Happy World Environment Day 2018!
An event designed to raise awareness of environmental protection issues and implore people around the world to take action to protect the environment, the day will see people from more than 100 countries participating.
Notably, this year’s iteration of World Environment Day comes as more and more cities, nations, companies and individuals have moved to phase out one-use plastic materials, a fact reflected in this year’s theme.
Here’s all you need to know about what World Environment Day is, when it is, who the host city for 2018 is and what the theme for this year is.