Sri Lanka, June 5 -- The national ceremony to mark World Environment Day commenced this morning (05) at Nidahas Mawatha in Kegalle.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is also scheduled to participate in the World Environment Day national ceremony.

The government has also declared an Environment Week in conjunction with World Environment Day.

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on June 5 since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people worldwide. In 2025, it will be hosted by the Republic of Korea.

Meanwhile, a special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastal areas adjoining tourist hotels was...