Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Plastic pollution is one of the key environmental challenges addressed by multiple WED themes.

2. The themes of WED are influenced by the host country’s priority issues.

3. UNEP has no role in selecting the annual theme.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

• Correct Answer: Option A (1 and 2 only)

• 1. Statement 1 is CORRECT: Plastic pollution has indeed been one of the key environmental challenges addressed by multiple WED themes. For example, "Beat Plastic Pollution" was the theme for WED in 2018, and similar themes addressing plastic waste have appeared multiple times.

• 2. Statement 2 is CORRECT: The themes of WED are influenced by the host country's priority issues. Each year, a different country hosts World Environment Day, and the host country often has significant input into the theme selection based on their environmental priorities and challenges.

• 3. Statement 3 is INCORRECT: UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) does have a crucial role in selecting the annual theme. UNEP is the organizing body for World Environment Day and works with the host country to determine and announce the annual theme.