World Environment Day is an annual global event held on June 5th since 1973 aiming to raise awareness and drive action for the protection of our environment With participation from over 143 countries each year, World Environment Day serves as a significant platform for public outreach, uniting businesses, non governmental organizations, communities, governments, and celebrities in advocating for environmental causes The theme for World Environment Day 2025 is “Ending Plastic Pollution”, emphasizing the urgent need to tackle plastic pollution through innovation, policy reforms, and public engagement Plastic pollution poses a significant threat to ecosystems, human health, and biodiversity The United Nations Environment Programme ( is leading global efforts to cut plastic pollution by 80 by 2040 through a legally binding treaty and a shift to a circular economy.