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Detailed explanation-1: -1972. The UN General Assembly designates 5 June as World Environment Day, marking the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Another resolution, adopted by the General Assembly the same day, leads to the creation of UNEP.

Detailed explanation-2: -Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. This year it is hosted by Sweden.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year. The idea of celebrating World Environment Day is to raise awareness about environmental issues such as global warming, human overpopulation, marine life and sustainable consumption of resources.

Detailed explanation-4: -Every year the global community comes together to celebrate the World Environment Day on . Q. 1. 5th June is celebrated as the World Environment Day.

Detailed explanation-5: -This day acts as a reminder to people to be more considerate and aware of the Earth’s existing conditions, in terms of the environment. On World Environment Day, people take action to spread awareness about the environment and also motivate others to do the same, in hopes of creating a better future.