World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June With 40% of the land currently or under threat of degradation, care must be needed to safeguard the land that provides for all of humanity. The World Day addresses the Sustainable Development Goals 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action),
World Bicycle Day, 3 June https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day Bicycling is an excellent activity for exercise regardless of duration. It can also provide good transportation for those unable to purchase or drive a vehicle, and does not cause air pollution or congestion. Safe and supported bicycle use is key for sustainable development and economic growth. This Day follows
International Day of Light, 16 May https://www.lightday.org/ Light is essential for survival as much as the current progressing trend of technology in order to benefit mankind. This includes the use of photonics, remote sensing, and lighting solutions. This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals of 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and
International Mother Earth Day, 22 April https://www.un.org/en/observances/earth-day If the Earth suffers, we all suffer. In this tumultuous time of climate change, pollution, and overpopulation, everyone of us must do our best to safeguard the planet at all costs. This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals of 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 7 (Affordable and Clean
Sample Text International Day of Happiness, 20 March https://www.un.org/en/observances/happiness-day “Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples.”” This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health
Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March https://www.unaids.org/en/2024-zero-discrimination-day This is the 10th anniversary of the campaign to eradicate HIV/AIDS through giving everyone free and equal right to education and prevention of this epidemic, and allowing equal rights for all. This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), and 5 (Gender
World Wetlands Day, 2 February PHOTO:Candy1812/Adobe Stock https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-wetlands-day 1 in 8 people rely on wetlands as part of their daily life, which cover 6% of the world, but they are under threat by growth and consumption and climate change. 35% of them have been lost within the past 50 years. Effort must be taken to
International Day of Education, 24 January Today, 250 million children and adolescents are out of school and 763 million adults are illiterate, according to UNESCO. PHOTO:© UNESCO/Emily Pinna https://www.un.org/en/observances/education-day Education is a fundamental right, and a central component for sustainable development and world peace. This World Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education),
Our aim is to promote the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the use of alternative energy, particularly solar photovoltaic, with objective and unbiased information. International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December The classroom in the Kamurasi Demonstration School in Masindi Municipality, Uganda, with the Ugandan Sign language alphabet drawn on the wall. Photo: