The United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on April 4 each year. This day aims to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication. « Mine action » refers to a range of efforts to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war and […]
Global Recycling Day – 18 March
Every year, the Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources and at some point, in the not too distant future, it will run out. That’s why we must think again about what we throw away – seeing not waste, but opportunity. The last decade has been the hottest on […]
International Vulture Awareness Day – 7 September 2024
As we celebrate Vulture Awareness Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the invaluable role vultures play as nature’s essential cleanup crew. Often misunderstood and underappreciated, vultures are crucial to maintaining the health of ecosystems by efficiently disposing of carrion and roadkill, preventing the spread of disease and contributing to […]
World Environment Day – 5 juin 2024
World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will […]
World Vegetarian Day – 1 october
The Many Different Types of Vegetarianism A vegetarian is a person who does not consume meat or products of animal slaughter due to ethical, moral, or religious concerns. There are many varieties of vegetarianism. Ovo-Lacto vegetarians, for instance, eat eggs and milk, but no other animal products. Adherents of more […]
World Bamboo Day – 18 September
World Bamboo Day is a day of celebration to increase the awareness of bamboo globally. Where bamboo grows naturally, bamboo has been a daily element, but its utilization has not always been sustainable due to exploitation. The World Bamboo Organization aims to bring the potential of bamboo to a more […]
World Elephant Day – 12 August
Turns Out Elephants May Play a Crucial Role in Saving The Planet Preserving populations of critically endangered forest elephants is crucial not just for the animals themselves, but to protect the carbon-sucking capacities of the environments they live in, a new study demonstrates. The rainforest of central and west Africa, […]
International Plastic Bag Free day – 3 July
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC BAG FREE DAY For most of our history, single-use products were blasphemous. But through the end of the Industrial Revolution and into the modern era, plastic became a cheap and plentiful resource. Plastic bags are just one perfect example. From birth to ban, the history of […]
World Day for Responsible Tourism – 2 June
World Responsible Tourism Day is the internationally recognised date, supported by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, that highlights how tourism can make the world a better place. Source: Text: Google RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN CANADA Everything is big here. Even the issues around responsible tourism in Canada. And although Canada has a reputation for […]
World Turtle Day – 23 May
Turtles are a type of reptile that exists in many environments throughout the world and have found their way into literature, poetry, and parable throughout the world’s history. World Turtle Day celebrates these noble reptiles and their place in the world and encourages people to take action to help protect […]