Latest Date: Sunday, 6 November 2022; 21st Anniversary. Short name: World Day to Protect the Environment in War Sponsor: United Nations General Assembly Objective: The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is annually observed to create and promote awareness of the damaging effects of war and armed conflict on the … [Read more...] about International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2022
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World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022
Date: Saturday, 5 November 2022; 7th Anniversary Sponsor: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) Objectives: The annual World Tsunami Awareness Day is dedicated to promoting tsunami awareness around the world and sharing innovative approaches to risk reduction. Background A tsunami is a series of enormous waves usually caused by earthquakes or volcanic … [Read more...] about World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022
World Cities Day 2022
Date: Monday, 31 October 2022; 9th Anniversary Slogan: Better City, Better Life Sponsor: United Nations Objectives: The World Cities Day is annually celebrated for the following three purposes:To raise and spread awareness of the role of urbanization in global sustainable development and social inclusion. To promote the international community’s interest in global … [Read more...] about World Cities Day 2022
World Food Day 2022
Date: Sunday, 16 October 2022, 42nd Anniversary Sponsor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Objectives: The World Food Day is annually celebrated for the following four purposes: to commemorate the founding of the United Nations' (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945, to celebrate the amazing food that we have, and to raise awareness of … [Read more...] about World Food Day 2022
International Day for Disaster Reduction 2022
Latest Date: Thursday, 13 October 2022, 33rd Anniversary Sponsor: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Objectives: The International Day for Disaster Reduction is annually observed to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. It reminds people and communities around the world of reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness … [Read more...] about International Day for Disaster Reduction 2022