World Seagrass Day, 1 March
Photo: Benjamin L. Jones / Unsplash
https://www.un.org/en/observances/seagrass-day
Proclaimed from 2022, this World Day is to draw attention to this important part of 0.1% of the ocean, a habitat to thousands of species, a water filter, and a large absorber of carbon. Despite this, they are still in danger of decline and destruction.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 13 (Climate Action), and 14 (Life Below Water).
World Wildlife Day, 3 March
Photo:Khamkula/Adobe Stock
Set in 2013 to commemorate the 1973 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the day is a reminder to honor and preserve wildlife globally, to sustainably use it, and to notice and appreciate its encompassing beauty and diversity.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water)m and 15 (Life On Land).
International Women’s Day, 8 March
Photo:Adobe Stock/Sabrina
https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day
Women only have 64% of legal rights compared to men in many parts of life. There always needs to be equal opportunity and support for all, as women are essential for a change to progress and development.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
World Water Day, 22 March
Photo:UNICEF/Vinay Panjwani
https://www.un.org/en/observances/water-day
This year’s Water Day focuses on equality of safe water for women and girls.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 5 (Gender Equality), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
International Day of Zero Waste, 30 March
Most food waste happens within households – about 79 kg per person per year. Photo:©FAO/Miguel Schincariol
https://www.un.org/en/observances/zero-waste-day
This year’s focus is on food. Every year 1 billion tonnes is discarded, 60% of it in households. Everyone needs to do their part to reduce waste for themselves and for the environment.
This Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
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