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
