World Environment Day in Brussels will be celebrated at the Parc du Cinquantenaire on 7 June, with the Fete de l’Environnement organised by the Brussels Region under the overall theme of climate. As in previous years, are expected some 20.000 visitors to come to this family-friendly animated information village set up in the heart of the European Institutions area.

UNEP has organised an information stand for the United Nations, in which - together with the United Nations Regional Information Centre (UNRIC), UNESCO and FAO - will be provided information on climate change and the upcoming COP21, as well as on sustainable consumption, the global theme of World Environment Day. An infographic has been produced by UNRIC in collaboration with UNEP and UNFCCC that will inform the public of everyday actions they can take to live in a more sustainable and eco-friendly manner. This feature includes a demonstration of vertical urban gardening and awareness-raising games on sustainable consumption and energy efficiency.

World Environment Day will also be promoted at Green Week (2-5 June) and the European Development Days (3-4 June) taking place in Brussels, as well as at a dedicated CineONU screening on 8 June, where UNEP Brussels will show a documentary relating to climate change.

For more information: alexa.froger@unep.org