2015 in the environment

This is a list of notable events relating to the environment in 2015. They relate to environmental law, conservation, environmentalism and environmental issues. == Events == The eight Millennium Development Goals, agreed to in 2001 by all 193 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations, are set to be achieved. March As of 31 March, Areas protected under the Nature Conservation Law of Japan reached five Wilderness Areas, ten Nature Conservation Areas, and 544 Prefectural Nature Conservation Areas. April May 24 May: publication of Pope Francis' encyclical letter, Laudato si', subtitled On Care for Our Common Home. August 5 August - The EPA accidentally releases mine tailings from a Colorado dam, causing the 2015 Gold King Mine waste water spill. == See also == Human impact on the environment List of environmental issues List of years in the environment == References ==