World Tuna Day, 2 May
Tuna are highly migratory, with some species travelling thousands of miles across oceans. Photo:Artifirsov/Adobe Stock
https://www.un.org/en/observances/tuna-day
99% of commercial tuna is sourced sustainably, but the fear of over fishing it and other types of fish yet remains.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals of 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 14 (Life Below Water).
International Day of Plant Health, 12 May
https://www.fao.org/plant-health-day/en
98% of all oxygen comes form plants, and it provides 80% of food, yet as much as 40% is lost yearly. Efforts must be made to maintain and safeguard it.
This year’s theme is on plant biosecurity for food security and nutrition.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals of 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being),12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 15 (Life On Land).
International Day of Living Together in Peace, 16 May
The mural at the United Nations Headquarters by Spanish artist Jose Vela Zanetti illustrates mankind’s enduring quest for lasting peace. Spanning more than 18 meters in length and nearly 4 meters in height, it vividly captures this universal struggle. Photo: ©UN /John Isaac
https://www.un.org/en/observances/living-in-peace-day
Peaceful coexistence is an aim more than every in the year, and beyond. This is more so through the current theme of dialogue, inclusion, and reconciliation.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals of 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
World Bee Day, 20 May
https://www.fao.org/world-bee-day/en
The protection and maintenance of bees is essential for the livelihood of all.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals of 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 15 (Life On Land).
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, 21 May
https://www.un.org/en/observances/cultural-diversity-day
Understand, respecting, and celebrating diversity among the world is essential for peaceful cohabitation and future development.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals of 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May
The Chimpanzee is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species due to severe population declines driven by habitat loss, poaching, and disease. Photo:Patrick Rolands/Adobe Stock
https://www.un.org/en/observances/biological-diversity-day
“Acting locally for global impact” is the aim to reverse loss of nature through climate change, urban growth, and overuse from a growing population. This is especially so for a set framework of goals by 2030 and 2050 to restore, protect, and conserve ecosystems and biodiversity.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals of 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water). and 15 (Life On Land)
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