Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Sponsor: Global Footprint NetworkObjective:Earth Overshoot Day is annually calculated and disclosed to raise awareness of Earth’s limited resources and their annual changes, so as to promote sustainable development.Inception:The Earth Overshoot Day campaign was marked for the first time in 2006. HistoryThe … [Read more...] about Earth Overshoot Day 2023
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International Day of Peace 2024
Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024; 42nd Anniversary.Sponsor: United Nations Objectives:The International Day of Peace is annually observed around the world for the following purposes:Inception: The first International Day of Peace was held around the world in 1982.History:On 30 November 1981, the United Nations General Assembly officially … [Read more...] about International Day of Peace 2024
Key Facts and Statistics about the Impact of Air Pollution
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
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 Water Day 2024
Date: Friday, 22 March 2024; 31st Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations Objectives: World Water Day is annually observed for the following purposes:To recognize the importance of water resource development and its contributions to economic productivity and social well-being. To raise and spread awareness of water scarcity conditions and water pollution faced by many countries … [Read more...] about World Water Day 2024