We need to harness scientific and social-scientific expertise to develop and promote eco-friendly technologies the World Environment Day is the biggest global celebration for positive environmental action, coordinated by United Nations Environment Programme every year on June 5. It is a day that reminds everyone on the planet to get involved in environment-friendly activities. From school children to community groups, companies and governments, all come together to pledge towards building a greener planet. This year?s World Environment Day theme is: ?Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care? focussing on conscious consumption, food waste, water conservation, and energy consumption patterns. India, which is the world's No. 3 emitter of greenhouse gases, has been under pressure to make commitments after the top two emitters - China and the United States - agreed to new limits on carbon emissions starting in 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signalled he will not bow to foreign pressure and will instead focus on increased use of clean energy to fight the adverse effects of climate change. He wants to quintuple India's renewable energy capacity by 2022.

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