World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

The World Environment Day slogan selected for 2007 is Melting Ice – a Hot Topic? In support of International Polar Year, the WED theme selected for 2007 focuses on the effects that climate change is having on polar ecosystems and communities, and the ensuing consequences around the world.

The UNEP’s WED Website also provides some promotional material which includes a World Environment Day booklet and some posters, etc. If you are organising some local event in your area/organisation, you can also register your activity with UNEP by clicking here.