By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/world-environment-day-un-hopes-raise-climate-awareness Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter With World Environment Day, UN hopes to raise climate awareness World Jun 4, 2014 12:21 PM EDT https://twitter.com/sbeaugeAFP/status/474132836291989504/ The United Nation’s version of Earth Day, World Environment Day, occurs annually on June 5 and encourages “worldwide awareness and action for the environment.” First celebrated in 1973, a different country hosts each year. Barbados hosts this year with the theme “Raise your voice, not the sea level.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
https://twitter.com/sbeaugeAFP/status/474132836291989504/ The United Nation’s version of Earth Day, World Environment Day, occurs annually on June 5 and encourages “worldwide awareness and action for the environment.” First celebrated in 1973, a different country hosts each year. Barbados hosts this year with the theme “Raise your voice, not the sea level.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now