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International Sloth Day falls on 17 October and aims to raise awareness about sloths, their habitats and their conservation. It was started in 2010 by AIUNAU, a wildlife conservation organisation from Colombia. The 2026...
The Central Asian Conservation Network (CACN) has rolled out the Central Asian Flyway Digital Hub, an online platform meant to aid the protection of migratory birds. The hub brings together details on bird species, key s...
World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is marked on 8 October to spread awareness of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. For the 2026 observance, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) held an event in New Delhi on h...
Wildlife Week is celebrated every year in India to raise awareness about the protection of wildlife and their habitats. The observance was first started in 1952. The theme for 2026 is “Connecting Habitats and Thriving Wi...
World Rhino Day is observed on September 22 to raise awareness about protecting the five surviving rhino species: White, Black, Greater One-horned, Javan and Sumatran. Only about 27,000 rhinos remain in the wild, compare...
World Water Monitoring Day is observed every year on 18 September. It aims to build public awareness about the need to monitor water quality and protect water resources.
International Red Panda Day 2026 was marked on September 19, the third Saturday of September. It raises awareness about conserving the red panda and about threats such as habitat loss, deforestation and poaching. The Int...
World Bamboo Day is observed on September 18 to raise awareness about bamboo. Bamboo is a fast-growing grass, and some species can grow up to 36 inches (91 cm) in 24 hours. There are over 1,500 species worldwide, used in...
World Ozone Day, observed on September 16, raises awareness about protecting the ozone layer, which shields Earth by reducing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the surface. The day commemorates the Montreal Pro...
International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 was observed on September 5, the first Saturday of September, to highlight the ecological importance of vultures and promote their conservation. The 2026 theme is "Strengthen the...
International Whale Shark Day is observed on August 30 to build awareness about protecting whale sharks. The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) launched the 'Save the Whale Shark Campaign' along coastal Karnataka, Kerala and...
World Lake Day, designated by the UN General Assembly and first observed globally in 2025, falls on August 27. It raises awareness of threats to lakes and promotes their conservation, restoration and sustainable manageme...
