World Environment Day

World Environment Day takes place annually on 5th June. First celebrated in 1973, World Environment Day is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a global platform to encourage action to protect and restore the environment. The focus for World Environment Day 2025 is Beat Plastic Pollution.

Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet—even in our bodies in the form of microplastics. World Environment Day 2025 calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution.

By drawing inspiration from nature and showcasing real-world solutions, the campaign will encourage individuals, organizations, industries, and governments to adopt sustainable practices that drive systemic change.

This year’s World Environment Day comes exactly two months before countries meet again to continue negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

Join the #BeatPlasticPollution movement - because together we can create a healthier future. To find out more about plastics, sustainability and what you can do, check out our World Environment Day reading list or book display in the library.