World Cleanup Day 2023: Inaugural Event and Its Global Impact
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World Cleanup Day |
| Date | 20th September |
| Resolution | UN General Assembly Resolution 78/122 |
| Adoption Date | 8 December 2023 |
| Facilitator | United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) |
| Host Country | Norway |
| Theme | "Arctic Cities and Marine Litter" |
| Aim | Inspire cities and communities worldwide to adopt sustainable practices for polar regions |
| Partners | UN-Habitat, GRID-Arendal, Norwegian Retailers' Environment Fund, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Tromsø Municipality, Fram Centre |
| Focus Area | Arctic's delicate ecosystem, plastic and marine litter clean-up |
| Challenges in Arctic | Extreme weather, isolation, costly infrastructure |
| Expectations | Innovation, community involvement, collaboration in sustainable waste systems, cleanups, and funding mechanisms |