Jharkhandi Baba World Environment Day 2025 poster with anti-plastic message, tribal art, and Earth in hand.

World Environment Day 2025

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5th, is the United Nations’ flagship campaign to promote global awareness and action for the environment. In 2025, the theme “Say No to Single-Use Plastic” took center stage, reflecting the urgent need to address plastic pollution. This year’s campaign synergised with India’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative, encouraging communities, industries, and institutions to shift toward sustainable practices.

Udhwa Lake

Udhwa Lake Declared a Ramsar Site

Udhwa Lake in Jharkhand has been declared a Ramsar site, making it the state’s first internationally recognized wetland. India now has 89 Ramsar sites, the highest in Asia.