Correct Answer: Option A (1 & 2 only)
The World Environment Day 2024 was observed on June 5th with the theme "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience." This theme focused on addressing land degradation, a critical environmental issue affecting ecosystems worldwide.
Statement 1 is correct: The slogan indeed emphasized land restoration and drought resilience, which aligned with the 2024 theme that specifically focused on combating desertification and promoting land restoration efforts.
Statement 2 is correct: The hashtag "#GenerationRestoration" was used for World Environment Day 2024, continuing from previous years as part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030) initiative.
Statement 3 is incorrect: World Environment Day 2024 was not hosted by South Korea. The official host country for World Environment Day 2024 was Saudi Arabia, which was selected to highlight the urgent issues of desertification and land degradation in arid regions.
