World Environment Day Anthology

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. it is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment. 

First held in 1973, it has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development, and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually. Each year, the program has provided a theme and forum to advocate for environmental causes. 

The 2024 theme is Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

Write us a poem about the environment, incorporating this year's theme if inspired. 

Deadline: Sunday, May 29th

Reading: Sunday, June 2nd

Submission Guidelines: Please submit one poem for our World Environment Day anthology.

Keep this poem limited to 35 lines total. When determining the total line length for each poem, include spaces between stanza (ex: a poem of 5 couplets would equal 14 lines). Numbers or section breaks should also be included as lines when calculating the total line length. Count an epigraph as 3 extra lines. A line that has more than 60 characters (including spaces and punctuation) should be counted as two lines. If lines are staggered like a Ferlinghetti poem, estimate the width of the line. 

The final book will be printed in 11 point Garamond font on pages that are 4.5 inches wide. Poems with lines longer than 4.5 inches may be changed or denied due to printing constraints.

For questions or inquiries, please email Larry Robin at larry@moonstoneartscenter.org