World Environment Day...

 World Environment Day  celebrates its 11th Anniversary on Sunday 5th of June 2011.

Each year on this designated day, the UNAA seeks to focus world attention on the environment, and in particular, on positive programs that work towards protecting or restoring the world's natural heritage. The UNAA actively promotes World Environment Day through the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards. 

Nominations are now open for the 10th United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards. These Awards recognise those from all Australian sectors who display innovation and dedication in their work to protect, manage or restore the environment. Winners will be announced at a gala 10th Anniversary Presentation Dinner. 

Commemorated yearly on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The day's agenda is to:

Give a human face to environmental issues; 

Empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development; 

Promote an understanding that communities are pivotal to changing attitudes towards environmental issues; 

Advocate partnership which will ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and more prosperous future.