World Environment Day 2019: EAM S Jaishankar plants saplings, world leaders and personalities send in their appeals

World leaders, personalities and celebrities have posted a range of messages urging people to protect our Environment, as the globe observes World Environment Day on Wednesday The occasion is observed on June 5 each year and focuses on encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. First held in 1974, its main aim is to raise awareness on emerging environmental issues, from marine pollution, human overpopulation, and global warming, to sustainable consumption and wildlife crimes. The theme for 2019 is "Beat Air Pollution" Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi tweeted on this World Environment Day, माता भूमिः पुत्रोऽहं पृथिव्याः। Our Planet and Environment is something we all cherish greatly. Today on #WorldEnvironmentDay, we reiterate our commitment to ensure a cleaner planet. Living in harmony with nature will lead to a better future. pic.twitter.com/3V7yLD3d8U — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2019 READ | World Environment Day 2019: #BeatAirPollution gathers momentum as countries across the world find ways to tackle the hazard Secretary-General of the UN, Antonio Guterres also shared a tweet, Here is the tweet: Air pollution kills 7 million people every year, hurts child development, damages economies and contributes to the global climate emergency. On #WorldEnvironmentDay & every day, everyone can help #BeatAirPollution and take #ClimateAction. https://t.co/51XP03wAmg pic.twitter.com/1uYev2Ntxz — António Guterres (@antonioguterres) June 5, 2019 Newly appointed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and MoS V Murleedharan planted saplings on the occasion: Making the world a better place. One tree at a time. Joining the cause of participative environmental action, my colleague MoS @VMBJP and I planted saplings at JNB @MEAIndia on the occasion of #WorldEnvironmentDay#BeatAirPollution@moefcc pic.twitter.com/MleLKZEFKY — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 5, 2019 Film Actor Akshay Kumar also tweeted regarding the harmful effects of Air pollution, Air Pollution is a silent killer claiming millions of lives every year. On #WorldEnvironmentDay lets all come together and pledge to do our bit to improve the quality of air. #HawaAaneDehttps://t.co/iwx2tXvhPC — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 5, 2019 Air pollution in India is a serious issue, ranking higher than smoking, high blood pressure, child and maternal malnutrition, and risk factors for diabetes. At least 140 million people in India regularly breathe air that has pollutant levels 10 times or more above the WHO safe limit, while 13 of the world's 20 cities with the highest annual levels of air pollution are in India. Actress Dia Mirza also tweeted on Air pollution, Here is the tweet: One of the ways we can all #BeatAirPollution! Segregate our waste at home and improve our health and the health of the environment. Remember 9 out of 10 people are affected by air pollution. For a healthier people and planet take action today! @unenvironment #ClimateAction https://t.co/8HCPKOXYOp pic.twitter.com/vX0CfKxlIW — Dia Mirza (@deespeak) June 5, 2019 Here are some other tweets: Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! Let's all join together to celebrate. Tell us what are you going to do. ✍ FILL IN THE BLANK: I am going to #BeatAirPollution by ______________. pic.twitter.com/X8GnTyHyHM — UN Environment (@UNEnvironment) June 5, 2019 Partnerships are critical for climate challenges. Delighted by our continued partnership with Beijing Airport to spread environmental awareness among travelers. Passing through the airport sometime soon? Check our great exhibition to #BeatAirPollution #WorldEnviromentDay pic.twitter.com/7cftsMzRvJ — Joyce Msuya (@JoyceMsuya) June 5, 2019 An Earth Anthem penned by poet Abhay K is sung to celebrate World Environment Day. "Our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl, the most beautiful planet in the universe. All the continents and all the oceans, United we stand as flora and fauna, United we stand as species of one earth. Different cultures, beliefs and ways, we are humans, the earth is our home. All the people and the nations of the world, all for one and one for all. United, we unfurl the blue marble flag".

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World Environment Day 2019: EAM S Jaishankar plants saplings, world leaders and personalities send in their appeals

World leaders, personalities and celebrities have posted a range of messages urging people to protect our Environment, as the globe observes World Environment Day on Wednesday

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