Introduction The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the Convention of […]
Journée mondiale des communications sociales – 21mai 2023
Nous célébrons la Journée mondiale des communications sociales chaque année le dimanche suivant la fête de l’Ascension. Chaque année également, le 24 janvier-en la fête de Saint François de Sales (patron des journalistes)- le Pape publie un message annonçant le thème de l’année. Depuis Vatican II Instituée à l’initiative de […]
World Fish Migration Day – 21 May
What is a Migratory Fish? Migratory fish swim short or long distances daily, monthly or annually, to complete their life cycle, mate and feed! Some migratory fish migrate up and down rivers, others between rivers and oceans, and others across the oceans. Are there some migratory fish species you may […]
World Bee Day – 20 May
We all depend on the survival of bees Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at […]
Journée mondiale de la métrologie – 20 may 2023
La Journée mondiale de la métrologie commémore la signature de la Convention du Mètre par les représentants de 17 pays, le 20 mai 1875. World metrology day Cette convention a été établie dans le cadre d’une collaboration mondiale dans le domaine de la science de la mesure et dans ses applications industrielles, commerciales et également […]
World Metrology Day – 20 May 2023
Measurements supporting the global food system Welcome to the 2023 World Metrology Day Resource website. The theme for World Metrology Day 2023 is Measurements supporting the global food system. This theme was chosen because of the increasing challenges of climate change, and global distribution of food in a world whose population […]
Fête de l’Ascension, année A – 2023
Il arrive parfois qu’en entrant à l’église, quelqu’un pointe le tabernacle et affirme avec conviction: « Le Christ est là, réellement présent. » C’est l’enseignement reçu par plusieurs personnes qui ont été introduites à la foi catholique. Ce point est conforme à la doctrine mais c’est une présentation partielle. La réalité est […]
Feast of the Ascension, Year A – 2023
The anecdote is well known of the space exploration of a Russian cosmonaut. Returning to earth he said with deep conviction and absolute certainty: “There is no God – I’ve been up there, and I didn’t see any sign of God!” No wonder, could we reply, because God is NOT […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – 17 May
Combating discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity Fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation has been an aim of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe since 1981. European governments took a historical step on 31 March 2010, when they recommended measures to combat discrimination based on […]
World Hypertension Day – 17 May 2023
17 May is World Hypertension Day – check your blood pressure This is an exciting time of the year for us! May is a month with lots of public activities marking World Hypertension Day and May Measure Month (being marked from 1st May to 31st July 2023). The purpose of this activity is to […]