Latest Date: Saturday, 6 November 2021; 20th Anniversary.Short name: World Day to Protect the Environment in WarSponsor: United Nations General AssemblyObjective: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 2021 (November 6)
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World Tsunami Awareness Day 2021 (November 5)
Date: Friday, 5 November 2021; 6th Anniversary Sponsor: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) Objectives: The 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 eruptions … [Read more...] about World Tsunami Awareness Day 2021 (November 5)
World Cities Day 2021 (October 31)
Date: Sunday, 31 October 2021; 8th Anniversary Slogan: Better City, Better Life Sponsor: United Nations Objectives: The World Cities Day is annually celebrated for 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 urbanization. To enhance … [Read more...] about World Cities Day 2021 (October 31)
World Food Day 2021 (October 16)
Date: Saturday, 16 October 2021, 41th Anniversary Sponsor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Objectives: The World Food Day is annually celebrated for 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 the people … [Read more...] about World Food Day 2021 (October 16)
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2021 (September 16)
Date: Thursday, 16 September 2021. 27th Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations Objective: It aims to advocate activities that create awareness on topics related to climate change and ozone depletion. Background: The ozone layer is a part of the atmosphere, which forms a natural shield that protects Earth from the harmful UV rays coming from the sun. In 1985, an ozone hole over … [Read more...] about International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2021 (September 16)