World Environment Day hosted on African continent

Jun 9, 2023

This year’s World Environment Day (WED) on 5 June, focused on solutions to counter plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution, hosted by Côte d’Ivoire in partnership with the Netherlands. With more than 400 million tonnes of plastic produced annually,...

World Environment Day 2022 – Only One Earth

May 20, 2022

World Environment Day 2022 takes place on June 5th. The aim of World Environment Day is to provide a platform for unified action on a global scale in order to protect, restore and honour our precious planet.  The 2022 theme of World Environment Day is ‘Only One...

How hybrid water law can transform water access in southern Africa

Jun 8, 2021

Blog This year’s World Environment Day, the UN and its partner organizations will rally around the theme of #generationrestoration to celebrate and engage individuals and organizations with projects that work to care for our environment. In her roles as Country...

A beginner’s guide to ecosystem restoration

May 13, 2021

It’s a phrase that’s been on the lips of scientists, officials and environmental activists a lot in the last few months: ecosystem restoration. This year, 5 June, World Environment Day, marks the official launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a...

It’s Time to Hit the Sustainability Reset Button

Jul 1, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced the urgency for collaborations in tackling global challenges. The Green Institute recently held a virtual summit on sustainability to mark the World Environment Day. The meeting gathered over 25 renowned sustainability specialists...