Ecologist Day is an opportunity to attract the public to problems environment. National Ecologist Day in Russia is aimed at preserving and reproducing the country's natural potential.

Ecologist Day: history and features of the celebration

Every year in the world June 5 celebrate World Environment Day. By Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 933, it was decided to proclaim this day in Russia national holiday ecologists and environmentalists.

How did Ecologist Day come about?

The holiday was established by a resolution adopted by the Stockholm Conference on Environmental Protection in 1972. The event was attended by representatives of 113 countries, including the USSR. A declaration was adopted containing 26 principles that all countries of the world should be guided by in order to protect nature for present humanity and future descendants.

The main goal of Ecologist Day is to stimulate the public to take care of nature and awaken political interest in environmental protection issues.

The prerequisite for the emergence of the holiday was the received appeal from the UN from representatives of science from 23 countries. It contained a warning about the danger looming over humanity caused by environmental pollution and consumer behavior of people in relation to nature.

A holiday of global and all-Russian scale Ecologist Day 2019- is the cultivation of a caring attitude towards the environment. On this day, attention is paid to partnerships between countries whose joint efforts can lead to a prosperous future for the world.

How Ecologist Day is celebrated in Russia and other countries of the world

Forms of celebration Ecologist Day 2019 may be different for countries around the world. Traditionally, on this day rallies, cyclist parades, drawing competitions, conferences, round tables, presentations, landscaping and tree planting events, colorful shows and performances. Excursions, environmental education programs and environmental events are held in specially protected areas - nature reserves and national parks. All events are aimed at educating the public on environmental issues, awakening people's desire to preserve and protect flora and fauna.

Public organizations, parties, environmental associations and simple people. The joint efforts of specialists, public associations and government authorities can achieve a positive effect in solving environmental problems on a regional and global scale.

Every year the holiday takes place under different mottos established by the UN. Themes of the holiday in different years were: “Tree for the world”, “Think. Eat. Save”, etc.

The emergence of a tradition of large-scale celebration Ecologist Day June 5 emphasizes the importance of environmental institutions, environmental organizations and those who promote the conservation and reproduction of natural resources. The right to a favorable environmental situation is enshrined in the Constitution of the Russian Federation and international environmental documents.

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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

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

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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

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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

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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 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.

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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.

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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, 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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. Establishment memorable date perpetuates the memory of the dead and pays honor to the living participants in the liquidation of the consequences of radiation accidents and disasters.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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

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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

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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).

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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).

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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 take care of their condition.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 on production of the five most widely used CFCs at 1986 levels and then a phase-out of 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; Some cities and countries host specially organized events. In Russia it began to be celebrated in 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 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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 dedicated to the results of the International Year of Mountains, the purpose of which was to raise international awareness of the global importance of mountain ecosystems. Celebrated annually on December 11th since 2003.

Wednesday - (first noted in 2012. The idea belongs to Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims, Michael Clarke of Canazwest Pictures and Sivaporn Dardarananda, as well as the head of the elephant reproduction fund in Thailand)

September 2020

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

October 2020

Thursday - (Junk mail isn't just annoying - it wastes energy and precious natural resources. Stop spam - do your part to save the environment)

November 2020

December 2020

January 2021

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

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.
• 11.01 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 have a beautiful holiday 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!