On June 5th, 2023, the community came together to celebrate World Environment Day, in partnership with the Recreation and Parks Department, communitybased groups, and volunteers. The goal of this joint effort was to promote ecological awareness, conservation, and sustainability initiatives within the community.
Cape Town is set to host a global event on June 5th, 2023 the World Environment Day (WED) 2023. This year’s theme, “# Beat Plastic Pollution,” will be spearheaded by South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Ms. Barbara Creecy, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The focus is on tackling all forms of waste and pollution, with particular emphasis on the detrimental impact of plastic.