The World Environment Day (WED) 2026 poster was officially released by the district authorities in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.Following the launch, the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), Regional Office, Visakhapatnam, announced a series of community-focused events to foster environmental awareness and sustainable practices.The APPCB will conduct competitions, including elocution, essay writing, drawing, and a quiz, on June 4, 2026.These events are open to students at the Junior level (Classes 1–6) and the Senior level (Classes 7–10), as well as a special “Parent-Child Creative Duo” category.The activities will take place at the APPCB office located at Madhavadhara Vuda Colony, Visakhapatnam.For registration, contact 99086 67273, 98851 35582, or 77801 64110. Published - June 03, 2026 08:54 pm IST