Air pollution is a major public health problem because of its negative impact on health. To facilitate easy understanding, some key facts and statistics about the impact of air pollution on human health, extracted from relevant reports, are compiled at the following:GeneralAir pollution is a significant risk factor for several pollution-related diseases, including … [Read more...] about Key Facts and Statistics about the Impact of Air Pollution
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World Development Information Day 2022
(Credit: Photo by Ariel da Silva Parreira from Freeimages) Date: Monday, 24 October 2022; 50th 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 2022
World Water Day 2022
Date: Tuesday, 22 March 2022; 30th Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations Objective: World Water Day is annually observed to inspire people around the world to learn more about water-related issues and take action to make sustainable management of freshwater resources. Inception: The first World Water Day was held on 22 March 1993. The idea for this international day was first … [Read more...] about World Water Day 2022
International Volunteer Day 2022
Date: Monday, 5th December 2022; 37th Anniversary. Full name: International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development Sponsor: United Nations Objectives: The International Volunteer Day is annually celebrated to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of economic and social … [Read more...] about International Volunteer Day 2022
World Humanitarian Day 2022
Date: Friday, 19th August 2022; 14th Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations Objectives: World Humanitarian Day is annually observed for the following purposes:to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes, to honor and raise support for the humanitarian workers who risk, and sometimes lose, their lives to help others, to … [Read more...] about World Humanitarian Day 2022