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Stockholm+50 Day One Round Up:

“Lead us out of this mess,” António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General António urged delegates at Stockholm+50, in a call for action against a triple planetary crisis.

For an update on the first day, which will lead into World Environment Day 2022, read the full article here.

WATCH: World Environment Day: Every Action Counts LIVE event, 5 June 17:00 EAT (GMT+3) as we travel the globe to explore how the world is celebrating in 2022.

Comedy short draws attention to plastic pollution

A comedy short, that is filmed in the style of a public service announcement, has been released to draw attention to plastic pollution.

The film, which aired just before World Environment Day 2022, aims to use comedy to highlight the climate crisis, particularly plastic pollution.

Plastic Problem PSA, was written, directed and produced by Brian Hall and can be viewed here.

WATCH: World Environment Day: Every Action Counts LIVE event, 5 June 17:00 EAT (GMT+3) as we travel the globe to explore how the world is celebrating in 2022.

Watch Live: World Environment Day live feed

Join Salina Abraham on 5 June for a special live United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) broadcast as we travel the globe and find out how World Environment Day 2022 is being celebrated in our global community and meet some people taking action for our planet.

From an electric vehicle rally in Cairo to a massive cyclathon in Mumbai to an e-waste drive in Bucharest, you will be able to catch up with some of the latest outcomes from one of the biggest days for the environment.

Join people around the world, build your Earth Action Number with actions and events, and share your impact with the world.

WATCH: World Environment Day: Every Action Counts LIVE event, 5 June 17:00 EAT (GMT+3) as we travel the globe to explore how the world is celebrating in 2022.

Swedish youth answer "What are you doing on June 5th?"

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency have launched its campaign for World Environment Day.

They asked young people the question, "What are you doing on June 5th?" The answers are personal and inspiring.

View and share some of the series here.

WATCH: World Environment Day: Every Action Counts LIVE event, 5 June 17:00 EAT (GMT+3) as we travel the globe to explore how the world is celebrating in 2022.

How can policy makers help us live sustainably?

As we approach World Environment Day 2022, it is clear action is needed to address the climate crisis, but what can policy makers do to bring about real change?

Enabling Sustainable Lifestyles in a Climate Emergency, a policy brief by the Hot or Cool Institute looks at this question. It addresses how policymakers can help us live more sustainably.

For more information, you can read a Q+A with two of the policy brief authors here.

WATCH: World Environment Day: Every Action Counts LIVE event, 5 June 17:00 EAT (GMT+3) as we travel the globe to explore how the world is celebrating in 2022.

Mexican film festival draws attention to World Environment Day

A film festival, in support of World Environment Day, is being held at the University of Yucatan, in the Mexican city of Merida.

The festival, held yearly since 2011, will be held between 3-7 June and showcase films that highlight the environmental crisis.

The festival has been launched with the support of SUNCINE Barcelona, the oldest environmental film festival, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Swedish Government.

For more information on the festival, visit the webpage here.

WATCH: World Environment Day: Every Action Counts LIVE event, 5 June 17:00 EAT (GMT+3) as we travel the globe to explore how the world is celebrating in 2022.

Happening Soon: Brussels Family Day

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In celebration of World Environment Day 2022, Brussels Environment will be holding a festive, family day in Park Tour & Taxis, the largest city park in Brussels.

The day will have art workshops, games, a brass band, street theatre and other performances.

For more information, visit here.

WATCH: World Environment Day: Every Action Counts LIVE event, 5 June 17:00 EAT (GMT+3) as we travel the globe to explore how the world is celebrating in 2022.

Action plan launched to accelerate sustainability in the digital age

A United Nations-backed coalition of over 1,000 stakeholders from over 100 countries launched an action plan to digitize the fight against the climate crisis.

The Action Plan for a Sustainable Planet in the Digital Age, launched by the Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES). The plan aims to help reorient and prioritize the application of digital technologies to meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss and pollution and waste.

For more information, you can read the plan here.

WATCH: World Environment Day: Every Action Counts LIVE event, 5 June 17:00 EAT (GMT+3) as we travel the globe to explore how the world is celebrating in 2022.

Register Now: Event on financing circularity

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) event for Stockholm+50 will look at how we can change our consumption and production patterns by scaling up circularity and sustainability.

Financing Circularity: for a sustainable recovery and green jobs, organised by the UNEP Finance Initiative, will bring together financial institutions, development banks, UN agencies and other partners. The financial sector is essential in scaling up financing for circularity, and the event will also look at how increased circularity could be funded.

To register for the event, which will be held on 3 June at 13:00 (CET), follow this link.

Website supports and accelerates conservation and ecosystem restoration projects

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Restor is an open science web platform dedicated to supporting and accelerating conservation and restoration projects.

As we approach World Environmental Day 2022 on 5 June Restor will celebrate its one year anniversary.

The Restor community, which brings together over 190,00 sites dedicated to restoration projects across the globe, has grown from under 500 members to over 7,500 in a year. It is made up of conservation practitioners, restoration funders, sustainability managers, business leaders, scientists, governments and the public.

To find your nearest restoration project check out the Restor website here.