Date: Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 8th AnniversaryFull Name: International Day of the Conservation of the Mangrove EcosystemConvener: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)Objectives:The World Mangrove Day is annually observed for the following purposes:BackgroundMangrove is the only tree that grows in saltwater. … [Read more...] about World Mangrove Day 2023
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World Rivers Day 2023
Date: Sunday, 24 September 2023; 19th Anniversary.Sponsor: United NationsObjectives:The World Rivers Day is annually celebrated to raise and spread awareness about the role and importance of rivers and other waterways, and the threats that could potentially endanger the waterways around the world, as well as to promote the improved stewardship of all waterways for … [Read more...] about World Rivers Day 2023
World Development Information Day 2023
(Credit: Photo by Ariel da Silva Parreira from Freeimages) Date: Tuesday, 24 October 2023; 51st Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations General Assembly Objectives: The World Development Information Day is annually celebrated for the following purposes:to draw the attention of the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them, … [Read more...] about World Development Information Day 2023
World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought 2023
Date: Saturday, 17 June 2023; 29th Anniversary.Sponsor: United NationsObjectives:The World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought is annually observed for the following purposes:BackgroundDesertification and drought are global problems. In recent decades, desertification has been greatly facilitated by human activities such as over-cropping, … [Read more...] about World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought 2023
World Oceans Day 2023
Date: Thursday, 8 June 2023; 15th Anniversary.Sponsor: United NationsCoordinator: UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Objective:The World Oceans Day is annually observed to raise awareness of the crucial role the oceans play in our lives, the impact of human activities on the oceans, and the importance of sustainable management … [Read more...] about World Oceans Day 2023