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2011-06-17

World Day to Combat Desertification

The World Day to Combat Desertification is celebrated every year on 17 June all over the world since 1995, the same year the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was implemented, to mark the date that the Convention was adopted in Paris, France, in 1994. By 2005, 191 governments around the world had signed the UNCCD, which promotes effective action through innovative programmes and supportive international partnerships.

The aim of the United Nations in designating a day of observance is to sensitize the public and policy makers to the increasing dangers of desertification, land degradation and drought for the international community. The observance events are designed to get everyone to undertake at least one action that year to help minimize the threat highlighted. This being the International Year on Forests (http://www.un.org/en/events/iyof2011/), the World Day to Combat Desertification for 2011 will focus specifically on the forests in the drylands areas of the world, guided by the motto: ‘Forests Keep Drylands Working’.

2010-06-17

2010 World Day to Combat Desertification

The World Day to Combat Desertification is celebrated every year on 17 June since 1995, the same year the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was implemented, to mark the date that the Convention was adopted in Paris, France, in 1994. By 2005, 191 governments around the world had signed the UNCCD, which promotes effective action through innovative programmes and supportive international partnerships.

The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed with a view to raise awareness about the Convention, its concerns and activities.

The United Nations designated 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity.

This year’s slogan, “Enhancing soils anywhere enhances life everywhere”, reflects the theme of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. The UNCCD aims to sensitize the public to the fact that desertification, land degradation and drought dramatically affect biodiversity resident in the soil.

2010-06-08

World Ocean Day / Dia Mundial dos Oceanos

Created in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. Its aim is to celebrate the world's ocean and its rich diversity of life; highlight global ocean awareness, education and action programmes to promote a healthy and productive ocean.

In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly decided that, as from 2009, 8 June would be designated by the United Nations as “World Oceans Day” (resolution 63/111, paragraph 171).

The theme of the World Oceans Day by the United Nations in 2010 is "Our oceans: opportunities and challenges".

When we are living one tragic disaster for the oceans, The Gulf of Mexico - BP oil spill, this day is an opportunity to emphasize that we live on a blue planet where 70 percent of the surface is covered by ocean waters, and to raise public awareness of the key connections among a healthy ocean, a healthy climate, and our future. Regardless of where we live, we are dependent on the state of health of our shared bodies of water.

2010-06-05

World Environment Day / Dia Mundial do Ambiente

Many Species. One Planet. One Future

World Environment Day (WED) was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.

Commemorated yearly on 5 June, WED is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

The theme for WED 2010 is “Many Species. One Planet. One Future”. It "echoes the call of the International Year of Biodiversity to stop this mass extinction and raise awareness about the vital importance of the millions of species that inhabit our planet’s soils, forests, oceans, coral reefs and mountains. Our health, well-being and sustainable future depend on this intricate, delicate web of ecosystems and life".

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Message for 2010 World Environment Day

2009-10-15

Oct. 15 Blog Action Day 2009: Climate Change

Blog Action Day is an annual event that unites the world's bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day on their own blogs with the aim of sparking discussion around an issue of global importance. Blog Action Day 2009 will be the largest-ever social change event on the web. One day. One issue. Thousands of voices.

Given the urgency of the issue of climate change and the upcoming international climate negotiations in Copenhagen this December, the chosen theme for the Blog Action Day was Climate Change. The blogosphere has the unique opportunity to mobilize millions of people around expressing support for finding a sustainable solution to the climate crisis.

Nothingandall has joined to this action and makes an alert to the powerful and most rich countries to put the climate issues at the top of agenda. However, the climate problems are a main issue for everybody and everyday we can do something to improve our environment.

2009-08-12

Sustainability: Our Challenge. Our Future.

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International Youth Day

Sustainability: Our Challenge. Our Future is the theme of this year to celebrate the International Youth Day.

"It is imperative that youth embrace the challenge of sustainability in its fullness as they help pave the way forward through the 21st century and beyond. Youth action, inclusion, and their full participation are key to developing today’s world for the generations of today and tomorrow and central to a sustainable existence" (from here).

The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day was designated by the United Nations in 1999 by the adoption of resolution 54/120 and is celebrated on August 12 each year to recognize efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. This day is an opportunity for governments and others to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities. Concerts, workshops, cultural events and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organisations take place around the world to mark the International Youth Day.

2009-06-17

Jun 17 - World Day to Combat Desertification 2009

The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed every year on 17 June. It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and is part of an international campaign by the United Nations to tackle global environmental deterioration, in particular the degradation of drylands. This year’s theme is “Conserving land and water = Securing our common future".

The World Day to Combat Desertification has been observed since 1995 (General Assembly Resolution A/RES/49/1995) to promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat desertification and the effects of drought, and the implementation of the UNCCD.

2009-06-08

Jun 8 - World Oceans Day

Created in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. Its aim is to celebrate the world's ocean and its rich diversity of life; highlight global ocean awareness, education and action programmes to promote a healthy and productive ocean.

In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly decided that, as from 2009, 8 June would be designated by the United Nations as “World Oceans Day” (resolution 63/111, paragraph 171).

The theme of the inaugural observance of the World Oceans Day by the United Nations in 2009 is “Our Oceans, Our Responsibility”. It emphasizes our individual and collective duty to protect the marine environment and carefully manage its resources. Safe, healthy and productive seas and oceans are integral to human well-being, economic security and sustainable development.

However the theme of 2009 WOD is “One Ocean, One Climate, One Future’’ to emphasize that we live on a blue planet where 70 percent of the surface is covered by ocean waters, and to raise public awareness of the key connections among a healthy ocean, a healthy climate, and our future. Regardless of where we live, we are dependent on the state of health of our shared bodies of water.

Read the Message from the UN Secretary-General on World Oceans Day 8 June 2009 pdf link

2009-06-05

World Environment Day / Dia do Ambiente

World Environment Day (WED) was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment.

Commemorated yearly on 5 June, WED is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

The theme for WED 2009 is 'Your Planet Needs You - UNite to Combat Climate Change'. It reflects the urgency for nations to agree on a new deal at the crucial climate convention meeting in Copenhagen some 180 days later in the year, and the links with overcoming poverty and improved management of forests.

WED 2009’s host is Mexico which reflects the growing role of the Latin American country in the fight against climate change, including its growing participation in the carbon markets.

General Speech for World Environment Day 2009 Globally Hosted by Mexico,by Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary General and UN Environment Programme Executive Director

2009-04-22

Apr. 22 - Earth Day 2009

Earth Day is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It is held annually during both spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and is celebrated in many countries every year.

Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Today Earth Day, particularly, but every day is a time to act to protect our planet. Indeed Earth is where we live...

2009-03-23

Mar. 23 - World Metereological Day

Weather, climate and the air we breathe

Each year, on 23 March, is celebrated the World Meteorological Day. This Day commemorates the entry-into-force, on 23 March 1950, of the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Subsequently, in 1951, WMO was designated a specialized agency of the United Nations System.

Read the message by Michel Jarraud, Secretary-General of WMO

2008-12-11

International Mountain Day 2008

The United Nations General Assembly in its 78th plenary meeting, adopted a resolution to designate 11 December as International Mountain Day, as from 11 December 2003.

International Mountain Day is an opportunity to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build partnerships that will bring positive change to the world's mountains and highlands.

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Each year the International Mountain Day focuses on a specific theme that represents challenges and opportunities to mountain people and environments. This year, the theme for International Mountain Day will focus on Food Security in Mountains.

International Mountain Day 2008, with its theme of Food security in mountains, is an apt occasion to reflect on how hard it is for mountain people to consistently get adequate and nutritious food to lead healthy and active lives.

Never forget that mountains are the source of most of the world's freshwater and harbour some of the world's richest biodiversity.

Hint: If you have some time free take a walk on a moutain near your place of residence and breathe some clean air.

Know more about The International Mountain Day 2008

2008-06-08

World Ocean Day

Created in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro World Ocean Day is an opportunity each year to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea. Its aim is to celebrate the world's ocean and its rich diversity of life; highlight global ocean awareness, education and action programmes to promote a healthy and productive ocean.

2008-06-05

World Environment Day

World Environment Day (WED) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. WED is hosted every year by a different city and commemorated with an international exposition through the week of June 5.

The host for World Environment Day 2008 will be New Zealand, with the main international celebrations scheduled for Wellington. The slogan for 2008 is "CO2, Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy."

Click on title to know more about WED.

2007-12-13

USA is obstructing progress in Bali

«My own country, the United States, is principally responsible for obstructing progress here in Bali. We all know that» - said Al Gore, 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, this Thursday, speeching at the UN Climate Change Conference in Nusa Dua, Indonesia.

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