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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 of the first state natural reserve in Russia 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 of 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 passed away in different years are remembered. 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 a new tradition: on February 2, you need to watch a 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 hunting for 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.

It was decided to call 2017 the year of ecology in Russia, and this is also the “Year of Specially Protected Natural Areas” and the anniversary. The reason lies in the need to tell the society that the environment must be protected. The ecological calendar for 2017 by months, like the regular calendar, starts from January, impressing with the number of busy days.
The world decided in 2017 to celebrate the anniversary of sustainable tourism. The 2017 Ecological Dates Calendar allows you to find out the numbers that have a special meaning. The ecological year as a whole is aimed at preserving the surrounding area, they help people understand the importance of protecting flora and fauna.

• The first celebration of 01.01 is the date of peace. It was approved by His Holiness Father Paul the Sixth in 1967. This date was chosen consciously, as it is the beginning of the year.
• 11.01 is called the World Day of Nature Reserves. In Russia, it was first celebrated in 1916. The first reserve in the Russian Federation appeared exactly on January 11 - this is the Barguzinsky reserve.
• January 22 - the triumph of snow, which was approved only in 2012.
• January 28 is considered the date of the discovery of Antarctica. It was discovered in 1820 by a Russian expedition under the command of M.P. Lazarev and F.F. Bellingshausen. They traveled on the Mirny and Vostok boats, discovering the last and most mysterious continent of the planet. Also
• January 28 and January 29 are considered the days of the Big Winter Bird Count. It is traditionally held on the last two weekends of the month, so dates may change. The day was first introduced in 1990 at the initiative of Frank Chapman from the editorial board of the American ornithological magazine Bird-Lore.

• 2.02 have two memorable dates at once. It's World Wetlands Day. February 2 is also considered Groundhog Day. This is a kind of memorable date for those who care about weather conditions and signs that help to establish them. For city dwellers, this is just one of the holidays.
• 17.02 - Date of the cat, set in Europe. The initiator was Claudi Angeletti, a journalist from Italy working for Tuttogatto magazine. The celebration has been celebrated since 1992.
• 18.02 - The number of the whale. The date is set to protect living beings that live in water resources. The celebration was established in 1986.
• 27.02 is called the number of the polar bear. It is often referred to as Polar Bear Day. Installed it to disseminate information about them and the need to protect them.

• 1.03 - Number of cats. In 1933, a cat museum was opened in Moscow, and later they took the initiative in celebrating the celebration.
• 3.03 is considered a Wildlife Number. The celebration was established in 2013 at the initiative of the UN. The purpose of establishing such a day was to convey to the public the main issues regarding the preservation of the wild environment.
• March 14 is called the Number of Actions for the Protection of Water, Rivers and Life, preventing the construction of dams, which is celebrated in various states to protect the planet's biosphere. The global action began in 1998, and today it has covered over 20 countries.
• 15.03 - The number of seals protection. It is celebrated annually, and the Animal Welfare Foundation became the initiator.
• 20.03 The UN has established to celebrate the Triumph of the Earth. This holiday has several directions at once: peacekeeping and humanistic.
• March 21 - The triumph of the forest, which the UN decided to establish back in 1971. This allows you to tell people how important the forest and its preservation are for the planet.
• March 22 is called the Water Resources Conservation Number. It is often referred to simply as Water Day. This date was set in 1993.
• 23.03 - Meteorological number, which was established in 1947 at the Convention, where there were representatives of the meteorological international organization. The document began to operate only three years later, and the celebration has been celebrated annually since then.
• On 25.03, the action "Earth Hour" is held in each country. The celebration is scheduled for the last Saturday of March, so dates may change. The action has a symbolic meaning, representing a call to people to save the climate.

• April 7 - World Environment and Health Day, celebrated since 1950 to educate people about the importance of their health. Every year, a priority topic is specially chosen, which is told to the public.
• 15.04 - Date of knowledge on ecology, when the action "Days of protection from environmental hazards" starts throughout Russia. It lasts until June 5th.
• 18.04-22.04 – March of parks. This is an international celebration that coincides with Earth Day. It is celebrated in various states, in the Russian Federation for the first time the holiday was celebrated in 1995.
• April 22 - Earth Day. This is the triumph of Mother Earth, the initiator of the establishment was the UN.
• 24.04 is the number of protection of animals that are used in experiments. It was established in 1979 at the initiative of the InterNICHE Association and with the support of the UN.
• April 28 is Chemical Safety Day. They established a celebration in 1997 after the tragedy of 1974 in the production of Chuvashia, where they create chemical weapons. Then there was a leak of several tons of poisonous substances after a fire in an unfinished workshop.
• 29.04 - Date of memory of victims of the use of chemical weapons. The celebration was established in 2005.

• May 2 is the day of tuna, which is considered the youngest among other ecological dates. We decided to celebrate it only in 2016 in order to tell the population about the value of tuna.
• 3.05 - Date of the Sun. It was not installed by chance, but in order to inform and remind people that there are free sources of energy, for example, solar.
• 12.05 - Day of environmental education. This date is very important, because today the negative impact on the biosphere and atmosphere reaches high levels. At the same time, people do not understand the value of nature.
• 14.05 - All-Russian forest planting day. It has been held every year in every corner of the country since 2011.
• 15.05 – Climate action. This is an unofficial holiday that is called upon to protect the planet's climate.
• 20.05 - Volga holiday. The celebration established a UNESCO office located in Moscow with the aim of protecting the biodiversity and ecology of the water resource.
• May 22 - Date of biological diversity, which calls for the preservation of life on the planet in its many manifestations and forms.
• May 23 - Turtle Holiday. The holiday was established in 2000 to save turtles from extinction.
• May 25 - Nerpenka holiday. This holiday is considered one of the most touching, and it is celebrated on the shores of Lake Baikal. It is there that you can find seals - seal cubs.
• May 31 is a tobacco-free day established by WHO in 1988.

• 04.06 - The celebration of the purification of reservoirs. It was installed in 1995 to receive a subbotnik to clean up rivers and lakes.
• 5.06 - Date of the ecologist or day of the environment. It was installed in 1972, and the UN was the initiator.
• 08.06 - Oceans Festival. In 1992, it was installed at a conference held in Rio de Janeiro.
• June 15 - The day when the youth direction was created. 2018 will mark the centenary of this memorable date. The same date is considered the day of the wind.
• 17.06 - Day to combat droughts and desertification. It was installed in 1995.
• 21.06 - Flower Festival. The history of this beautiful holiday is not known. In Russia, the celebration takes place under the emblem of chamomile, characterized by flower parades, florist competitions and various festivals.

• July 4 - Captive Dolphin Day. The celebration is dedicated to actions in defense of dolphins that are in captivity.
• July 9 - Day of action against fishing in Russia.

• 6.08 - Date of Hiroshima. The celebration was created to prevent the use of nuclear weapons.
• 29.08 - Day of action against nuclear tests.

• 1.09 - Date of memory of species of flora and fauna destroyed by man. It was created in order to prevent the destruction of other representatives of the living world.
• September 11 - Date of formation of the Wildlife Fund (WWF).
• 15.09-17.09 – Russian Forest Days. They are usually timed to plant forests and carry out actions to protect forests.
• 16.09 - A day created to protect the atmospheric ozone layer. It has been celebrated since 1987 in 26 countries.
• 21.09 - Week of the action "We clean the world", which is celebrated today in almost all countries of the world, and Australia became the initiator of the formation.
• 22.09 - A holiday aimed at refusing to use cars. It was formed in 1999 to purify the atmosphere.

• 5.10 - Date of formation of the Interstate Union for the Conservation of Nature.
• 6.10 - Day of protection and protection of habitats. This holiday contributes to the preservation of the habitat of living beings on the planet.
• 7.10 – Bird watching holiday. Dates are subject to change, as officially the celebration is scheduled for the first weekend of the month.
• 13.10 - Day dedicated to disaster risk reduction, which began to be celebrated since 1989.
• 26.10 - Day without paper. The purpose of the celebration is to show the world that it is possible to eliminate the need for wood processing.

• 9.11 - Day of actions against nuclear weapons. The celebration is set to tell about the existence of natural energy sources.
• 11.11 - The celebration of energy saving.
• 12.11 - Sinichkin day. The creation was initiated by the Union for the Protection of Birds in the territory of the Russian Federation.
• 15.11 - Celebrating the recycling of materials to draw the attention of the administration to the problem.
• 21.11 - No smoking day. It was installed in 1977 to reduce the public's tobacco dependence.
• November 24 - Walrus Festival. The goal was to protect these animals.
• November 29 - The day of the creation of the VOOP, which deals with nature protection. The initiators were scientists who were part of the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Nature.
• 30.11 - Holiday of pets. For the first time, the idea of ​​establishing a celebration was thought up as early as 1931 for defensive purposes.

• 3.12 - Date of non-use of pesticides. They are characterized by the release of harmful substances, which negatively affects the atmosphere.
• 11.12 - Mountain Day, initiated by the United Nations in order to protect the world's mountain ecosystems.

The ecological calendar for 2017, presented by months, is an opportunity to be aware of what significant dates the Year of Ecology has prepared. Man, surround nature with attention to protect it!

Under the auspices of the UN

2010-2020 year– United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification
2011-2020 year– 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

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World Day of Reserves
Since 1997, on the initiative of the Wildlife Conservation Center and the World Wildlife Fund, January 11 is celebrated in Russia as the Day of Reserves and National Parks. On this day in 1916, the first state reserve, Barguzinsky, was established in Russia, which received international recognition.

FEBRUARY

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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." In our country, on the territory of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, more than 40 such lands have been taken under protection, representing the greatest recreational, economic and cultural value.

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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 hunting for large whales, as well as the trade in whale meat, is prohibited throughout the world. In Russia, Whale Day has been celebrated since 2002.

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Birthday of the Association of Reserves
February 25, 1995 is considered the date of birth of the Association of Reserves and National Parks of the North-West of Russia. The idea of ​​its creation was put forward in August 1994 in the Vodlozersky NP, at the Russian-American seminar on the management of Russian protected areas. The initiative was supported by the participants of the all-Russian seminar on the problems of protected areas in Adler in December 1995. Today it is the largest public organization, uniting 23 participants.

MARCH

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

APRIL

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international bird day
Bird Day has been celebrated in Russia since 1927. In 1927, in the USSR, the Day of Birds established itself as a youthful spring holiday. In recent years, this wonderful environmental action has been somewhat forgotten. In the spring of 1998, the children's magazine "Ant" proposed to revive Bird Day. This call was supported by the Federal Forestry Service and the Union for the Protection of Birds of Russia, and the holiday was timed to coincide with April 1 - the mass arrival of birds from warm regions.

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On this day, the Charter of the World Health Organization (WHO) came into force. The annual health day has been a tradition since 1950. It is held so that people around the world can understand how much health means in their lives and decide what needs to be done to improve health. Each year, a theme is chosen for World Health Day that reflects a priority public health problem in the world.

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Environmental Knowledge Day
Environmental Knowledge Day was founded by UN representatives in 1992 at the Conference on the Environment. In Russia, the holiday was first celebrated in 1996. Traditionally, educational events, seminars, exhibitions and other events are held in educational institutions, scientific organizations and libraries on this day. Children and adolescents are involved in the preparation so that they learn to protect the environment from an early age.

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March of the Parks
International holiday of specially protected natural areas: national parks, reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and natural monuments. The March for Parks campaign is timed to coincide with Earth Day (April 22) and is held annually in April in many countries around the world. In 1995, the March of the Parks took place in Russia for the first time.

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snowdrop day
Snowdrop Day was first celebrated in England. The holiday has been celebrated since April 18, 1984. The Latin name of the plant "galanthus" (Galanthus) means "milky flower". Many species of this plant are listed in the Red Book.

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World 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. This day is intended to unite people in the cause of environmental protection. This initiative arose in 1970 in the United States and eventually gained international distribution. In 2009, the UN General Assembly proclaimed International Mother Earth Day, deciding to celebrate it on April 22.

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Day of participants in the liquidation of the consequences of radiation accidents and disasters and the memory of the victims of these accidents and disasters
It is celebrated in memory of the events of April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The establishment of a memorable date perpetuates the memory of the dead and pays tribute to the living participants in the liquidation of the consequences of radiation accidents and disasters.

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Chemical Safety Day
April 28, 1974, in Chuvashia, at the production of chemical weapons in Novocheboksarsk, an unfinished workshop of finished products caught fire. Several tons of poisonous substances got into the environment. In 1997, on this day, the International Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction came into force. Since 1997, April 28 has been annually celebrated in Russia as a day of chemical safety, as a day of critical analysis of our relationship with "chemistry" - both dangerous and useful.

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Sun Day
The annual Sun Day has been organized since 1994 by the European branch of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES-Europe) to draw attention to the possibilities of using renewable energy sources.

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international climate day
Celebrated in connection with the proclamation by meteorologists of the need to protect the climate as a resource for the well-being of current and future generations.

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Volga Day
The UNESCO Office in Moscow, in partnership with the Coca-Cola HBC Eurasia, has been implementing the Living Volga environmental program in the Russian Federation since 2006. They proposed to include the annual Volga Day in the international ecological calendar in order to coordinate efforts to take decisive measures to protect the ecology and biodiversity of the Volga River and involve the general population in this movement.

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International Day for the Conservation of Biological Diversity (flora and fauna of the Earth)
On December 20, 2000, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 22, the day of the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the International Day for Biological Diversity (resolution 55/201).

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world no tobacco day
No Tobacco Day was established in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO). On this day, events are held to inform the public about the dangers associated with tobacco consumption.

JUNE

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world environment day
On December 15, 1972, the General Assembly, in resolution 2994 (XXVII), declared June 5 as World Environment Day, to be held to increase public awareness of the need to conserve and improve the environment. The choice of this date is justified by the fact that on this day the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm, 1972) opened.

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Ecologist's Day
The holiday was established on December 15, 1972 at the initiative of the UN General Assembly to "draw public attention to the need to preserve and improve the environment." The choice of this date is justified by the fact that on this day the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm, 1972) opened.

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world oceans day
Proclaimed in 1992 at the Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. By proclaiming this holiday, the UN emphasized the vital importance of the oceans for the planet, as well as the need to care for their condition.

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Day of creation of the youth movement in Russia
June 15, 2008 marks the 90th anniversary of the founding of the youth movement in Russia. On June 15, 1918, the employees of the Station for Young Nature Lovers in Sokolniki (Moscow), which arose in the same year, conducted the first organized excursion. This day became the official date of the creation of the first out-of-school institution - the Station of Young Nature Lovers (Bio Station of Young Naturalists - BYN).

JULY

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International Population Day
It has been celebrated since July 1987, when the world population reached 5 billion people. It is called upon to draw public attention to the urgency and importance of solving demographic and other related problems.

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Day of action against fishing
In 2003, during the Second All-Russian Congress of Animal Rights Defenders, it was decided to hold the Day of Action against Fishing and coincide with the Day of the Fisherman. The goal is to draw attention to the cruelty of fishing.

AUGUST

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World Day for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (Hiroshima Day). International Day "Physicians of the World for Peace"
The day of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima began to be celebrated by the international community as World Day for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This day also marks the international day of "Physicians of the World for Peace" - established by the decision of the Executive Committee of the International Movement "Physicians of the World for the Prevention of Nuclear War" on the day of the bombing of Hiroshima. This day serves as a reminder of human tragedy, the role of doctors in the struggle for peace and in the prevention of war in general.

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horse festival
In Russia, the holy martyrs Florus and Laurus are revered as patrons and healers of pets. According to legend, with the discovery of the relics of Florus and Laurus, the loss of livestock stopped. Then the veneration of these saints as patrons of horses began. In many churches and museums in Russia, the icons of Saints Florus and Laurus, where there are images of horses, have been preserved. Horses were driven to the churches for the Horse Festival. After the prayer service to the holy martyrs Flora and Lavra, the horses were immediately sprinkled with holy water in front of the church.

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International Day of Homeless Animals
The day was included in the international calendar according to the proposal of the International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) USA. It has been celebrated in Russia since 2000.

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Day of Baikal
It has been celebrated since 1999 on the fourth Sunday of August. On this day, various public events are held in Russia. These are numerous cultural, scientific, sports events, as well as creativity contests, quizzes, and olympiads.

SEPTEMBER

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Birthday of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
On September 11, 1961, in the small Swiss town of Morgues, where the headquarters of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature is located, WWF arose, the purpose of which was proclaimed the preservation of life on earth. Created by a community of prominent businessmen, scientists and government leaders, with the support of Prince Bernard of the Netherlands and the Duke of Edinburgh, WWF has grown into an influential and independent international organization. The Foundation started its work in Russia in 1994.

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Greenpeace - Greenpeace - "Green World" - the most famous independent international public organization. Greenpeace fights against nuclear tests, pollution of the environment with industrial waste, destruction of rare species of animals and plants, deforestation, etc. Greenpeace was founded in 1971 in Canada.

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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
On September 16, 1987, in Montreal, representatives of 36 countries signed a protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, called the Montreal Protocol. It called for a freeze at the 1986 level on the production of the five most widely used CFCs, and then a phased reduction in their production.

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Car Free Day, European Pedestrian Day
It was first held in Paris in September 1999. On September 22, motorists (and motorcyclists) are encouraged to stop using fuel-consuming vehicles for at least a day; in some cities and countries there are specially organized events. It has been celebrated in Russia since 2008.

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international tourism day
An international holiday established by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization in 1979 in the Spanish city of Torremolinos. Celebrated on September 27th. It has been celebrated in Russia since 1983. The purpose of the holiday is to promote tourism, highlight its contribution to the economy of the world community, and develop ties between the peoples of different countries.

OCTOBER

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World Animal Day
In 1931, in Florence, at a forum dedicated to the protection of animal rights, October 4 was proclaimed International Animal Day. This decision was supported by organizations created to protect animals in different countries of the world.

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World Habitat Day
The holiday was approved in 1979 under the Convention for the Protection of Wild Fauna and Flora and Natural Habitats in Europe.

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International Black Sea Day
On October 31, 1996, in Istanbul (Turkey), representatives of the governments of Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Georgia signed a strategic action plan to save the Black Sea.

NOVEMBER

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Day of anti-nuclear actions
Under the motto "We choose a future without radiation!" on this day, protests are held against the development of nuclear energy, for improving its safety, the use of alternative energy sources, anti-nuclear camps are set up near dangerous objects, signs of radiation danger are installed in places with a high radiation background.

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International Energy Saving Day
It has been celebrated since 2008 at the initiative of the International Educational Project "School Program for the Use of Energy and Resources" (SPARE). The international status of the Day of Energy Saving was not accidental: about 20 countries, including Russia, expressed their desire to participate in the action. The main purpose of the events is to draw the attention of the authorities and the public to the rational use of resources and the development of renewable energy sources. Energy saving plays an important role in conserving natural resources, reducing pollution and bringing economic benefits.

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International No Smoking Day
It was established by the American Cancer Society in 1977. The goal is to help reduce the prevalence of tobacco dependence, involve all segments of the population and doctors of all specialties in the fight against smoking, prevent smoking and inform the public about the harmful effects of tobacco on health.

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Day of creation of the All-Russian Society for the Conservation of Nature (VOOP)
On the initiative and with the participation of prominent Russian scientists, public and state figures, the All-Russian Society for the Protection of Nature was created in 1924 - the largest public environmental organization in Russia.

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world pet day
The custom to congratulate their winged and tailed pets came from Spain. Valiant bullfighters celebrated it on the Day of St. Anthony, the patron saint of domestic animals.

DECEMBER

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It was first celebrated on December 1, 1988, after a meeting of ministers of health of all countries called for social tolerance and increased exchange of information on HIV / AIDS. In April 1991, to draw public attention to the problem of AIDS, artist Frank Moore creates a red ribbon - the official international symbol of the fight against AIDS.

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International Volunteer Day
The UN General Assembly in 1985 invited governments to annually celebrate December 5 - International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development.

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International Animal Rights Day
The Universal Declaration of Animal Rights is based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and aims to end the exploitation and killing of animals. International Animal Rights Day was established on this day in 1998, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Human Rights.

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international mountain day
Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in a resolution on the results of the International Year of the Mountains, the purpose of which was to increase international awareness of the global significance of mountain ecosystems. It has been celebrated annually on December 11 since 2003.

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 a World Day for Water (World Day for Water or World Water Day) was first voiced at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), which took place 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. In recent years, however, environmentalists have argued that this waterway is littered with debris and is in dire need of cleanup.

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 24 is 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

The Day of Employees of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan, as a professional holiday, was 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, celebrated 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 was held in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), a new holiday was proposed - World Oceans Day.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The fjord day lasts 3 days - from 12 to 14 July. This is an international celebration of the 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.

The slogan for International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is: "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 conflict 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.

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.

History

On May 5, Russia celebrates the Day of the Ecologist and the Day of Environmental Protection. On this day, congratulations are accepted 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. Officially, the holiday was approved by the President of the 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. Everyone who is not indifferent to the future fate of mankind is trying 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 of 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.