature, work toward a cleaner world, and change habits that harm the environment.
This special day was proclaimed in 1972 by the United Nations. In Türkiye, however, it is not celebrated as just a single day but as Türkiye Environment Week from June 1 to 7.
⏳ Time Travel
How did Environment Day come about?
In 1972, a conference on the theme “Human and His Environment” was held in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. As a result of decisions made at this conference, June 5 was officially designated as World Environment Day each year. The goal was to raise environmental awareness worldwide. Türkiye responded to this call and began observing the day.
Starting in 2022, Türkiye began commemorating this day together with Türkiye Environment Week. Today, activities are held throughout the week in schools, parks, municipalities, and environmental organizations.
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🐢 What Does the Environment Include?
- Keeping the air clean
- Protecting forests and trees
- Not wasting water
- Not polluting the soil
- Not harming animals or nature
- Recycling
Failing to do these things leads to serious consequences for all of humanity.
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Protecting the environment is not only the responsibility of adults but also of children. Even small acts of water conservation can help preserve nature!
🌿 What Is Being Done in Türkiye?
- Schools organize nature walks and tree planting activities.
- Municipalities run environmental cleanliness campaigns.
- Foundations such as TEMA develop special nature activities for children.
- Recycling bins are being widely distributed.
- Projects such as “Environmentally Friendly School” support students who are environmentally conscious.
📚 References
- Presidency of the European Union. “World Environment Day on June 5.” ab.gov.tr
- Bilecik Directorate of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. “World Environment Day on June 5 and Türkiye Environment Week.” csb.gov.tr
- General Directorate of Public Health. “World Environment Day.” hsgm.saglik.gov.tr
- TEMA Foundation. “World Environment Day on June 5 Certificate.” tema.org.tr
- YouTube. “World Environment Day Promotion Video.” YouTube
