Important environment days in 2023

Historically, the United Nations Organization (UN) commemorates certain days, weeks, years and decades to sensitize and educate people about different issues and problems that the world is going through. In general, it is the Member States that propose the dates and the General Assembly approves them through a resolution.

In order to raise awareness and promote action towards environmental protection and sustainability, it is important to observe notable environmental days.

For the year 2023, we have compiled a list of important dates to remember. Some of these days include World Wetlands Day on February 2, Earth Hour on March 25, World Oceans Day on June 8, World Clean Air Day on September 7, and International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer on September 16.

Below we offer you an environmental calendar for 2023 in which you can see, month by month, the main ephemeris and dates of the world days dedicated to specific aspects of the environment. These are dates to reflect on and keep in mind in the new year.

These are the most important dates to take into account in 2023 to remember and act around the protection of the environment.

January

World Snow Day is celebrated on the 15th, on the 20th to raise awareness for penguins, on the 21st for the squirrel and on the 26th for environmental education. In addition, the 28th marks the International Day for the Reduction of CO2 Emissions, also known as the World Day of Action Against Global Warming.

Veganuary Challenge Month

January 15th: World Snow Day

January 20th: Raise awareness for penguins,

January 21st: The squirrel

January 26th: Environmental education. 

January 28th: International Day for the Reduction of CO2 Emissions.

FEBRUARY

World Greyhound Dog Day is celebrated on February 1, followed by Wetlands Day and International Straw Free Day (February 3). On the other hand, February 5 is the World Day of Man in Time and six days later that of women and girls in science (11). In addition, on the 19th the pangolin is celebrated, on the 20th the World Day of Environmental Justice and on the 22nd that animal sterilization.

February 01: World Greyhound Dog Day

February 2: World Wetlands Day

February 3: International Straw Free Day. 

February 5: World Day of Man in Time

February 11: Women and girls in science. 

February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day 

February 19: Pangolin day,

February 20: World Day of Environmental Justice

February 22: Animal sterilization day

February: Black History Month (Canada)/African American Heritage Month (US)

February 27: World Polar Bear Day

MARCH

The world days of wildlife, engineering for sustainable development and energy efficiency are commemorated on March 3, 4 and 5, respectively. This month also has the International Day of Action for Rivers (14), and a day later is responsible consumption. Finally, on the 22nd, 23rd and 26th, World Meteorological Day, water day and climate day are celebrated.

March 3 to 5: World Wildlife Day

March 8: International Women’s Day

March 14: International Day of Action for Rivers

March 15: World Consumer Rights Day

March 18: Global Recycling Day

March 20: World Sparrow Day

March 21: International Day of Forests; World Wood Day

March 22: World Water Day, World Meteorological Day

March 25: Earth Hour

March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility

APRIL

The first days of April (5, 7 and 8) are those of awareness, health, and the World Day of Opposition to Transgenic Food. Other important dates are the World Day of Peasant Struggle, Mother Earth Day, Laboratory Animal Day, and Noise Awareness Day, which are commemorated on April 17, 22, 24, and 26, respectively.

Earth Month Challenge

April 7: World Health Day

April 17: World Day of Peasant Struggle

April 21: Fish Migration Day

April 22: Earth Day

April 24: Laboratory Animal Day

April 26: Noise Awareness Day

April 28: Arbor Day

MAY

On May 2, World Tuna Day is celebrated, on May 13 that of migratory birds and after that of recycling (May 17). On the other hand, May 20 is World Bee Day and a day later the European Day of the Natura 2000 Network. In addition, the 22nd is celebrated for biological diversity and the 24th is the European Day of Natural Parks.

No Mow May Challenge Month

First Week of May: International Compost Awareness Week

May: Mental Health Awareness Month

May 11: International Migratory Bird Day

May 17: Endangered Species Day

May 17: Transphobia and Biphobia

May 17: International Day Against Homophobia

May 17: Bike to Work Day

May 20: World Bee Day

May 21: European Day of the Natura

May 22: World Biodiversity Day

May 23: World Turtle Day

May 24: European Day of Natural Parks

JUNE

World Environment Day is celebrated on the 5th, on the 8th for the oceans, on the 16th for sea turtles, and on the 17th the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. In addition, the 21st marks the International Day of the Solstice Celebration, the 26th the fight against electromagnetic pollution and the 28th the tree.

June: Pride Month

June 5: World Environment Day

June 8: World Oceans Day

June 9: Coral Triangle Day

June 15: Nature Photography Day

June 16: World Sea Turtle Day

June 15: Global Wind Day

June 17: World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought

June 20: World Refugee Day

June 21: World Giraffe Day

June 22: World Rainforest Day

JULY

The World Day Free of Plastic Bags, that of soil conservation and that of the population are commemorated on July 3, 7 and 11, respectively. This month also has World Dog Day (21) and mangrove defence day, 26.

 Plastic Free July Challenge Month

July 11: World Population Day

July 14: International Non-Binary People’s Day

July 16: World Refill Day

July 29: World Tiger Day

July 30: World Day against Trafficking in Persons

AUGUST

On August 8, World Cat Day is celebrated, on the 9th that of indigenous peoples and then that of biodiesel (August 10). On the other hand, August 18 is the World Day for the Prevention of Forest Fires and the 29th is the International Day against Nuclear Tests.

Paws Fur The Planet Pet Eco-Challenge Month

August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

August 10: World Lion Day

August 12: World Elephant Day

August 19: World Orangutan Day

August 22: National Honey Bee Day

SEPTEMBER

The 7th is the International Day of Clean Air for a Blue Sky, the 16th is the preservation of the ozone layer, the 22nd is the day without a car and the 26th is World Environmental Health Day. In addition, the 28th commemorates World Maritime Day and the 29th the awareness about the loss and waste of food.

Secondhand September Challenge Month

September 12: World Dolphin Day 

September 15: World Cleanup Day

September 16: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

September 18: World Water Monitoring Day

September 21: Zero Emissions Day

September 22: Car Free Day

September 22: World Rhino Day

September 26: World Environmental Health Day

September 29: World Rivers Day 

September 29: International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste

OCTOBER

World Habitat Free Day, Animals Day, and Natural Disaster Reduction Day are commemorated on October 3, 4, and 13, respectively. This month also has the International Day for the Protection of Nature (18), the International Day Against Climate Change (24) and the day of cities, on the 31st.

HallowGreen Challenge Month 

October 1: World Vegetarian Day

October 4: World Animal Day

October 5: Energy Efficiency Day

October 7: World Habitat Day

October 10: World Mental Health Day

Third Week of October: Waste Reduction Week in Canada

October 16: World Food Day

October 24: International Day of Climate Action

NOVEMBER

World Ecology Day is celebrated on November 1 and International Day for the Prevention of Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed Conflict on November 6. On the other hand, November 10 is Science for Peace and Development, the Toilet on the 19th, Fishing on the 21st and World Day Against Consumerism on the 25th.

November 1: World Vegan Day

November 4: World Paper Free Day

November 6: International Day for Preventing Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

November 13–19: Transgender Awareness Week

November 17: Take a Hike Day

DECEMBER

The 3rd is the International Day Against the Use of Pesticides, the 5th is Soil Day and the 10th is International Human Rights Day, which coincides with animal rights. Finally, the 11th is that of the mountains and the 27th is World Epidemic Preparedness Day.

JollyGreen Holiday Eco-Challenge Month

December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 5: World Soil Day

December 11: International Mountain Day

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