The United Nations' (UN) World Water Day is held on March 22 each year. Events are organized on or around this day to increase people's awareness of water's importance in…

Earth Hour is an annual environmental campaign that brings attention to the effects of climate change by asking people to switch off lights at homes and businesses for an hour…

The International Day of Zero Waste is observed annually on March 30. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on December 14, 2022, to designate this day to raise…

Earth Day is a name used for two similar global observances. While some people celebrate Earth Day around the time of the March Equinox, others observe the occasion on April…

The International Day of Plant Health is an annual observance that takes place on May 12th. This date is designated to raise global awareness about the critical importance of plant health…

On May 22, 1992, the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity was adopted by the of the United Nations at a conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Since 2001, the International…

World Environment Day is held each year on June 5. It is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations (UN) stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and…

World Oceans Day was first introduced in 1992 to raise awareness of the crucial role the sea plays as sources of food, oxygen and medicine. It was officially recognized by…

The United Nations' World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is annually observed on June 17 to highlight the urgent need to curb the desertification process. It also aims to…

The International Day of the Tropics is celebrated every year on June 29th. This date was chosen by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the anniversary of the launch…