Environmental Events Calendar
February 2: World Wetlands Day
The United Nations marked February 2 as World Wetlands Day to celebrate the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on the same day in 1971.
Third Saturday of February: World Pangolin Day
Protection of pangolins and their habitats
March 3: World Wildlife Day
The United Nations proclaimed March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.
March 21: International Day of the Forests
On this day, member nations are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.
March 22: World Water Day
Water conservation and management
Last Saturday of March: Earth Hour
Climate action through energy saving
April 22: Earth Day
De La Salle University-Dasmarinas joins nations in celebrating Earth Day on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Last Friday of April: Arbor Day
In the Philippines, Filipinos celebrate this event on June 25th wherein projects and activities are targeted towards planting trees and ornamental plants as well as driving awareness on its importance to the environment.
May 12: International Day of Plant Health
Safeguarding plant biodiversity.
May 20: World Bee Day
Protection of pollinators
May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity
Biodiversity Awareness
Second Saturday of May: World Migratory Bird Day
Bird migration and habitat protection
Third Friday of May: Endangered Species Day
Protection of endangered species
June 5: World Environment Day
Global environment protection
June 8: World Oceans Day
Marine ecosystem conservation
June 15: Global Wind Day
Renewable wind energy awareness
June 17: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Soil and land preservation
July 3: Plastic Free July
As part of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas’ University Environment Policy, single-use plastics and straws have been banned from campus to prevent the generation of non-biodegradable waste that later pollutes the ocean and endangers marine wildlife.
July 26: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem
Mangrove conservation
July 28: World Nature Conservation Day
Sustainable use of natural resources
August 12: International Youth Day
Youth engagement in sustainability
Last Week of August: World Water Week
Global water sustainability
September 7: International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies
Clean air advocacy
September 21: Zero Emissions Day
Reducing carbon emissions
World Rivers Day
River ecosystem conservation
Third Saturday of September: World Cleanup Day
World Cleanup Day is observed every third Saturday of September and seeks to raise awareness over mismanaged waste and encourages people to take action by holding clean-up activities.
First Monday of October World Habitat Day
Sustainable urban development
Second Saturday of October: World Migratory Bird Day
Bird habitat protection
October 13: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Building disaster resilience
October 24: International Day of Climate Action
Climate awareness campaigns
November 1: World Vegan Day
Apart from promoting kindness to animals by going meatless, World Vegan Day also promotes sustainability as fewer animal products means fewer greenhouse gases produced.
November 6: International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War
Environmental protection during conflict
November 21: World Fisheries Day
Sustainable fisheries management
December 5: World Soil Day
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on December 5th as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
December 11: International Mountain Day
Mountain ecosystem conservation