Your June Briefing: Ending plastic pollution
Here's everything you need to know about this month's World Environment Day, UN Ocean Conference, plus much more.
In depth
World Environment Day
Plastics bring undeniable benefits, from energy savings to material conservation. Yet, the growing crisis of plastic pollution threatens both planetary and human well-being.
Hosted by the Republic of Korea, this year’s observance on 5 June highlights the importance of finding lasting ways to #BeatPlasticPollution.
Check out the official events schedule.
Discover events organised by our global partners.
Join the social media challenge
Raise awareness and take action to tackle plastic pollution in this social media activation.
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Meet the "Sea Women" of Jeju Island who live in harmony with the ocean. These free divers are more than cultural icons; they are guardians of the sea, and they report that what once was a clear ocean floor is now littered with waste.
By the numbers
See more: facts and figures
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“Our Ocean, Our Future, Our Responsibility”
Investing in good ocean management generates significant economic, environmental and health benefits. From 9 to 13 June, UNEP will be in Nice, France at the 2025 Ocean Conference, highlighting the importance of strong governance, innovative finance, and technology in working to restore and protect ocean ecosystems.
See: UNEP events and more
Seen online
Fifty years after the release of the phobia-inducing film Jaws, UNEP Patron of the Ocean Lewis Pugh recently completed a swim in the waters where the film was shot in an attempt to shift the narrative from one of fear to one of respect. Look back at this feat, which also highlights the role sharks play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
Look ahead to the 7th Session of the UN Environment Assembly
The Report of UNEP Executive Director to the Seventh Session of the UN Environment Assembly (part 1)
Mark your calendars
2-6 June: Global Environment Outlook-7 authors meeting (Jeju)
3 June: World Bicycle Day
8 June: World Oceans Day
17 June: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
19-20 June: Intergovernmental Meeting to Consider the Establishment of the new Science-Policy Panel (Punta del Este)
29 June: International Day of the Tropics
Funding partner spotlight
UNEP is deeply appreciative to the Member States that have contributed their full financial share to UNEP’s core fund, the Environment Fund, this year: Albania, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, Fiji, France, The Gambia, Grenada, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Mongolia, Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Philippines, San Marino, Slovenia, Sweden, Tonga and Zambia.
A big thanks also to Member States that have made other contributions to the Environment Fund, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, The Federated States of Micronesia, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, and Trinidad and Tobago.
For the latest updates, visit the funding partner spotlight.
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