Sri Vijaya Puram, May 26: Every year on 5th June, the world observes World Environment Day, the United Nations’ most important annual occasion for encouraging global awareness and action on environmental issues. Since its first celebration in 1974, World Environment Day has grown into the world’s largest environmental observance, bringing together governments, businesses, schools, communities, and individuals across more than 143 countries. The day features a new host country and a specific theme each year, focusing collective attention on the most pressing environmental challenges. The World Environment Day 2026 theme, ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future’, hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan, places climate action at the centre of the global conversation, emphasising that addressing the climate crisis requires rethinking economic systems and restoring humanity’s relationship with the natural world. In India, World Environment Day is marked by tree planting drives, clean-up campaigns, school events, and policy announcements that reflect the country’s deep commitment to environmental protection. The day serves as a reminder that the health of the planet is not a distant concern but an immediate responsibility that every individual, community, and nation shares.
As a part of celebration of World Environment Day 2026, the EIACP Centre on Island Biodiversity, Zoological Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, will be hosting a series of engaging and thought-provoking events designed to raise awareness around the theme of this year “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future”. We invite School students, College students, Teachers, Research scholars and the Public to participate and showcase their creativity, critical thinking, and environmental commitment.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Quiz Competition
Theme: Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future: 29th May 2026 (10.00 AM – 01.00 PM) for School / College students, Teachers, and Research scholars
Drawing Competition
Theme: Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future: 29th May 2026 (02.00 PM – 05.00 PM)
Exhibition on Faunal Diversity; Distribution Sapling & Plantation drive and restore local urban biodiversity 1st June 2025: 09.30 AM – 05.00 PM (Open to all)
Venue: Zoological Survey of India, Haddo, Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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