Canadian Environment Week 2022

From June 5 to June 11, 2022, join us on social media using #EnviroWeek to celebrate and safeguard our environment and restore our ecosystems.

Some special days include:

• June 5: United Nations World Environment Day
• June 8: Canada's Clean Air Day and United Nations World Oceans Day

You can do something every day, even from home, to protect the planet we all share. For some ideas check out these EnviroTips.

This year, the United Nations theme for World Environment Day is "Only one earth". This theme advocates for environmental change on a global scale.

Send us pictures of what this year's theme, #OnlyOneEarth, means to you via direct message, by using #EnviroWeek or tagging us for a chance to be featured on our accounts: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Join us in taking action to help restore our ecosystems, reduce pollution and help our planet:

• Discover what you can do to fight climate change and protect the environment
• Get involved in Canada's vision for a zero plastic waste future
• Learn about the impact of food loss and waste
• Join the #ProtectNature Challenge to help make a real difference for our environment
• Take care of Canada's Bird and Biodiversity Areas
• Try some simple actions that improve air quality and tackle climate change in your community

Canadians have a special connection with nature and the environment. Here are some opportunities and ideas to help you celebrate Canada's unparalleled natural beauty.

• Learn about Indigenous knowledge that has been handed down over thousands of years
• Learn practical tips and tools with the pollution prevention resource finder
• Find out more about the Government of Canada's commitment to conserve 25% of Canada's lands and oceans by 2025
• Watch our YouTube videos on wildlife, biodiversity, protected areas and Indigenous conservation. Learn what you can do to protect our environment
• Spend time in a National Wildlife Area, or a National Park
• Learn about Canada's Natural Climate Solutions, including planting 2 billion trees and restoring ecosystems
• Take part in the United Nations "Earth Action Numbers"

• Climate Kids, to learn more about climate change
• Earth Rangers, a variety of activities kids can do with their family at or close to home, while safely practising social distancing
• Earth School, daily adventures to understand and celebrate our environment
• The Nature Playbook (PDF), to connect with nature