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Safeguarding the Green Curtain of the Desert: The Legacy of the Argan TreeObserved globally on May 10, the International Day of Argania is a specialized United Nations observance dedicated to highlighting the profound ec...
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is observed twice a year, on 9 May and 10 October, to promote the conservation of migratory birds. The observance encourages ordinary people to take part through community science, such as...
The International Day of Plant Health is marked every year on 12 May to raise public awareness about the need to protect plants from pests and diseases. Healthy plants are central to food production, farmer incomes and t...
May Day 2026: Ensuring Mental Well-being at the WorkplaceInternational Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, was celebrated on May 1, 2026, to honor the contributions of the labor force. The 2026 theme set by the ILO is “...
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year on April 28 by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The day promotes the prevention of workplace accidents and the creation of safe and healthy w...
World Penguin Day is observed every year on April 25 to celebrate penguins and to spread awareness about the need to conserve them. Penguins are flightless seabirds found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, and Antarctica...
Sanderling: A Marathon Migration from South Australia In a significant observation for avian research, a Sanderling (Calidris alba) was recently spotted on Narcondam Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, i...
International Day of Zero Waste: Promoting Sustainable ConsumptionObserved on March 30, this day is organized by UNEP and UN-Habitat. It highlights the urgent need for better waste management, as the world generates over...
India celebrated 20 years of Earth Hour with participation across the country on March 28, 2026. Lights at major monuments and buildings were switched off for one hour, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, as a symbolic gesture. Ear...
Two international days are observed on 21 March:International Day of Forests: Highlights the importance of forests. The 2026 theme is ‘Forests and Economies’.International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination...
Two days were observed on 21 March:International Colour Day: Celebrated every year around the world to recognise the importance of colours in art, science and everyday life.World Day for Glaciers: Observed to draw attent...
Two days observed on 20 March:World Oral Health Day: Marked every year to raise awareness and reduce oral diseases. The 2026 theme is ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life’.World Sparrow Day: Observed worldwide to draw attentio...
