| Date |
Event |
Description |
| February 22 |
World Wetland
Day |
Wetlands are a important part
of our biodiversity and it is in our interest to
see that they are safeguarded. In 1971, the Rasar
Convention on Wetlands of International Importance
was signed. |
| February 28 |
National Science Day |
This day is taken to highlight the role of science
in the protection of the environment. |
| March 21 |
World Forestry Day |
On this day we highlight the importance of greenery
and perform activities such as the planting of trees. |
| March 22 |
World Water Day |
As drinking water soures are fast depleting. The
world must get up to tackle the problem and begin
conserving it. |
| March 23 |
World Meterological
Day |
Weather is an internal part of the environment. |
| April 7 |
World Health Day |
In 1948 the World Health Organisation (WHO) was
constituted. |
| April 18 |
World Heritage Day |
We must all realise that Environment is just not
the natural surroundings but also the manmade ones. |
| April 22 |
Earth Day |
In 1970 attention of the world was drawn to the
problems being caused to the earth due to modernisation. |
| May 31 |
Anti Tobacco Day |
Smoking is a problem not only for the smokers but
also for those who inhale the smoke. |
| June 5 |
World Environment Day |
In 1972 people from around the world gathered at
the Stockholm Conference on human environment in sweden
to express the concerns for the environmental problems. |
| July 11 |
World Population Day |
This needs mention as the world population is ever
increasing. |
| September 16 |
World Ozone Day |
This day was declared by the United Nations as the
International Day for the preservation of the ozone
layer. |
| September 28 |
Green Consumer Day |
Consumerism is having a major impact on the environment
and it is essential to build awareness with regards
to the same. |
| October 3 |
World Habitat Day |
Along with human beings the earth is also the habitat
of other living creatures. |
| October 1-7 |
World Wildlife Week |
It is essential to celebrate this week to create
awareness for preserving the wildlife. |
| October 4 |
World Animal Welfare
Day |
Animals have to given due importance and their welfare
should be looked into. |
| October 13 |
International Day for
Natural Diaster Reduction |
Changes in the environment cause increase in natural
disasters and it is important to create awareness
of the same. |
