Ecological calendar for October. Calendar of environmental dates

Reserves - specially protected natural areas - today, perhaps, the only way to protect at least a small part of wildlife and wildlife from death. For the first time, the Day of Reserves and National Parks began to be celebrated in 1997 at the initiative of the Wildlife Conservation Center and the World Wildlife Fund.

The day of mobilization against the threat of nuclear war is celebrated around the world on the anniversary of the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, the main purpose of which is to call for an end to the nuclear arms race, the reduction and subsequent gradual elimination of the world's nuclear arsenals and the elimination of the very threat of nuclear war.

world wetlands day

The events held on World Wetlands Day are designed to draw the attention of the public and Governments of various countries around the world to the value of wetlands in supporting the sustainable development of our planet.

World Marine Mammal Day (Whale Day)

Today many countries celebrate the International Day of Action for Rivers, formerly known as the International Day of Action Against Dams and for Rivers, Water and Life. At the beginning of the global anti-dam movement, in 1998, more than 50 protests took place on this day in more than 20 countries of the world, including Brazil, India, Thailand, Australia, Russia, Japan, and the USA.

International day for the protection of seals

International Day for the protection of seals is celebrated on March 15 in many countries of the world, it was established at the initiative of the International Fund for Animal Welfare IFAW.

This day is celebrated all over the world International Day of the Forest or World Forest Day, which was founded in 1971. The Day was initiated by the European Confederation of Agriculture at the 23rd General Assembly in 1971, and this idea was supported by the UN World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

world water day

The idea of holding world day water resources (World Day for Water or World Water Day) was first heard at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which was held in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro.

March 22 is a unique opportunity to remind humanity of the extreme importance of water resources for the environment and the development of society. Practical efforts can help deepen public understanding of both the problems and solutions in this area. To achieve positive results, it is necessary to turn words into commitments and actions within a common theme.

Baltic Sea Day

The decision on the annual celebration of the Baltic Sea Day (Baltic Sea Day) was made in 1986 at the 17th meeting of the Helsinki Convention.

Today the Baltic Sea is the most important transport corridor linking Russia, Europe and Asia. It washes the shores of Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. AT last years However, environmentalists claim that this water corridor is littered with garbage and is in dire need of cleaning.

Arbor Day (Sikmogil) was established in connection with the Park Chung Hee government's campaign to restore Korean forests. As you know, this campaign was extremely successful.

Environmental Knowledge Day

This day is not just a big, but a truly global holiday - International Mother Earth Day, held under the auspices of the UN, is the day of our common cozy home.

Everyone can take part in the improvement and gardening of their yards and streets.

April 24th on the calendar environmental dates marked as World Day for the Protection of Laboratory Animals, which was established by the International Association Against Painful Experiments on Animals (InterNICH) in 1979 and supported by the UN. Initially, it was “celebrated” by animal protection organizations in a number of countries, and today a movement against vivisection (experiments and experiments on laboratory animals) is actively developing around the world, which is supported by activists from various public and animal protection organizations.

Arbor Day (Arborist's Day)

Every year on April 28, Russia celebrates Chemical Hazard Human Rights Day or Chemical Safety Day. The reason for the establishment of this Day was, unfortunately, the tragic events that occurred in 1974 at the chemical weapons plant in Novocheboksarsk (Chuvashia). Then, on April 28, 1974, when a new batch of weapons was being produced, a fire broke out - an unfinished workshop of "finished products" caught fire at the plant. Many aviation bombs filled with dangerous and toxic V-gas burned down, and several tons of poisonous substances got into the environment. Only by a lucky chance and thanks to the efforts of the workers, this man-made disaster did not take on an even larger scale - the accident did not break out of the city. Although, according to experts, the consequences of this accident are comparable to the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster.

Every year on Chemical Safety Day, environmental and environmental organizations also hold meetings with chemical production workers in the places where chemical weapons are produced and stored, and organize meetings with government officials and the media. To once again recall the consequences of man-made disasters at chemical and military enterprises, and call on responsible persons to be able to receive from them open and accessible information about such emergencies.

All-Russian Forest Planting Day

Every year since 2001, May 22 is celebrated as the International Day for Biological Diversity. This Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in 1995 in a special resolution based on the recommendation of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which took place in 1994.

One of the ways to fight for the preservation of the diversity of life on our planet is the protection of rare and endangered species of plants and animals, as well as respect for nature.

Day of workers of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan

Day of employees of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan, as professional holiday, established by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dated May 16, 2007.

The European Day of Parks was established by the EUROPARK Federation, a European organization that brings together protected areas in thirty-six European countries. Held for the first time in 1999, this day is now celebrated annually on May 24 throughout Europe.

This ecological holiday was founded with the aim of raising the profile of European nature reserves, as well as in order to evoke public support for their work. Today, European Parks Day symbolizes international solidarity in the protection of natural areas.

On this day, numerous events are held in and around the reserves, the purpose of which is to draw attention to the natural beauty of Europe and its cultural heritage. Their protection has always come to the fore, both now and in the future.

world environment day

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, is one of the main ways for the United Nations to draw the attention of the world community to environmental issues, as well as to stimulate political interest and related action aimed at protecting the environment.

world oceans day

More than 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by the world's oceans, it occupies almost three-quarters of its surface. Scientists divide the world's water basin into four large oceans: the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific and Arctic. Oceanology is the study of the oceans.

At the International Summit Conference, which took place in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), it was proposed new holiday- World Oceans Day.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The fjord day lasts 3 days - from 12 to 14 July. it international holiday Scandinavian countries, where fjords are found in abundance.

According to the dictionaries of the fjords - (from the Swedish fjard) are shallow bays with low, but steep and rocky shores. Fjords arise when the sea (lake) penetrates the lowered land areas.

World Whale and Dolphin Day

Today the world celebrates World Whale and Dolphin Day. This holiday was established in 1986, when the International Whaling Commission (IWC), after 200 years of merciless extermination, imposed a ban on whaling. The ban is still in effect today and means that all over the world whale hunting, as well as the trade in whale meat, is prohibited.

Forest Fire Day in USA

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

In 1994, the UN General Assembly proclaimed September 16 as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The day is set to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and has been celebrated since 1995.

motto international day protection of the ozone layer steel words: "Save the sky: protect yourself - protect the ozone layer".

World Maritime Day

World Habitats Day is celebrated all over the world. This holiday was established in 1979 under the Berne Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats.

International Day Without Paper

International Black Sea Day is celebrated in memory of the day in 1996, when the six Black Sea countries - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Georgia, Russia and Ukraine - signed the Strategic Action Plan for the rehabilitation and protection of the Black Sea.

This Plan was developed after extensive studies of the marine environment, which showed that its viability has deteriorated significantly compared to the previous three decades.

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

On November 5, 2001, the UN General Assembly declared that every year on November 6, the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is celebrated.

In making this decision, the UN took into account that the damage caused to the environment during armed conflicts leads to the deterioration of ecosystems and natural resources for a long period after the end of conflicts and often affects not only one state and not only the current generation.

The time has come for that we revise international agreements concerning wars and armed conflicts in order to ensure sustainable environmental protection, so that the agreements also cover the problems of not only intentional, but also unintentional environmental damage.

Wednesday - (First noted in 2012. Idea by Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims, Michael Clark of Canazwest Pictures and Sivaporn Dardarananda, and head of Thailand's Elephant Reproduction Fund)

September 2020

Sunday - (This is a reminder that recycling reduces carbon emissions, saves money and reduces waste. Events provide an opportunity for those who care about the environment and advocate for recycling); (date for 2020. Celebrated since 2005 in last sunday September)

October 2020

Thursday - (Spam is not just annoying - it wastes energy and precious natural resources. Refuse spam - do your part to save the environment)

November 2020

December 2020

January 2021

Sunday - (was established by the Gardener's Network, which gave an official opportunity to remind people of the benefits indoor plants, for example, a 2009 study found that the scent of lavender can effectively lower your heart rate in stressful situations)

Our nature is the most valuable thing we have. Many fantastically beautiful and fascinating places delight and impress mankind. But there are not as many of these magnificent places on the planet as we would like, and why? It is because of the influence of man and the progress of scientific and technological activities. People do not think about the fact that the formation of personal coziness and convenience negatively affects their very environment.

Ecologists are involved in the preservation, protection and restoration of the environment. It is they who contribute to the introduction into the scientific and technical process of technologies that will have the most favorable effect on the climate, biosphere, atmosphere and other components of the environment.

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On May 5, Russia celebrates the Day of the Ecologist and the Day of Environmental Protection. On this day, congratulations are received by students, teachers, environmental engineers, specialists in the protection and rational use of natural resources, and everyone who is somehow connected with this industry. It is our most important duty to congratulate specialists in this field.

The date of the celebration of Ecologist's Day coincides with the International Environment Day. The holiday was officially approved by the President Russian Federation in 2007.

The specialty of an ecologist is one of the most important professions at this stage of human existence. More and more specialists annually graduate from universities and colleges, because the problem of environmental protection has become a worldwide issue. Anyone who cares further fate mankind, tries to protect our nature from the harmful influence of people and their technical activities on it.

An ecologist is a specialist who analyzes, monitors and develops measures to reduce the impact of harmful substances on the environment. The main objectives of environmental research are:

identification of the main types ecological systems and landscape units, assessment of the features of their composition;
development of methods for collecting and analyzing information to characterize the state of the biosphere as a whole;
providing an assessment of the level of resilience of the biosphere and individual ecosystems in relation to external influences;
development and creation of protected and protected areas;

There are more and more people in the world who want to connect their lives with ecology and environmental protection.

Traditions

Every year on June 5, environmentalists organize many events in honor of their professional holiday. Campaigns are being held by which environmentalists lure people to rationally use natural resources. Exhibitions of children's drawings, scientific conferences and presentations are organized.

Cleaning of the territory of forest plantations and parks, planting trees and flowers is also carried out. Television broadcasts many programs aimed at protecting nature.

Celebrations are held in groups, with family and friends.

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In order to attract public attention to the issues of conservation of natural heritage sites and in connection with the 100th anniversary of the creation in Russia of the first state natural reserve in 2017, by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin dated 08/01/2015 No. 392 2017 is announced in the Russian Federation « Year of Specially Protected Natural Territories". In accordance with the Fundamentals of State Policy in the field of environmental development of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030, approved by the President of the Russian Federation on April 30, 2012, in order to attract public attention to the issues of environmental development of the Russian Federation, conservation of biological diversity and ensuring environmental safety, Presidential Decree of the Russian Federation dated January 05, 2016 No. 7 2017 was additionally announced in Russia also Year of Ecology.

We bring to your attention an annotated calendar of environmental dates for 2017. (Prepared based on materials from the Internet).

January April July October

February May August November

March June September December

Under the auspices of the UN

The General Assembly decided to proclaim 2017 international year sustainable tourism for development

2008-2017- Second United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty
2010- 2020- United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification
2011-2020- Decade of Action for Road Safety
2011-2020 year- Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
2011-2020 year- United Nations Decade on Biodiversity
2013-2022- International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures
2014- 2024- A decade of sustainable energy for all
2015-2024- International Decade for People of African Descent

JANUARY
11	World Day of Reserves On January 11, 1916, the first reserve, Barguzinsky, was created on the territory of Russia. Since then, this day has been celebrated as the Day of Reserves in our country.
FEBRUARY
1 to 9	Days of remembrance for people who died protecting animals Since 2009, events have been held in different countries in memory of people who died protecting animals. These days, Jill Phipps, Mike Hill, Tom Worby and other activists who have gone to different years. Many Russian animal advocates are supporting actions in memory of them, as well as recently lost loved ones.
2	world wetlands day Established in 1971 in connection with the signing in the city of Ramsar (Iran) of the "Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, mainly as a habitat for waterfowl."
2	Groundhog Day (USA) In the XVIII century. German settlers who settled in the small town of Punksutoni in western Pennsylvania brought with them to America new tradition: On February 2, you need to watch the groundhog crawling out of its hole. By his behavior, one can judge the proximity of the onset of spring. In 1886 the holiday became official.
	world sick day It was established on May 13, 1992 at the initiative of the late Pope John Paul II. This is a kind of social step aimed at supporting people who fell into the sad category of patients.
	International Day of Spontaneous Kindness An unofficial holiday created at the initiative of a number of international charitable organizations. The organizers of the Day of Spontaneous Kindness call on this day to be not just kind and responsive to someone else's misfortune, but kind boundlessly and disinterestedly.
19	World Marine Mammal Day (Whale Day) It was established in 1986 when, after 200 years of merciless extermination of peaceful sea giants, the International Whale Commission imposed a ban on whale fishing. It is still in effect today and means that the hunting of large whales, as well as the trade in whale meat, is prohibited throughout the world. In Russia, Whale Day has been celebrated since 2002.
	Birthday of the Association of Reserves Birthday of the Association of Reserves and National Parks of the North-West of Russia - Russia's largest public association of specially protected natural areas (PAs). Celebrated since 1995.
MARCH
1	world cat day This holiday appeared thanks to the Moscow Cat Museum, the museum was organized by the INTER Gallery of Modern Art in March 1993. The idea to create such a museum came up with two artists Andrei Abramov and Ekaterina Efimova. A little later, on their own initiative, the Moscow Cat Museum, with the support of the UN, proclaimed World Cat Day, which has been celebrated on March 1 since 2004.
14	International Day of Action Against Dams The International Day of Action against Dams is celebrated on the initiative of the public organization "International Network of Rivers" (USA) under the motto "For Rivers, Water and Life".
	World day of action against white seal hunting The World Day of Action against the hunting of seals (harp seal pups) was established at the initiative of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). On this day, the international community and numerous environmental organizations hold various events in defense of seals.
20	Earth Day Historically, Earth Day is celebrated in the world 2 times: March 20 and April 22. The first holiday has a peacemaking and humanistic focus, the second - environmental.
	International no meat day Many countries have been celebrating since 1985. On this day, shops and restaurants refuse to sell meat, and activists promote vegetarianism, as well as ideas of compassion for animals and environmental protection.
21	International Day of the Forest The idea of celebrating the International Day of the Forest first appeared at the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture in 1971. A year later, the World Food and Agriculture Organization at the United Nations (FAO) supported the idea of the International Day of the Forest as an occasion to inform society about the importance of forest conservation. It was decided to celebrate this day every year around the world on March 21 - the day of the autumnal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere and the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
22	International Baltic Sea Day On March 22, 2000, in St. Petersburg, by decision of the State Committee of the Russian Federation for Environmental Protection, the International Day of the Baltic Sea was celebrated for the first time. The purpose of the Baltic Sea Day is to popularize the ideas of the Helsinki Convention, inform the public and specialists about the activities of HELCOM, and expand the understanding of the influence of the metropolis on the Baltic Sea.
22	World Water Day (Water Day) World Water Day has been celebrated since 1992. at the suggestion of the International Water Users Association and its President Alfred Rasted. This proposal was enshrined in the decision of the participants of the UN Conference on Environment and Development, held June 3 - 14, 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. In 2003, the UN General Assembly declared 2005-2015 the International Decade for Action “Water for Life”, in connection with which the international significance of World Water Day has increased dramatically.
23	world meteorological day This day is dedicated to the formation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) instead of the former International Meteorological Organization, established in 1873, and the entry into force of the WMO Convention on March 23, 1950. The motto of the holiday is "Weather, climate and water in the information age."
	Earth Hour Global annual international action organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which is held annually on the last Saturday of March. It consists in the fact that on this day at the appointed time, people in different countries of the world turn off the light and other electrical appliances for one hour.