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 EST 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.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. 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.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now