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- World Wetlands Day - 02nd February
Theme in 2021: 'Wetlands and Water'.
On this day, in 1971, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance was signed. Wetlands are a very important part of our biodiversity and it is essential to see that they are well protected. Each year since 1997, the Ramsar Secretariat has provided materials to help raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands.
2. National Science Day: 28th February
Theme in 2021: “Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work”.
28th of February, 1928 was the great day in India when an invention in the field of Indian science was completed by the famous Indian physicist, Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. To commemorate and honour this event always in the future, 28th of February was asked to the Indian Government to designate as a National Science Day in India by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) in the year 1986.
Source: https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/national-science-day-28-february-2/
3. Theme in 2021: "Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being."
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 March as the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
Source: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/788552216007510143/
4. World Water Day – 22nd March
Theme in 2021: 'Valuing Water'.
World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22nd of March by the people all across the world. The day was established to be celebrated as an annual event in the year 1993 by the decision of the United Nations General Assembly. This campaign was declared as a World Day for Water to be celebrated on 22nd of March each year to increase the awareness among the people about the importance, need and conservation of water.
Source: https://www.selfstudymantra.com/2021/03/world-water-day.html
5. World Meteorological Day – 23rd March
Theme in 2021: The Ocean, our climate, and weather.
World Meteorological Day takes place every year on 23 March and commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization. It showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world. The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather, climate or water-related issues.
Source:https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/world-meteorological-day-observed-globally-on-23-march-2/
6. Earth Day - 22nd, April
Theme in 2021: “Restore Our Earth”.
World Earth Day is celebrated every year as an annual event by the people all across the world on 22nd of April in order to increase the awareness among people about the environment safety as well as to demonstrate the environmental protection measures. First time, the world earth day was celebrated in the year 1970 and then started celebrating annually on global basis by almost 192 countries.
Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/588704982520553504/
7. World Migratory Bird Day – 09th, 10th May
Theme in 2021: “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!”
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.
Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/miscellaneous/check-out-some-facts-about-the-world-migratory-bird-day/articleshow/64043849.cms?from=mdr
8. International Day for Biological Diversity – 22nd May
Theme in 2021: “We're part of the solution”
Biodiversity is the foundation for life and for the essential services provided by ecosystems. It therefore underpins peoples’ livelihoods and sustainable development in all areas of activity, including economic sectors such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries and tourism, among others. By halting biodiversity loss, we are investing in people, their lives and their well-being.
The UN has proclaimed 22 May the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/search/international+day+biological+diversity
9. World Environment Day – 05th June
Theme in 2021: 'Ecosystem Restoration'
World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. The host Every World Environment Day has a different host country, where the official celebrations take place. The focus on the host country helps highlight the environmental challenges it faces and supports worldwide efforts to address them.
10. World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought – 17th June
Theme in 2021: We build back better with healthy land"
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is achievable through problem-solving, strong community involvement and co-operation at all levels.
Source: https://www.fao.org/yunga/news-and-events/detail/en/c/895915/
11. World Nature conservation day – 28th July
The World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on July 28. The occasion aims to create awareness about the need to preserve the environment and natural resources in order to keep the world healthy.
Theme in 2021: "Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet".
Source: https://www.broadcastcover.com/world-nature-conservation-day-2020-know-the-history-significance-and-how-to-live-sustainably/
12. International Biodiesel Day – 10th August
World Biofuel Day is observed on August 10 to raise awareness of the importance of non-fossil fuels as a substitute for conventional fossil fuels. This initiative will enable non-fossil fuel cleaner consumption patterns. The government of India has raised various schemes to enhance the biofuel sector. These alternative fuels will add to the environmental well-being of the country.
Source: https://www.dreamstime.com/international-biodiesel-day-greeting-eco-environment-august-illustration-image152114748
13. World Ozone Day/ International Day for the preservation of the Ozone layer – 16th September
Theme in 2021: Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool".
World Ozone Day is observed on September 16, every year. It is celebrated to spread awareness among people about the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search for possible solutions to preserve it. On this day, people from all over the world are expected to join the Montreal protocol to join the talks and seminars.
Source: http://smartsustain.in/international-day-for-the-preservation-of-the-ozone-layer-september-16/
14. World Water Monitoring Day: 18th September
World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies.
15. Zero Emissions Day: 21st September
Zero Emissions Day has evolved into a worldwide movement that aims to burn no fossil fuels for 24 hours that day. It all started in 2008 when founder Ken Wallace launched a website in Nova Scotia, Canada, calling for 21 September to be a day of zero fossil fuel consumption. The purpose of this day is to give our planet a break from fossil fuels and what they release into the air, at least for one day, every year.
Source: https://www.shutterstock.com/search/zero+emission+day
16. World Environmental Health Day: 26th September
Theme in 2021- 'Prioritising Environmental Health for healthier communities in the global recovery.'
World Environmental Health Day is observed annually on September 26 to spread awareness globally regarding the health of the environment. The day was marked by the International Federation of Environmental Health in 2011. The main aim is the well being of people across the globe.
Source: https://www.indiatvnews.com/health/world-environmental-health-day-2021-theme-history-and-significance-736646
17. Green Consumer day - 28th September
Green Consumer Day is observed globally on September 28th every year. On this day an awareness is made to encourage purchasing only eco-friendly products which does not pollute the environment. This highlights the problems of consumerism and its impact on the environment. We should focus primarily on awareness raising and the importance of recycling-reusing and reducing waste material.
Source: https://x.facebook.com/MissionGreenIndiaPage/photos/a.1987236098247487/2653358471635243/?type=3&source=54
18. World Rivers Day: Every last Sunday in September
World Rivers Day is a day to celebrate our rivers by increasing awareness of water related issues and promoting core values associated with sustainability, conservation and river stewardship. This event will help bring a greater awareness to the rivers that we use for drinking water, industry, agriculture, residential uses and recreation. As well, it will increase awareness with historical and cultural issues.
Source: https://riverfoundation.org.au/our-programs/world-river-day/
19. World Habitat Day: First Monday in October
The United Nations’ (UN) World Habitat Day is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October to reflect on the state of human settlements and people’s right to sufficient shelter. It also aims to remind people that they are responsible for the habitat of future next generations.
Source: https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/world-habitat-day-2021-first-monday-of-october/
20. Wildlife Week – 01st to 08th October
Theme in 2021: 2021: “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet”
Wildlife Week is annually celebrated across India between 2nd to 8th October with an aim to protect and preserve the flora and fauna of India. The Indian Board of Wildlife was constituted and the idea of Wildlife Week was conceptualised in 1952 to raise the awareness about the long term goals of protecting the wildlife of India. Initially, in 1955 the Wildlife day was celebrated which was later upgraded as the Wildlife Week in 1957.The first Wildlife Week was observed in 1957.
Source: https://www.tnpscthervupettagam.com/currentaffairs-detail/wildlife-week-india--october-2-8
21. International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction: 13th October
Theme in 2021: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services”.
The main aim is to focus on the target of the Sendai Framework.
Source: https://pngtree.com/freepng/international-day-for-disaster-reduction_5524782.html
22. National Pollution control day – 02nd December
Theme in 2021: Raise awareness about the importance of pollution control and educate people on how to prevent pollution.
National Pollution Day is used to celebrate by many of the people to give them proper knowledge about the Effects and the problems of the Pollution in the World on the 2nd December. It is used to make the people aware of the various effects, and its problems on the people living in every Country.
Source: https://www.latestgkgs.com/current-affairs-6255-a
23. World Soil Day: 5th December
World Soil day celebrates the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a vital contributor to the human commonwealth through its contribution to food, water and energy security and as a mitigator of biodiversity loss and climate change. It is celebrated particularly by the global community of 60 000 soil scientists charged with responsibility of generating and communicating soil knowledge for the common good. many events focussed on increasing the public awareness of soil and its contribution to humanity and the environment.
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24. National Energy Conservation day - 14th December
Every year, India observes National Energy Conservation on December 14. The day is organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) – which operates under the Ministry of Power, aiming to present India’s stellar achievements in cost-efficient energy production and resource conservation.
Source:https://newsd.in/national-energy-conservation-day-2020-history-why-the-day-is-celebrated/
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