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| World Environmental Education Day World Environmental Education Day Jan 26 all-day World Environmental Education Day in 2026 is observed annually on this date to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote sustainability, and foster a harmonious relationship between humans and nature through education and action. The day[...] |
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Jan
26
Mon
World Environmental Education Day in 2026 is observed annually on this date to raise awareness about environmental issues, promote sustainability, and foster a harmonious relationship between humans and nature through education and action. The day encourages learning about ecosystems and developing skills to protect the planet.
Feb
2
Mon
World Wetlands Day in South Africa for 2026 focuses globally on the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage“, highlighting indigenous wisdom in wetland management, with South African government and conservation bodies promoting awareness and events around this global observance of Ramsar Convention’s adoption. Expect activities like educational campaigns, local clean-ups, and engagement with cultural ties to wetlands.
Mar
14
Sat
The International Day of Action for Rivers in 2026 will be on
Saturday, March 14, 2026, a yearly event to raise awareness and advocate for the protection and equitable management of rivers and watersheds against destructive development and pollution. The day, established by activists in 1997, aims to unite communities in demanding clean, free-flowing water and sustainable river stewardship.
Mar
17
Tue
The National Water Week campaign is aimed at educating the public about their responsibility in water conservation initiatives, raising awareness around the need to protect and conserve the country’s water resources.
The Department of Water and Sanitation celebrates Water Week by urging everyone to use water sparingly to ensure Water For All.
Water Month is an expansion of the World Water Day, spearheaded by United Nations on 22 March, which focuses its attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
This day is used as a basis for longer-term action involving governments across the globe with an aim to ensure that everyone in the world has access to safe water by 2030, while not impacting negatively on the environment.
Each year, the United Nations Water sets a theme for World Water Day which corresponds to a current or future challenge.
Mar
18
Wed
Global Recycling Day focuses on promoting the planet’s “Seventh Resource” (recyclables) and recognizing RecyclingHeroes for impactful initiatives in building a circular economy and tackling climate change.
Mar
22
Sun
World Water Day in 2026 will be on Sunday, March 22nd, continuing its annual focus on freshwater, promoting sustainable management, and tackling the global water crisis, with a specific emphasis in 2026 on water and sanitation’s role in gender equality, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6. The day serves as a global call to action to ensure safe water and sanitation for everyone, addressing issues like scarcity and pollution.
Apr
22
Wed
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
May
25
Mon
Africa Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, May 25th, marking the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, with festivities focusing on African unity, culture, progress, and potential, often extending throughout May as “Africa Month” with various events like conferences, exhibitions, and cultural festivals across the continent and globally.
Jun
5
Fri
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment.
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