Important Days World Environment Day 2024 ▪ The day is observed on June 5 every year to encourage environmental protection. ▪ Theme 2024: Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. ▪ The day was first celebrated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1973. About UNEP ✓ Formation - June 5, 1972 ✓ Headquarters - Nairobi, Kenya ✓ Executive Director - Inger Andersen
