The date was established at the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly in 2009 and is a recognition that the Earth and its ecosystems are our home, providing life for humanity.

This day reminds us of the importance of caring for the environment, preserving natural resources and caring for our planet. Environmental issues such as climate change, environmental pollution, and declining populations of animal species require our attention and action to address them.

Let's work together to make our planet a better place to live, not only today, but also for future generations.