World Environment Day Tarihi

2019

China hosts World Environment Day

China raised awareness of the 7 million people who die annually from air pollution with the slogan “Beat Air Pollution”.

1974

A dream debut for World Environment Day.

The first World Environment Day is celebrated in Spokane, Washington.

1972

First UN Conference based only on the environment.

Maurice Strong finally led the discussions about marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming.

1968

The idea is born

Sweden suggests to the UN to have a conference that is focused on the environment.