Dhaka, June 5 -- he European Union (EU) on Thursday reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting nature, promoting biodiversity and safeguarding the environment.

The EU Embassy in Bangladesh made the remarks in a brief message marking the World Environment Day.

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world.

In 2025, it is hosted by the Republic of Korea.

Time is running out, and nature is in emergency mode.

To keep global warming below 1.5degC this century, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Without action, exposure to...