World Environment Day

Dear Eco-Warrior Bloggers,

Tomorrow (5^th June 2012) is the United Nations World Environment Day!  The theme this year is the Green Economy, Does it include you?

In case you are wondering about what exactly is a 'green economy', the official definition is one that results in 'improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities.’  A green economy is about sustainable economic growth.

You may be wondering, how can I celebrate this day in my own personal way?  The World Environment Day makes us reflect on our own contribution towards sustainable economic growth.  In its very theme title, the World Environment Day invites us to consider our own involvement towards ensuring a Green Economy.

As well as recognising the great work already being done by leaders in this field, let's hope tomorrow sparks further commitment and enthusiasm towards ensuring a Green Economy around the world.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) website has loads of ideas how individually and collectively we can make a difference this week.  Potentially you may be inspired to take even a small step to raising awareness about World Environment Day, for example by posting a link on social media  like facebook.

You can find out about World Environment Day here: http://www.unep.org/wed/