Introduction – World Environmental Health Day is celebrated every year on September 26 across the world to spread awareness about the important work done by environmental health workers and motivate individuals to protect our environment. Now, environmental health is the main criterion for the health of common people across the world. On this day, individuals should know about the significant role of environmental health worldwide.

History – Council of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) is a nonprofit organization, which was founded in the year 1986, and is situated in the city of London, England. Earlier, Council of the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) was introduced World Environmental Health Day on September 26, in the year 2011 to spread awareness about rapid climate change, pollution, deforestation, and many more are several factors, which is harmful for human beings worldwide.

 In the year 2011, the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) founded World Environmental Health Day with the purpose of the well-being of common people across the world. Environmental health is interlinked with the health of people all around the world. Each country needs to take action or work on decreasing water or air pollution for improving environmental health. The IFEH is completely devoted to spread and share information about the protection and improvement of environmental health for common people.

Significance – As per the World Health Organization (WHO), we can improve environmental health then it may prevent one-quarter of health diseases across the world. A healthy environment contains clean air, proper sanitation, a stable climate, safe use of chemicals, clean water, green nature, a healthy and safe workplace, and protection from radiation. This international day provides humanity with an opportunity for understanding several environmental problems with their preventive measures. The main aim of this international day is to spread awareness about the significance and benefits of environmental health across the world. There are several online events including webinars, online competitions and many more are organized on this day. It is important to know about the integral connection between economy, environment, and health thus it becomes essential to invest in healthy and green recovery.