Commemorated each year on 5 June,World environment day is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy.
What You Can DO
Be prepared for floods
Extreme weather is an unavoidable consequence of climate change. Are you ready for it? The first step is to find out if you’re at risk from floods.
Save water
As well as floods, climate change is likely to lead to more droughts. Are you doing all you can to conserve water? This can be as simple as turning off the tap when you brush your teeth. Our water is an increasingly precious resource. It’s up to us to save it.
Help save wildlife
These changes in climate are happening too quickly for some species to adapt - but we can help. For example, installing a pond in your garden can allow the wildlife in your area to thrive.
Stay safe in extreme weather
Extreme weather conditions can make travel risky and unreliable. Plan how you can avoid travelling when the weather is bad – for example using technology to work from home – so you’re fully prepared when severe weather warnings are in place.
Become an asset to your community
Emergency response volunteering, for your local Red Cross, for example, is more important than ever. It’s vital that you know how to help others in case of an emergency, like a flood.
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