World Environment Day

June 5, 2026 9:59 PM

India showcases carbon credit trading scheme at WTO Trade and Environment Week

On the occasion of World Environment Day, India organised a special event titled "Showcase of India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme and Standardisation in Renewable Energy" during the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade and Environment Week 2026 in Geneva, according to a Commerce Ministry statement issued on Friday. The event highlighted India's efforts towards sustainable development, clean energy transition and achievement of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Ag...

June 5, 2026 5:07 PM

India’s green transformation: Twelve years of environmental progress powering the journey to Viksit Bharat

From expanding forests and restoring rivers to leading global climate initiatives, India’s environmental journey over the past twelve years reflects a broad transformation driven by conservation, sustainability, and public participation. Guided by the principles of Vishwaas (trust), Nirman (development), and Jan Kalyaan (public welfare), the country has strengthened ecological resilience, expanded green infrastructure, improved environmental governance, and emerged as a significant voice in gl...

June 5, 2026 3:12 PM

World Environment Day: Ministers, MPs join tree plantation drives under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign

Union ministers, Members of Parliament and political leaders across several states participated in tree plantation drives on World Environment Day, lending support to the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2024 to promote environmental conservation. Various plantation programmes were organised across the country, with leaders urging citizens to plant and nurture trees to contribute to a greener and healthier environment. Union Minister Piyush Goyal plante...

June 5, 2026 2:53 PM

PM Modi shares Bhupender Yadav’s article calling for collective action on World Environment Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighting the need for collective action and public participation to address environmental challenges, as the country observed World Environment Day. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On World Environment Day, Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav calls for collective action and public participation to address environmental challenges through nature-based solutions that are sustainable, cost-e...

June 5, 2026 1:05 PM

Delhi gets 18 new Namo Oxygen Parks as Centre, State launch major green initiatives on World Environment Day

Marking World Environment Day 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across the national capital and launched a series of green initiatives under the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. The event, held at the Namo Oxygen Park in Maidangarhi, was aimed at strengthening urban greening, improving air quality, and encouraging community participation in environmental conservation. Union Minister of St...

June 5, 2026 12:15 PM

India’s Green Transformation Through Growth, Conservation and Sustainable Development

Today, the world is observing World Environment Day. The theme for World Environment Day 2026 is “Inspired by Nature. For the Climate. For Our Future.” Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the campaign stresses the need for urgent climate action. It addresses the effects of climate change and promotes nature-based solutions to build climate resilience worldwide. As the world faces challenges like climate change, rising pollution, biodiversity loss, water scarcity, and ...

June 5, 2026 9:35 AM

V-P Radhakrishnan, PM Modi extend greetings on World Environment Day

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday extended greetings on World Environment Day and highlighted India's achievements in environmental conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development, reaffirming the country's commitment to building a greener future. V-P Radhakrishnan underscored the importance of environmental conservation, drawing inspiration from India's civilisational heritage. Quoting the ancient Ta...

June 4, 2026 12:15 PM

National Institute of Sowa Rigpa holds yoga session under Mission LiFE ahead of World Environment Day

The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) organised a Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) session on Wednesday as part of the pre-campaign activities leading up to World Environment Day 2026, promoting sustainable lifestyles and environmental awareness under the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative. Held at the institute's campus in Sabu Thang, the programme was themed "Linking Yoga Practice to Mindful and Low-Consumption Living" and witnessed participation from faculty members, staff a...

June 6, 2025 11:32 AM

India welcomes African Union to CDRI, reaffirms support for WHO initiatives

India has reiterated its steadfast commitment to global disaster risk reduction and public health cooperation at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025, currently underway in Geneva. On the occasion of World Environment Day, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P. K. Mishra, represented India at the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group Roundtable held on the sidelines of the GPDRR. Addressing the forum, Dr. Mishra underlined the G20’s critical ro...

June 5, 2025 11:45 AM

World Environment Day: PM Modi launches ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ tree plantation drive, to flag off 200 buses in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked World Environment Day on Wednesday by planting a sapling at Mahavir Jayanti Park in the national capital, as part of the second phase of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. The campaign, which encourages individuals to plant a tree in honour of their mothers, aims to promote environmental consciousness through personal and symbolic action. Launched by the Prime Minister last year with the planting of a Peepal tree at Buddha Jayanti Park, the initiative r...