Nine out of ten people around the world are exposed to pollution levels that exceed the safety threshold indicated by the World Health Organization (WHO). Promoted by the United Nations and for more than 40 yearseach June 5 is celebrated on World Environment Daywith the clear objective of Raise awareness in society about the importance of guaranteeing lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources.
He Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced that the Jeju special autonomous province will be the headquarters of World Environment Day on June 5, 2025.
World Environment Day has been celebrated on June 5 every year since 1973.. Since then, the day has grown to become the largest global platform for dissemination on environmental matters.
World Environment Day 2025
He World Environment Day 2025 will highlight the importance of ending plastic pollution, creating synergies with the ongoing negotiations to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including the marine environment, the fifth session of which will take place in the Republic of Korea in November next.
Jeju, an island famous for its natural wondersleads the political efforts of the Republic of Korea to combat plastic pollution. It is the first province to introduce a disposable cup deposit system in the Republic of Korea: Jeju declared in 2022 its vision to be free of plastic pollution by 2040.
«The commitment of the jeju island with a future without plastic pollution aligns perfectly with the objectives of the World Environment Day 2025», said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of UNEP. “By showcasing its pristine natural beauty and innovative environmental initiatives, Jeju “It will inspire others to take action and safeguard our planet.”
Kim Wan-sup, Minister of Environment of the Republic of Korea, said: “World Environment Day 2025 will be a key moment for global efforts to end plastic pollution. “We will collaborate with Jeju Island to ensure the success of the event and position ourselves as a leading country in the fight against plastic pollution.”