Environmental dates and holidays. Ecological dates and holidays Ecological holidays February

Page 1 of 4

In order to attract public attention to the issues of preserving natural heritage sites and in connection with the 100th anniversary of the creation in Russia of the first state natural reserve in 2017 by Presidential Decree Russian Federation V.V. Putin dated August 1, 2015 No. 392 The year 2017 has been announced in the Russian Federation « Year of Specially Protected Natural Areas" In accordance with the Fundamentals of state policy in the field of environmental development of the Russian Federation for the period until 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, preserving biological diversity and ensuring environmental safety, by Presidential Decree of the Russian Federation dated January 05, 2016 No. 7 2017 was additionally announced in Russia and Year of Ecology.

We present 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 is the 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- Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
2011-2020- United Nations Decade of 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 Wildlife Day

On January 11, 1916, the first reserve was created in Russia - Barguzinsky. Since then, this day has been celebrated as Nature Reserve Day in our country.

FEBRUARY

From 1 to 9

Days of remembrance for people who died protecting animals

Since 2009 different countries Events are held in memory of people who died protecting animals. These days people remember Jill Phipps, Mike Hill, Tom Worby and other activists who went to different years. Many Russian animal activists support 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 especially as Waterfowl Habitat”.

2

Groundhog Day (USA)

In the 18th century German settlers who settled in the small town of Punxsutawney 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 that the onset of spring is close. In 1886 the holiday became official.

World Sick Day

It was established on May 13, 1992 on the initiative of the late Pope John Paul II. This is a kind of social step aimed at supporting people who fall into the sad category of patients.

International Day of Spontaneous Kindness

An unofficial holiday created on the initiative of a number of international charitable organizations. The organizers of the Day of Spontaneous Acts of Kindness call on this day to be not just kind and responsive to someone else’s misfortune, but to be kind endlessly and selflessly.

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 introduced a ban on whaling. 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 Nature Reserves

Birthday of the Association of Nature Reserves and National Parks of the North-West of Russia - the largest public association of specially protected natural areas (SPNA) in Russia. 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 contemporary art in March 1993. The idea to create such a museum came to the minds of 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 at the initiative of the public organization International Rivers Network (USA) under the motto “For rivers, water and life.”

World Day of Action against Whitefish Hunting

The World Day of Action against the Hunting of Whites (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 to protect whites.

20

Earth Day

Historically, Earth Day is celebrated twice around the world: March 20 and April 22. The first holiday has a peacekeeping and humanistic orientation, the second – environmental.

International Meat Free 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 the ideas of compassion for animals and environmental protection.

21

International Forest Day

For the first time, the idea of ​​celebrating International Forest Day arose at the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture in 1971. A year later, the World Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) supported the idea International Day forests as a reason 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 autumn equinox in the Southern Hemisphere and spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.

22

international day Baltic Sea

On March 22, 2000, in St. Petersburg, by decision of the State Committee of the Russian Federation for Environmental Protection, International Baltic Sea Day 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 waters.

22

World Water Day (Water Day)

World Water Day has been celebrated since 1992. at the proposal of the International Water Users Association and its President Alfred Rusted. This proposal was enshrined in the decision of the participants of the UN Conference on Environment and Development, held from 3 to 14 June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. In 2003, the UN General Assembly declared 2005 - 2015. International Decade for Action “Water for Life”, due to which it is of international importance world day water resources have increased sharply.

23

World Meteorological Day

This day commemorates the formation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in place of the former International Meteorological Organization, created 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

A global annual international event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), which is held annually on the last Saturday of March. It lies in the fact that on this day at the appointed time, people in different countries of the world turn off the lights and other electrical appliances for one hour.

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

  • First celebration 1.01 – Date of Peace. It was approved by His Holiness Father Paul the Sixth in 1967. This date was chosen deliberately, as it is the beginning of the year.
  • January 11 is called the World Day of Nature Reserves. It was first celebrated in Russia in 1916. The first nature reserve in the Russian Federation appeared on January 11 - this is the Barguzinsky Nature Reserve.
  • 22.01 – the triumph of snow, which was approved only in 2012.
  • January 28 is considered the Date of 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 Great Winter Bird Count. It is traditionally held on the last two weekends of the month, so the dates may change. The day was first introduced in 1990 on the initiative of Frank Chapman from the editorial office of the ornithological magazine Bird-Lore from the USA.

  • 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 establish them. For city residents, this is just one of the holidays.
  • 17.02 – Date of the cat, established in Europe. The initiator was Claudi Angeletti, a journalist from Italy working for the Tuttogatto magazine. The celebration has been celebrated since 1992.
  • 18.02– Whale number. The date was set to protect living creatures that live in water resources. The celebration was established in 1986.
  • 27.02 is called the number of the polar bear. It is often called Polar Bear Day. We installed it to spread information about them and the need to protect them.

  • 1.03 – Number of cats. In 1933, they opened a cat museum in Moscow, and later put forward an initiative to celebrate the occasion.
  • 3.03 is considered the Number of Wildlife. 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.
  • 14.03 is called the Number of Actions aimed at protecting Water, Rivers and Life, preventing the construction of dams, which is celebrated in various states to protect the planet's biosphere. The global campaign began in 1998, and today it has covered over 20 countries.
  • 15.03 – White protection number. It is celebrated annually, and the initiator was the Animal Protection Fund.
  • 20.03 The UN established to celebrate the Triumph of the Earth. This holiday has several directions: peacemaking and humanistic.
  • 21.03 – A celebration of the forest, which the UN decided to establish back in 1971. This allows us to tell people how important the forest and its preservation are for the planet.
  • March 22 is called the Water Conservation Number. It is often called simply 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 international meteorological organization. The document came into force only three years later, and since then the celebration has been celebrated annually.
  • On March 25, the Earth Hour campaign is held in every country. The celebration is scheduled for the last Saturday in March, so dates may change. The action has a symbolic meaning, representing a call to people to save the climate.

  • 7.04 – World Environment and Health Day, it has been celebrated since 1950 to tell people how important their health is. Every year a priority topic is specially chosen and the public is told about it.
  • 15.04 – Date of knowledge on ecology, when the “Days of Protection from Environmental Hazards” campaign starts throughout Russia. It lasts until June 5th.
  • 18.04-22.04 – March of the parks. This is an international celebration dedicated to Earth Day. It is celebrated in various countries; in the Russian Federation the holiday was first celebrated in 1995.
  • 22.04 – Earth Festival. This is a celebration of Mother Earth, initiated by the UN.
  • 24.04 – number of protection of animals used in experiments. It was established in 1979 on the initiative of the InterNICH Association and with the support of the UN.
  • 28.04 is Chemical Safety Day. The celebration was established in 1997 after the 1974 tragedy at the production facility in Chuvashia, where chemical weapons are created. Then there was a leak of several tons of toxic substances after a fire in an unfinished workshop.
  • 29.04 – Date of remembrance of victims of the use of chemical weapons. The celebration was founded in 2005.

  • 2.05 is the day of tuna, which is considered the youngest among other environmental 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, since 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 calls for protecting the planet's climate.
  • 20.05 – Volga holiday. The celebration was established by the UNESCO office located in Moscow with the aim of protecting biodiversity and the ecology of the water resource.
  • 22.05 – Date of biological diversity, which calls for the preservation of life on the planet in its many manifestations and forms.
  • 23.05 – Turtle Festival. The holiday was established in 2000 with the goal of saving turtles from extinction.
  • 25.05 – Holiday of the Nerpenka. 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 - baby seals.
  • 05/31 is a tobacco-free day established by WHO in 1988.

  • 4.06 – Celebration of cleansing of water bodies. It was installed in 1995 to get a cleanup day for cleaning rivers and lakes.
  • 5.06 – Date of the ecologist or environment day. It was established in 1972, and was initiated by the UN.
  • 8.06 – Ocean Festival. In 1992, it was installed at a conference that took place in Rio de Janeiro.
  • 15.06 – The day when the Yunnat direction was created. In 2018 there will be a centenary of this memorable date. The same date is considered wind day.
  • 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 the daisy, characterized by flower parades, florist competitions and various festivals.

  • 4.07 – Day of captive dolphins. The celebration is timed to coincide with actions to protect dolphins in captivity.
  • 9.07 – 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 testing.

  • 1.09 – Date of commemoration of species of flora and fauna destroyed by humans. This was created in order to prevent the destruction of other representatives of the living world.
  • 11.09 – Date of formation of the Wildlife Foundation (WWF).
  • 09.15-17.09 – Russian Forest Days. They are usually associated with forest planting and campaigns 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 “We Clean the World” action, 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 stopping the use of cars. It was formed in 1999 to purify the atmosphere.

  • 5.10 – Date of formation of the Interstate Union for Nature Conservation.
  • 6.10 – Day of conservation and protection of habitats. This holiday promotes the preservation of the habitat of living creatures on the planet.
  • 7.10 – Bird watching festival. Dates may change, as the celebration is officially scheduled for the first weekend of the month.
  • 13.10 – Day dedicated to disaster risk reduction, which began to be celebrated in 1989.
  • 26.10 – Day without paper. The purpose of the celebration is to show the world that the need for wood processing can be eliminated.

  • 9.11 – Day of actions against nuclear weapons. The celebration was established to tell about the existence of natural energy sources.
  • 11.11 – Celebration of energy saving.
  • 12.11 – Titmouse day. The creation was initiated by the Union for the Conservation of Birds in the Russian Federation.
  • 15.11 – Celebrating the recycling of materials to attract the attention of the administration to the problem.
  • 21.11 – Stop Smoking Day. It was installed in 1977 to reduce the public's tobacco addiction.
  • 24.11 – Walrus Festival. The goal was the need to protect these animals.
  • 29.11 – Day of the creation of the VOOP, which deals with nature conservation. The initiators were scientists who were part of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation.
  • 30.11 – Pet Festival. The idea of ​​establishing a celebration was first thought up back in 1931 for protective purposes.

  • 3.12 – Date of refusal to use pesticides. They are characterized by the release of harmful substances, which negatively affects the atmosphere.
  • 11.12 – Mountain Day, which was initiated by the UN in order to protect the mountain ecosystems of the world.

Environmental calendar for 2017, presented by month - an opportunity to be aware of what significant dates prepared the Year of Ecology. Man, pay attention to nature to protect it!

Our nature is the most valuable thing we have. Many fantastically beautiful and bewitching places delight and impress humanity. But there are not as many of these magnificent places left on the planet as we would like, and why? It is precisely 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 comfort and convenience in life negatively affects their very environment.

Environmentalists are engaged in the conservation, 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.

Story

On May 5, Russia celebrates Ecologist Day and Environmental Protection Day. 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 celebration of Ecologist's Day coincides with International Environment Day. The holiday was officially 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 graduate from universities and colleges every year, because the problem of environmental protection has acquired a worldwide scale. Everyone who is not indifferent to the future fate of humanity 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 main types ecological systems and landscape units, assessment of the characteristics 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 relative to external influences;
  • development and creation of protected and conservation 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 carried out by environmentalists to entice people to use natural resources rationally. Exhibitions of children's drawings, scientific conferences and presentations are organized.

The area of ​​forest plantations and parks is also cleaned, trees and flowers are planted. There are many programs on television aimed at protecting nature.

Celebrations take place in groups, with family and friends.

In Russia, 2019 is called the year of ecology, in which it is important to prioritize tasks related to the biosphere, technosphere and people, and begin to solve them. At the same time, the UN declared 2019 the time of sustainable tourism, incl. to promote environmental protection, sustainable use of resources and minimize climate change. There will be many significant events related to nature throughout the year.

January

· 01/01/2019 – world day of peace or prayer for peace (established in 1967);

· 01/11/2019 – national parks and reserves of the Russian Federation celebrate their day, combining it with the world “Thank You” Day. The first nature reserve in Russia was founded in Buryatia on January 11, 1916;

· 01/22/2019 – on the initiative of skiers, Snow Day has been celebrated all over the world since 2012;

· 01/28/2019 – 197 years since the discovery of the sixth continent (Antarctica was discovered by the naval expedition of Bellingshausen and Lazarev). At the same time, the Great Winter Bird Count begins - a massive, widespread event.

February

· 02/02/2019 – Groundhog Day, which predicts spring and weather for the future, as well as the World date on which the Convention on Wetlands was signed.

· 02/18/2019 – 31 years since the ban on commercial whaling came into force. This is a worldwide holiday for all mammals. In 1986, a day was established to honor the defenders of whales and dolphins;

· 02/27/2019 – a holiday dedicated to the polar, or in our opinion, white bear.

March

· 03/01/2019 – An unofficial holiday of all cats in Russia, which has been celebrated since 2004;

· 03/03/2019 – new holiday wildlife, adopted by the UN in 2013. People around the world show solidarity in protecting wild flora and fauna;

· 03/14/2019 – the day of the “anti-dam” movement to protect rivers. Since 1998, people have been fighting for the pristine nature of rivers and waters;

· 03/15/2019 – the whole world is praying for the salvation of seal pups (baby seals). The slogan of the fighters is: “Don’t hit someone who is down.” The company banning the trapping and hunting of white squirrels in Russia was launched in 1995;

· 03/20/2019 – Earth Day, which was approved by the UN in 1971. The Russian slogan is “Earth is our common home”;

· 03/21/2019 – a holiday dedicated to the forests of the planet and their protection. Approved in 1971 and important for Russia, which has more than 20% of the world's forest area;

· 03/22/2019 – Water Day. Since 1993, at the initiative of the UN, it has been reminding humanity of the importance of unpolluted water resources, incl. drinking water. Russia also celebrates Baltic Sea Day;

· 03/23/2019 is a holiday of meteorologists around the world, which has been celebrated since 1961;

· 03/25/2019 – on the last Saturday of March, the Earth Hour event takes place with the goal of widespread education about environmental issues. People turn off the electricity to help the planet get rid of global warming.

April

· 04/07/2019 – World Day of the most valuable thing – health! Celebrated by employees of medical institutions, athletes, and fighters for a healthy lifestyle since 1950. Timed to coincide with the adoption of the WHO Charter;

· 04/15/2019 – library event in Russia on the Day of Environmental Knowledge, which was founded by the UN in 1992 and is an educational event;

· 04/18/2019 – environmental action “March of Parks”. Motto: “Reserved Russia is one hundred years old”;

· 04/22/2019 – our world celebrates Mother Earth Day, established by the UN in 2009;

· 04/24/2019 – A day on which people are encouraged to have compassion on laboratory animals: mice, monkeys, rabbits, dogs, etc.;

· 04/28/2019 is a day of struggle for the right of people not to be exposed to chemical hazards. Timed to coincide with a fire at a chemical plant in Novocheboksarsk. Since 1997, many environmental actions have taken place;

· 04/29/2019 – Day of Remembrance for all victims of chemical weapons;

May

· 05/02/2019 – World Tuna Day, which was celebrated just a year ago. The international community is not indifferent to the problems of tuna populations;

· An unofficial holiday of all cats in Russia, which has been celebrated since 2004;

· 05/03/2019 is the day of the closest star to Earth – the Sun. Celebrated since 1994 on the initiative of MOSE;

· 05/12/2019 – day of eco-education with the aim of updating knowledge on ecology in all areas;

· 05/14/2019 is the day when every volunteer plants a tree in any corner of Russia;

· 05/15/2019 – the start of an action in Russia to draw attention to global warming;

· 05/20/2019 – Birthday Volga. Celebrated since 2008 to promote the conservation of valuable natural resources;

· 05/22/2019 is a day of diverse life on the planet, attracting the attention of earthlings to endangered plants and animals;

· 05/23/2019 is the seventh anniversary of the start of the Turtle Day celebration. The initiator of the celebration is the American Turtle Rescue Society.

· 05/25/2019 – Seal Day is celebrated on Lake Baikal. This is a children's environmental project;

· 05/31/2019 – World No Tobacco Day. The campaign, which began in the United States, is now 29 years old. This year it is held in the Russian Federation under the motto: “Tobacco is a threat to development.”

June

· 06/04/2019 – Day of cleaning water bodies and environmental actions throughout Russia. The initiators of the movement since 1995 are American divers from the PADI association. If the rate of garbage entering water bodies is not reduced, then by 2050 there will be more garbage than fish;

· 06/05/2019 – Ecologist or Environment Day, established in 1972, is public holiday in Russia;

· 06/08/2019 is a memorable oceans day established by the UN to preserve and protect the world’s water basin;

· 06/15/2019 is the date of formation of the “Young Naturalists” movement, which originated in 1918. On the same day, the Wind is honored, drawing attention to the potential of wind energy;

· 06/17/2019 – Drought Relief Day has world status. Traditionally, educational lectures and conferences are held, trees and flowers are planted, films about nature are broadcast;

· 06/21/2019 – beautiful holiday festivals and flower parades. Emblem Russian holiday- chamomile.

July

· 07/04/2019 – Captive dolphins thank the fighters for their rights. The educational campaign was launched by UNESCO (2007);

· 07/09/2019 – Anti-poaching Day. Combating mass fishing. Calls for fishing restrictions in Russia;

· 07/29/2019 – international celebration of tigers. A call to prevent the extinction of striped predators. The holiday is based on the “tiger” summit in St. Petersburg in 2010.

August

· 08/06/2019 – The day on which the whole world joins the fight to ban nuclear weapons is dedicated to the events in Hiroshima 1945;

· 08/19/2019 – World Homeless Animals Day has been held in Russia since 1992 and is intended to help abandoned four-legged friends and stop people’s irresponsible attitude towards pets;

· 08/29/2019 – time to act against nuclear tests. The action was approved by the UN in 2009 and has an international scale.

September

· 09/01/2019 – Day of Remembrance of animal and plant species exterminated by humans. Over the past 400 years, 63 species of mammals and 94 species of birds have disappeared forever. The destroyed animals are listed in the Black Book;

· 09.10.2019 – Two holidays: Day of the Crane and Lake Baikal; The first is international and deals with the problem of bird extinction. Baikal Day has been celebrated in Russia since 1999;

· 09.11.2019 – WWF (Wildlife Fund) birthday;

· 09.15.2019 – birthday of Green peace (an environmental organization) and Russian Forest Workers Day;

· 09/16/2019 is an international day established by the UN in 1994, dedicated to the problem of protecting the ozone layer. Timed to coincide with the signing of the Montreal Protocol on harmful emissions of September 16, 1987;

· 09/21/2019 – the beginning of the annual planetary week-long campaign “We Clean the World”. Conducted since 1993;

· 09.22.2019 – day of refusal to use a car and fuel. Celebrated around the world through cycling and walking;

October

· 10/04/2019 – World Animal Day. Established in 1931 in Italy at the Congress for the Protection of Animals;

· 10/05/2019 – 69 years since the creation of the Interstate Union for Nature Conservation, which created the Red Book;

· 10/06/2019 – time to draw attention to the preservation of animal habitats. Celebrated since 1979;

· 10/07/2019 – let’s get together to observe, study and enjoy communication with birds. The event is international;

· 10.13.2019 – on this day, all people on earth are called upon to do everything to reduce the risk of disasters. The goals are to prevent, inform, and mitigate the consequences of earthquakes, floods, and fires. Hazard Reduction Day was established by the UN in 1989;

· 10.26.2019 – day of refusal to use paper. By saving 1 ton of paper, you will save 17 trees, 26,000 liters of water, 4,000 kW of electricity and 240 liters of fuel;

· 10/31/2019 – Between folk holiday Black Sea. Established in 1996 after the signing of the Strategy for the Rehabilitation and Protection of the Sea.

November

· 09.11.2019 – Everyone to the anti-nuclear pickets! Fight for a radiation-free future!;

· 11/11/2019 – International holiday Energy Saving was established in 2008. The goal is to use resources rationally and economically, obtain energy from renewable sources (wind, waves, etc.);

· 11/12/2019 – The Russian Bird Conservation Union appointed the Sinichkin holiday on this day. It is customary to make feeders to open the hunting and fishing season;

· 11/15/2019 – World Recycling Day. Established in 1977. Hosts exhibitions of products made from recycled materials;

· 11/19/2019 or the 3rd Thursday of November, people call on the entire smoking world to give up the harmful habit. This is an international project that arose on the initiative of American oncologists in 1977;

· November 24, 2019 – since 2008, at the behest of WWF, Walrus Day has been celebrated in order to draw attention to the plight of walruses living in the Pacific Ocean. The ecological problem of the disappearance of walruses worries conservationists.

· November 29, 2019 – date of creation of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation;

· November 30, 2019 – Pets are celebrated and cherished all over the world.

December

· 12/03/2019 – At the global campaign against pesticides, they are called a dead end of civilization. The day is dedicated to the fight against contamination of fields and products, and the abandonment of pesticides.

· 12/11/2019 – International Mountain Day. Established by the UN in 2003 with the aim of drawing attention to the development of mountain areas; On the same day there is a national holiday of welcoming the jay bird;

Under the auspices of the UN

2010-2020– United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification
2011-2020– Decade of Action for Road Safety
2011-2020– Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
2011-2020– United Nations Decade of 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 Wildlife Day
Since 1997, on the initiative of the Center for Wildlife Conservation and the World Wildlife Fund, January 11 is celebrated in Russia as the Day of Nature Reserves and National Parks. On this day in 1916, the first state reserve was formed in Russia - Barguzinsky, which received international recognition.

FEBRUARY

– 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 especially as Waterfowl Habitat”. 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.

– 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 introduced a ban on whaling. 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.

– 25 –

Birthday of the Association of Nature Reserves
February 25, 1995 is considered the date of birth of the Association of Nature Reserves and National Parks of North-West Russia. The idea of ​​its creation was put forward in August 1994 in the Vodlozersky NP, at a Russian-American seminar on problems of managing protected natural areas in Russia. The initiative was supported by participants in 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

– 1 –

World Cat Day
This holiday appeared thanks to the Moscow Cat Museum; the museum was organized by the INTER gallery of contemporary art in March 1993. The idea to create such a museum came to the minds of 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.

– 21 –

International Forest Day
The idea of ​​celebrating International Forest Day first emerged at the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture in 1971. A year later, the UN World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supported the idea of ​​International Forest Day 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 autumn 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, International Baltic Sea Day 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 waters.

– 22 –

World Water Day (Water Day)
World Water Day has been celebrated since 1992 at the proposal of the International Water Users Association and its President Alfred Rusted. This proposal was enshrined in the decision of the participants of the UN Conference on Environment and Development, held from 3 to 14 June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. In 2003, the UN General Assembly declared 2005–2015. The International Decade for Action “Water for Life”, due to which the international significance of World Water Day has increased dramatically.

APRIL

– 1 –

International Bird Day
Bird Day has been celebrated in Russia since 1927. In 1927, in the USSR, Bird Day was established as a spring holiday for the Young People. IN last years this wonderful environmental action was somewhat forgotten. In the spring of 1998, the children's magazine Ant proposed reviving Bird Day. This call was supported by the Federal Forestry Service and the Russian Bird Conservation Union, and the holiday was timed to coincide with April 1 - the massive arrival of birds from warmer climes.

– 7 –


On this day, the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) came into force. The annual celebration of Health Day has become 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 their health. Each year, a theme is chosen for World Health Day that reflects a priority public health issue in the world.

– 15 –

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

– 18-22 –

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

– 19 –

Snowdrop Day
Snowdrop Day was first celebrated in England. The holiday has been celebrated since April 18, 1984. The plant's Latin name, Galanthus, means “milk flower.” Many species of this plant are included in the Red Book.

– 22 –

World Earth Day
Historically, Earth Day is celebrated twice around the world: March 20 and April 22. The first holiday has a peacekeeping and humanistic orientation, the second – environmental. This day is intended to unite people in protecting the environment. This initiative arose in 1970 in the USA and over time gained international distribution. In 2009, the UN General Assembly proclaimed International Mother Earth Day, deciding to celebrate it on April 22.

– 26 –

Day of participants in the liquidation of consequences of radiation accidents and disasters and the memory of the victims of these accidents and disasters
Celebrated in memory of the events of April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Establishing a memorial date perpetuates the memory of those killed and honors the living participants in the liquidation of the consequences of radiation accidents and disasters.

– 28 –

Chemical Safety Day
On April 28, 1974, in Chuvashia, an unfinished finished product workshop caught fire at the chemical weapons production facility in Novocheboksarsk. Several tons of toxic substances were released into the environment. On this day in 1997, 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 celebrated annually in Russia as the day of chemical safety, as a day of critical analysis of our relationship with “chemistry” - both dangerous and useful.

– 3 –

Day of the Sun
The annual Sun Day has been organized since 1994 by the European branch of the International Society solar energy(ISES-Europe) to highlight the potential of renewable energy sources.

– 15 –

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.

– 20 –

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

– 22 –

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 adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as International Day for Biological Diversity (resolution 55/201).

– 31 –

World No Tobacco Day
No Tobacco Day established in 1988 World Organization health (WHO). On this day, events are held to inform the population about the dangers associated with tobacco consumption.

JUNE

– 5 –

World Environment Day
On 15 December 1972, the General Assembly, in resolution 2994 (XXVII), declared 5 June as World Environment Day, to be observed to raise public awareness of 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 opened (Stockholm, 1972).

– 5 –

Ecologist 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 opened (Stockholm, 1972).

– 8 –

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 take care of their condition.

– 15 –

Day of the creation of the Yunnat movement in Russia
June 15, 2008 marked the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Yunnat movement in Russia. On June 15, 1918, 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 for Young Nature Lovers (Biostation for Young Naturalists - BYN).

JULY

– 11 –

International Population Day
Celebrated since July 1987, when the world's population reached 5 billion people. Called to draw public attention to the urgency and importance of solving demographic and other related problems.

– 11 –

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

AUGUST

– 6 –

World Day for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (Hiroshima Day). International Day of Doctors 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 “Doctors of the World for Peace” - established by the decision of the executive committee of the International movement “Doctors 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 fight for peace and in preventing war in general.

– 18 –

Horse holiday
In Rus', the holy martyrs Florus and Laurus are revered as patrons and healers of domestic animals. 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, icons of Saints Florus and Laurus, which contain images of horses, have been preserved. On the Horse Festival, horses were driven to churches. After the prayer service to the holy martyrs Flora and Laurus, the horses were sprinkled with holy water right in front of the church.

– 19 –

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) of the USA. It has been celebrated in Russia since 2000.

– 27 –

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

SEPTEMBER

– 11 –

Birthday of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
On September 11, 1961, in the small Swiss town of Morges, where the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature is located, WWF arose, the purpose of which was declared to be the preservation of life on earth. Created by a network of business leaders, 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 fund began working in Russia in 1994.

– 15 –


Greenpeace – Greenpeace – “Green World” is the most famous independent international public organization. Greenpeace fights against nuclear testing, environmental pollution from industrial waste, the destruction of rare species of animals and plants, deforestation, etc. The Greenpeace organization was created in 1971 in Canada.

– 16 –

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 on production of the five most widely used CFCs at 1986 levels and then a phase-out of their production.

– 22 –

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; Some cities and countries host specially organized events. In Russia it began to be celebrated in 2008.

– 27 –

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 27. 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

– 4 –

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

– 6 –

World Habitat Day
The holiday was approved in 1979 as part of the Convention on the Conservation of Wild Fauna and Flora and Natural Habitats in Europe.

– 31 –

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

– 9 –

Anti-Nuclear Action Day
Under the motto “We choose a future without radiation!” On this day, protests are held against the development of nuclear energy, for increasing its safety, the use of alternative energy sources, anti-nuclear camps are set up near dangerous objects, and radiation hazard signs are installed in places with high background radiation.

– 11 –

International Energy Saving Day
Celebrated since 2008 on the initiative of the International Educational Project " School program use of energy and resources" (SPARE). Energy Saving Day received international status not by chance: about 20 countries, including Russia, expressed a desire to participate in the event. The main goal of the events is to attract the attention of authorities and the public to the rational use of resources and the development of renewable energy sources. Energy saving plays important role in conserving natural resources, reducing environmental pollution and bringing economic benefits.

– 21 –

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

– 29 –

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

– 30 –

World Pet Day
The custom of congratulating your winged and tailed pets came from Spain. Valiant bullfighters celebrated it on the Day of St. Anthony, the patron saint of domestic animals.

DECEMBER

– 1 –


It was first observed on December 1, 1988, after a meeting of health ministers 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 created a red ribbon - the official international symbol of the fight against AIDS.

– 5 –

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

– 10 –

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.

– 11 –

International Mountain Day
Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in a resolution dedicated to the results of the International Year of Mountains, the purpose of which was to raise international awareness of the global significance of mountain ecosystems. Celebrated annually on December 11th since 2003.