World Environment Day 2024
The theme for World Environment Day 2024 includes Ecosystem Restoration.
A range of local environmental groups will be holding an information stall in the Stanthorpe Piazza on 5th June from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Come along and chat with Granite Belt Sustainable Action team members and the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium to find out what's happening to promote ecosystem restoration.
“World Environment Day is a global platform for inspiring positive change. People from more than 150 countries participate in this United Nations international day, which celebrates environmental action and the power of governments, businesses and individuals to create a more sustainable world.
The event has been led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) since its inception in 1973. In 2024, World Environment Day is being hosted by Saudi Arabia, with a focus on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.”
We have all experienced how our region is vulnerable to the effects of climate change – rising temperatures, drought, intense storms, longer fire seasons and more extreme weather events. Loss of habitat and invasive pests are also a big problem. In many cases, ecosystems simply can’t adapt to the sheer scale and pace of change. Taking action, especially with groups of people is effective in making changes as well as allaying feelings of doom and helplessness.
GBSAN will also be launching a competition to encourage exploration of our local ecosystems by asking people to send in a photo of their favourite native plant or animal. Every photo entry will go into a draw for a $100 prize. The photo can be sent to community@gbsan.org.au together with your name and contact by Friday 27th June. The winner will be drawn on Saturday 28th June at 10:00am at the Stanthorpe Regional Farmer's Market, Railway St, Stanthorpe.
So get those cameras clicking and get out and about in your neighbourhood (Stanthorpe region) to snap your favourite native plant or animal. World Environment Day, held annually on 5 June, brings together millions of people from across the globe, engaging them in the effort to protect and restore the Earth.