International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
2026-09-07
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed every year on 7 September, following a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.
Key Facts:
First celebrated in 2020.
Aims to raise awareness about the importance of clean air for health, productivity, the economy, and the environment.
Highlights the urgent need to reduce air pollution, a global challenge that affects both human well-being and climate change.
Coordinated by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), with support from governments, organizations, and civil society worldwide.
Objectives:
Strengthen international cooperation to improve air quality.
Promote sustainable solutions that reduce emissions and foster clean energy.
Encourage communities and individuals to take action for cleaner air.

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
2026-09-16
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16 every year. This event commemorates the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.
Background
In 1987 representatives from 24 countries met in Montreal and announced to the world that it was time to stop destroying the ozone layer. In so doing, these countries committed themselves, via the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, to rid the world of substances that threaten the ozone layer.
On December 19, 1994, the UN General Assembly proclaimed September 16 to be the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date when the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed in 1987. The day was first celebrated on September 16, 1995.

International Coastal Cleanup Day
2026-09-19
International Coastal Cleanup Day is a global environmental event held every year on the Third Saturday of September, bringing together millions of volunteers from around the world.
Objectives:

Clean beaches and coasts from plastic waste and litter.
Raise awareness about the dangers of marine pollution and its impact on marine life and human health.
Collect data on the types and quantities of waste to support researchers and policymakers.

Organizer:
The initiative began in 1986, led by Ocean Conservancy in the United States, and has since expanded to over 100 countries.
Coastal Cleanup Datahttps://www.coastalcleanupdata.org/

World Rivers Day
2026-09-27
World Rivers Day is a global celebration of rivers, observed every year on the Fourth Sunday of September. It highlights the importance of rivers and aims to increase public awareness about the need to better care for our waterways.
Key Facts:
First celebrated in 2005, following a UN initiative on water awareness.
Founded by Mark Angelo, a river conservationist from Canada.
Today, it is marked in over 100 countries, with millions of participants.
Activities include cleanups, educational events, community festivals, and conservation projects.
Main Goals:
Promote the value of rivers to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being.
Encourage sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Mobilize communities to protect rivers against pollution, overuse, and habitat destruction.

World Food Day
2026-10-16
World Food Day is annually held on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the United Nations’ (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Each year has a different theme.
Background
At the FAO’s 20th session in Rome, Italy, in November 1979 the conference called for the observance of World Food Day on October 16, 1981, and on the same date each year. The UN General Assembly ratified this decision on December 5, 1980, and urged governments and international, national and local organizations to contribute to observing World Food Day. World Food Day has been held each year since 1981.

International Day Against Climate Change
2026-10-24
The International Day Against Climate Change is observed every year on 24 October to raise global awareness about the urgent need to take action against climate change and its devastating impacts on the planet.
Key Facts:
It is a day dedicated to educating communities, inspiring governments, and mobilizing individuals to adopt sustainable practices.
Highlights the severe consequences of climate change, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, and sea-level rise.
Encourages global cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy solutions.
Objectives:
Raise awareness about the causes and effects of climate change.
Advocate for policies and actions that mitigate global warming.
Empower individuals and communities to contribute to a more sustainable, climate-resilient future.
Call to Action:
Each of us has a role to play. From reducing carbon footprints to supporting green initiatives, small actions can make a big difference in the fight against climate change.

World Fisheries Day
2026-11-21
World Fisheries Day is celebrated every year on 21 November to highlight the importance of healthy ocean ecosystems and to ensure sustainable stocks of fisheries.
Key Facts:
First observed in 1997, following the World Fisheries Forum held in New Delhi, India.
Recognizes the vital role of fisheries in providing food security, livelihoods, and economic support for millions of people worldwide.
Highlights the challenges of overfishing, habitat destruction, and the need to protect marine biodiversity.
Celebrated through rallies, workshops, cultural programs, exhibitions, and awareness campaigns in fishing communities around the world.
Objectives:
Promote sustainable fishing practices.
Protect marine resources for future generations.
Raise awareness about the social, economic, and environmental importance of fisheries.

World Soil Day
2026-12-05
World Soil Day is annually held on December 5 to highlight soil’s importance on Earth. We need soil for basic survival – food and energy. It is linked with the United Nations’ (UN) Year of Soil.
Background
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
An international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002. Under the leadership of the Kingdom of Thailand and within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership, FAO has supported the formal establishment of WSD as a global awareness raising platform. The FAO Conference unanimously endorsed World Soil Day in June 2013 and requested its official adoption at the 68th UN General Assembly. In December 2013, the UN General Assembly responded by designating 5 December 2014 as the first official World Soil Day.
Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage
Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link with soil. Over 95 percent of our food comes from soils. Besides, they supply 15 of the 18 naturally occurring chemical elements essential to plants.
However, in the face of climate change and human activity, our soils are being degraded. Erosion disrupts the natural balance, reducing water infiltration and availability for all forms of life, and decreasing the level of vitamins and nutrients in food.
Sustainable soil management practices, such as minimum tillage, crop rotation, organic matter addition, and cover cropping, improve soil health, reduce erosion and pollution, and enhance water infiltration and storage. These practices also preserve soil biodiversity, improve fertility, and contribute to carbon sequestration, playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change.

National Environment Day
2027-01-27
