International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, 7 September
https://www.un.org/en/observances/clean-air-day
Clean air is an essential to healthy living, and it is on the part of governments to work together to combat air pollution, poor air quality, and the disruptions of climate change, no matter the source.
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16 September
https://www.un.org/en/observances/ozone-day
A clean atmosphere also includes a preserved ozone layer to protect the planet from the sun. Once badly damaged from man-made chemicals, work over time has helped to recover much of what was lost, but vigilance is still needed to keep it that way.
Both World Days follow the Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on Land), and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, 26 September
https://www.un.org/en/observances/nuclear-weapons-elimination-day
This International Day is intended to bring awareness on the ongoing efforts of nuclear disarmament. With over 12,000 nuclear weapons still present, the nuclear threat is still an issue of great concern to the world at large.
This World Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction, 29 September
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https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-food-waste-day
30% of all produced food is lost between production and when used. In a time where climate change and political instability are impacting food sustainability, and a large portion of the world’s population face issues of hunger, action is needed more than ever to be more efficient with food systems.
This World Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
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