World Environment Day: 5th June

Since its inception in 1974, World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th in more than 100 countries. 

The theme for World Environment Day 2019 is 'Beat Air Pollution'.

International Day For The Fight Against Illegal, Unreported And Unregulated Fishing: 5 June

International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is organized every year on 5th June.

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities are responsible for the loss of 11–26 million tonnes of fish each year, which is estimated to have an economic value of US$10–23 billion.