June 5 - World Environment Day

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June 5 - World Environment Day


World Environment Day (WED) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. WED is hosted every year by a different city and commemorated with an international exposition through the week of June 5. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), also created in 1972, uses WED to stimulate awareness of the environment and enhance political attention and public action.

The theme for 2009 is climate change and the broader consequences of environmental change, and what societies can do in response. Combating climate change and preserving ecosystems services that underpin our economies is an issue for everyone. Every individual's efforts, no matter how small, can contribute to the sustainable development of our economies and communities around the world. On this day, individuals, non-governmental organizations, community and youth groups, business, industry and the media organize activities to renew their commitments to protect and develop the environment. They organize activities such as clean-up campaigns, tree planting, colourful street rallies, green concerts, essay and photo competitions in schools, and recycling efforts. (...)

Basic information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Environment_Day


UNEP Website:

http://www.unep.org/wed/2009/english/content/bertrand.asp

 

United Nations Campaign:

http://www.coolplanet2009.org/

 

Home” - The trailer and the film:

http://video.libero.it/app/play?id=75b5dfc2bf70b23b05939313235e1df4

http://www.youtube.com/homeproject

http://www.ariannaeditrice.it/articolo.php?id_articolo=26634

 

The "European Climate Teach-In Day":

http://www.climateday.eu/

 

 La Giornata dell'Ambiente in TV:

http://www.lanuovaecologia.it/view.php?id=11103&contenuto=Notizia

 

About the film "Changing climate - Changing times" ("2075: il clima che verrà"):

http://www.change2.net/profiles/blogs/2235930:BlogPost:5061