June 5 World Environment Day: For a more sustainable and fair planet

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Jun 15, 2025

June 5 | World Environment Day: For a more sustainable and fair planet

The United Nations General Assembly announced in 1972 that the fifth of June will be the International Environment Day, to become an annual occasion that sheds light on environmental issues and global challenges that threaten the planet. This day is an open invitation to the international community, with its official and civil institutions, for joint action to protect the environment and safeguard the natural resources for future generations.

Civil society activities have proven in recent years a vital role in addressing climate change and achieving sustainable development goals. According to the United Nations Environment Program, local initiatives led by civil organizations may contribute to reducing emissions by up to 4% by 2030, and is the International Environment Day, organized by the United Nations Environment Program annually, is one of the largest global environmental awareness platforms, with millions of people from more than 150 countries to participate. To raise awareness and encourage environmental work.

We are at the Arab Center for the Sustainability of Private Work, and within the framework of the activities of the Arab Club for Green Volunteering, we confirm our firm commitment to supporting civil organizations in the Arab world and enhancing their environmental role. This comes through the club's activities, the most prominent of which is (regional development campaigns for environmental awareness and the Arab Jubula Prize for Volunteering to honor green initiatives) with the aim of enabling civil organizations, youth and volunteers to adopt more sustainable practices.

We are today, and on this International Environment Day, we renew our call to all actors in the private sector to double their efforts for a more balanced and sustainable Arab environment, the green future starts from an initiative ... and grows from commitment.