Environmental Calendar 2024: Mark your schedule for significant ecological events

Like previous years, UN will set several commemorative dates in 2024, aiming to raise awareness about environmental problems.

By Ground Report 30 Dec 2023

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Environmental Calendar 2024: Mark your schedule for significant ecological events

Like previous years, the UN and other international institutions will set several commemorative dates in 2024, aiming to raise awareness among the population about environmental problems.

For instance, you could showcase your organization’s water-saving initiatives on World Water Day or your strategies to cut emissions on World Ozone Day. You could also collaborate with local organizations to create a more significant impact.

This calendar provides a brief description, a link to the event, and the organizing company or foundation, if applicable. A state, city, or county has declared some of these days and they have gained popularity over time. Tradition or history steeps some, while grassroots organizers have initiated others to advocate a cause. An unknown source even initiates some.

January

Date	Event	Description
20th	Penguin Awareness Day	This day inaugurates an ecological calendar and is dedicated to raising awareness about penguins.
21st	Month of Snow	This day marks the start of a month-long celebration of snow.
21st	Month of the Squirrel	This day also marks the start of a month-long celebration of squirrels.
26th	Environmental Education	This day is dedicated to promoting environmental education.
28th	Reduction of CO2 Emissions	This day is dedicated to efforts aimed at reducing CO2 emissions.

February

Date	Event	Description
1st	World Greyhound Day	This day coincides with the end of the hunting period and seeks to highlight the mistreatment and abandonment of some of these animals.
2nd	Wetlands Day	This day is dedicated to the importance of wetlands.
3rd	International No Straw Day	This day aims to raise awareness against plastic pollution.
5th	Weatherman Day	This day is dedicated to weathermen.
11th	Women and Girls in Science Day	This day is dedicated to promoting the role of women and girls in science.
18th	Whale Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about whales.
17th - 23rd	Week of Fight Against Energy Poverty	This week is dedicated to fighting against energy poverty.

March

Date	Event	Description
3rd	World Wildlife and Nature Day	This day is dedicated to celebrating wildlife and nature.
5th	Energy Efficiency Day	This day is dedicated to promoting energy efficiency.
14th	Action for Rivers Day	This day is dedicated to taking action for the conservation of rivers.
21st	Forests Day	This day is dedicated to celebrating forests.
22nd	Water Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about water-related issues.
23rd	Meteorological Day	This day is dedicated to meteorological studies.
30th	World Climate Day and Earth Hour	This day is dedicated to climate action. WWF organizes various activities including the promotion of a voluntary electricity blackout worldwide.

April

Date	Event	Description
5th	World Consciousness Day	This day seeks to promote global awareness beyond political and economic agreements.
7th	Health Day	This day is dedicated to promoting health awareness.
22nd	Mother Earth Day	This day is dedicated to appreciating and protecting our Mother Earth.
24th	Laboratory Animal and Noise Awareness Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about laboratory animals and noise pollution.
27th	Amphibian Conservation Day	This day is dedicated to the conservation of amphibians.

May

Date	Event	Description
2nd	World Tuna Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about tuna conservation.
11th	Migratory Birds Day	This day is dedicated to the conservation of migratory birds.
17th	Recycling Day	This day is dedicated to promoting recycling habits.
20th	Bees Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of bees.
21st	European Day of the Natura 2000 Network	This day celebrates the approval of the Habitats Directive in 1992. It was established by SEO/BirdLife and Efeverde of the EFE Agency in the LIFE Activa Red Natura project.
22nd	Biodiversity Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about biodiversity.
24th	Natural Parks Day	This day is dedicated to celebrating natural parks.
31st	Tobacco-Free Day	This day is dedicated to promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle.

June

Date	Event	Description
3rd	Day of the Bicycle	This day is dedicated to promoting the use of bicycles.
5th	World Environment Day	This is one of the main anniversaries of the annual environmental almanac.
8th	Day of the Oceans	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of oceans.
17th	Day Against Desertification and Drought	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about desertification and drought.
20th	Summer Solstice	This day marks the summer solstice.
21st	Day of the Sun	This day is dedicated to the sun.
24th - 28th	European Sustainable Energy Week	This week is dedicated to promoting sustainable energy.

July

Date	Event	Description
3rd	International Day Without Plastic Bags	This day is dedicated to promoting the reduction of plastic bag use.
7th	Soil Conservation Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about soil conservation.
21st	Dog Day	This day is dedicated to celebrating dogs.
26th	Mangrove Defense Day	This day is dedicated to the protection of mangroves.

August

Date	Event	Description
8th	World Cat Day	This day is dedicated to celebrating cats.
9th	Indigenous Peoples Day	This day is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of indigenous peoples.
18th	Forest Fire Prevention Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about forest fire prevention.
29th	Day Against Nuclear Tests	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of nuclear tests.

September

Date	Event	Description
7th	International Day of Clean Air for a Blue Sky	This day is dedicated to promoting clean air for a blue sky.
16th	Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer	This day is dedicated to the preservation of the ozone layer.
21st	Day for the Comprehensive Management of Solid Waste	This day is dedicated to the comprehensive management of solid waste.
22nd	Autumn Arrival and European Car-Free Day	This day marks the arrival of autumn and is also dedicated to promoting a car-free lifestyle in Europe.
26th	Environmental Health Day	This day is dedicated to promoting environmental health.
29th	Awareness About Food Loss and Waste	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about food loss and waste.

October

Date	Event	Description
4th	World Animal Day	This day is dedicated to celebrating animals.
7th	Habitat Day	This day is dedicated to promoting the importance of habitats.
13th	Natural Disaster Reduction Day	This day is dedicated to reducing the impact of natural disasters.
14th	Electronic Waste Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about electronic waste.
18th	Nature Protection Day	This day is dedicated to protecting nature.
24th	Day Against Climate Change	This day is dedicated to taking action against climate change.

November

Date	Event	Description
1st	World Ecology Day	This day is dedicated to celebrating ecology.
6th	Prevention of Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed Conflicts Day	This day is dedicated to preventing environmental exploitation during war and armed conflicts.
10th	Science for Peace and Development Day	This day is dedicated to promoting the role of science in peace and development.
19th	Toilet Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about sanitation and hygiene issues.
30th	Green Friday (Day Against Consumerism)	This day is dedicated to promoting sustainable consumption habits.
TBD	COP29, the Climate Summit	The Climate Summit, which will be convened in Azerbaijan this year, is expected to start in November.

December

Date	Event	Description
3rd	International Day Against the Use of Pesticides	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of pesticides.
5th	Soil Day	This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of healthy soil.
10th	Human Rights Day	This day is dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights.
11th	Mountains Day	This day is dedicated to celebrating the importance of mountains.
21st	Winter Solstice	This day marks the arrival of winter.

The Food Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has declared 2024 as the International Year of the Camelids, in addition to all these days, to heighten awareness of the economic and cultural importance of these herbivorous mammals: dromedaries, Bactrian camels, vicuñas, alpacas, llamas, and guanacos among public opinion and governments.