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It was decided to call 2017 the year of ecology in Russia, and it is also the “Year of Specially Protected Natural Areas” and the anniversary. The reason lies in the need to tell society that the environment must be protected. The environmental calendar for 2017 by month, like a regular calendar, begins in January, impressing with the number of busy days.
The world decided to celebrate the anniversary of sustainable tourism in 2017. The calendar of environmental dates for 2017 allows you to find out the numbers that have special meaning. The ecological year as a whole is aimed at preserving the surrounding area, they help people understand the importance of protecting flora and fauna.
- First celebration 1.01 – Date of Peace. He was approved Holy Father Pavel the Sixth in 1967. This date was chosen deliberately, as it is the beginning of the year.
- January 11 is called the World Day of Nature Reserves. It was first celebrated in Russia in 1916. The first nature reserve in the Russian Federation appeared on January 11 - this is the Barguzinsky Nature Reserve.
- 22.01 – the triumph of snow, which was approved only in 2012.
- January 28 is considered the Date of Discovery of Antarctica. It was discovered in 1820 by a Russian expedition under the command of M. P. Lazarev and F. F. Bellingshausen. They traveled on the Mirny and Vostok boats, discovering the last and most mysterious continent of the planet. Also
- January 28 and January 29 are considered the days of the Great Winter Bird Count. It is traditionally held on the last two weekends of the month, so the dates may change. The day was first introduced in 1990 on the initiative of Frank Chapman from the editors of the ornithological magazine Bird-Lore from the USA.
- 2.02 have two memorable dates at once. It's World Wetlands Day. February 2 is also considered Groundhog Day. This is a kind of memorable date for those who care about weather conditions and signs that help establish them. For city residents, this is just one of the holidays.
- 17.02 – Date of the cat, established in Europe. The initiator was Claudi Angeletti, a journalist from Italy working for the Tuttogatto magazine. The celebration has been celebrated since 1992.
- 18.02– Whale number. The date was set to protect living creatures that live in water resources. The celebration was established in 1986.
- 27.02 is called the number of the polar bear. It is often called Polar Bear Day. We installed it to spread information about them and the need to protect them.
- 1.03 – Number of cats. In 1933, they opened a cat museum in Moscow, and later put forward an initiative to celebrate the occasion.
- 3.03 is considered a Number wildlife. The celebration was established in 2013 at the initiative of the UN. The purpose of establishing such a day was to convey to the public the main issues regarding the conservation of wild environment.
- 14.03 is called the Number of Actions aimed at protecting Water, Rivers and Life, preventing the construction of dams, which is celebrated in various states to protect the planet's biosphere. The global campaign began in 1998, and today it has covered over 20 countries.
- 15.03 – White protection number. It is celebrated annually, and the initiator was the Animal Protection Fund.
- 20.03 The UN established to celebrate the Triumph of the Earth. This holiday has several directions: peacemaking and humanistic.
- 21.03 – A celebration of the forest, which the UN decided to establish back in 1971. This allows us to tell people how important the forest and its preservation are for the planet.
- March 22 is called the Water Conservation Number. It is often called simply Water Day. This date was set in 1993.
- 23.03 – Meteorological number, which was established in 1947 at the Convention, where there were representatives of the international meteorological organization. The document came into force only three years later, and since then the celebration has been celebrated annually.
- On March 25, the Earth Hour campaign is held in every country. The celebration is scheduled for the last Saturday in March, so dates may change. The action has a symbolic meaning, representing a call to people to save the climate.
- 7.04 – World Environment and Health Day, it has been celebrated since 1950 to tell people how important their health is. Every year a priority topic is specially chosen and the public is told about it.
- 15.04 – Date of knowledge on ecology, when the “Days of Protection from Environmental Hazards” campaign starts throughout Russia. It lasts until June 5th.
- 18.04-22.04 – March of the parks. This is an international celebration dedicated to Earth Day. It is celebrated in various countries; in the Russian Federation the holiday was first celebrated in 1995.
- 22.04 – Earth Festival. This is a celebration of Mother Earth, initiated by the UN.
- 24.04 – number of protection of animals used in experiments. It was established in 1979 on the initiative of the InterNICH Association and with the support of the UN.
- 28.04 is Chemical Safety Day. The celebration was established in 1997 after the 1974 tragedy at the production facility in Chuvashia, where chemical weapons are created. Then there was a leak of several tons of toxic substances after a fire in an unfinished workshop.
- 29.04 – Date of remembrance of victims of the use of chemical weapons. The celebration was founded in 2005.
- 2.05 is the day of tuna, which is considered the youngest among other environmental dates. We decided to celebrate it only in 2016 in order to tell the population about the value of tuna.
- 3.05 – Date of the Sun. It was not installed by chance, but in order to inform and remind people that there are free sources of energy, for example, solar.
- 12.05 – Day of Environmental Education. This date is very important, since today the negative impact on the biosphere and atmosphere reaches high levels. At the same time, people do not understand the value of nature.
- 14.05 – All-Russian Forest Planting Day. It has been held every year in every corner of the country since 2011.
- 15.05 – Climate action. This is an unofficial holiday that calls for protecting the planet's climate.
- 20.05 – Volga holiday. The celebration was established by the UNESCO office located in Moscow with the aim of protecting biodiversity and the ecology of the water resource.
- 22.05 – Date of biological diversity, which calls for the preservation of life on the planet in its many manifestations and forms.
- 23.05 – Turtle Festival. The holiday was established in 2000 with the goal of saving turtles from extinction.
- 25.05 – Holiday of the Nerpenka. This holiday is considered one of the most touching, and it is celebrated on the shores of Lake Baikal. It is there that you can find seals - baby seals.
- 05/31 is a tobacco-free day established by WHO in 1988.
- 4.06 – Celebration of cleansing of water bodies. It was installed in 1995 to get a cleanup day for cleaning rivers and lakes.
- 5.06 – Date of the ecologist or environment day. It was established in 1972, and was initiated by the UN.
- 8.06 – Ocean Festival. In 1992, it was installed at a conference that took place in Rio de Janeiro.
- 15.06 – The day when the Yunnat direction was created. In 2018 there will be a centenary of this memorable date. The same date is considered wind day.
- 17.06 – Day to combat droughts and desertification. It was installed in 1995.
- 21.06 – Flower Festival. The history of this beautiful holiday is not known. In Russia, the celebration takes place under the emblem of the daisy, characterized by flower parades, florist competitions and various festivals.
- 4.07 – Day of captive dolphins. The celebration is timed to coincide with actions to protect dolphins in captivity.
- 9.07 – Day of action against fishing in Russia.
- 6.08 – Date of Hiroshima. The celebration was created to prevent the use of nuclear weapons.
- 29.08 – Day of action against nuclear testing.
- 1.09 – Date of commemoration of species of flora and fauna destroyed by humans. This was created in order to prevent the destruction of other representatives of the living world.
- 11.09 – Date of formation of the Wildlife Foundation (WWF).
- 15.09-17.09 – Russian days forests. They are usually associated with forest planting and campaigns to protect forests.
- 16.09 – A day created to protect the atmospheric ozone layer. It has been celebrated since 1987 in 26 countries.
- 21.09 – Week of the “We Clean the World” action, which is celebrated today in almost all countries of the world, and Australia became the initiator of the formation.
- 22.09 – A holiday aimed at stopping the use of cars. It was formed in 1999 to purify the atmosphere.
- 5.10 – Date of formation of the Interstate Union for Nature Conservation.
- 6.10 – Day of conservation and protection of habitats. This holiday promotes the preservation of the habitat of living creatures on the planet.
- 7.10 – Bird watching festival. Dates may change, as the celebration is officially scheduled for the first weekend of the month.
- 13.10 – Day dedicated to disaster risk reduction, which began to be celebrated in 1989.
- 26.10 – Day without paper. The purpose of the celebration is to show the world that the need for wood processing can be eliminated.
- 9.11 – Day of actions against nuclear weapons. The celebration was established to tell about the existence of natural energy sources.
- 11.11 – Celebration of energy saving.
- 12.11 – Titmouse day. The creation was initiated by the Union for the Conservation of Birds in the Russian Federation.
- 15.11 – Celebrating the recycling of materials to attract the attention of the administration to the problem.
- 21.11 – Stop Smoking Day. It was installed in 1977 to reduce the public's tobacco addiction.
- 24.11 – Walrus Festival. The goal was the need to protect these animals.
- 29.11 – Day of the creation of the VOOP, which deals with nature conservation. The initiators were scientists who were part of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation.
- 30.11 – Pet Festival. The idea of establishing a celebration was first thought up back in 1931 for protective purposes.
- 3.12 – Date of refusal to use pesticides. They are characterized by secretions harmful substances, which negatively affects the atmosphere.
- 11.12 – Mountain Day, which was initiated by the UN in order to protect the mountain ecosystems of the world.
Environmental calendar for 2017, presented by month - an opportunity to be aware of what significant dates the Year of Ecology has prepared. Man, pay attention to nature to protect it!
(World Environment Day). It was on this day that the UN Conference on the Human Environment opened in Stockholm.
As part of the struggle to restore the environment in the Russian Federation, a number of important state and federal target programs have been adopted.
Key themes of the Year of Ecology - implementation new system waste management, implementation of the best available technologies, protection of the Baikal natural territory, conservation of water and forest resources, development of the reserve system and conservation of biodiversity.
The events of the Year of Ecology are designed to improve the environmental situation in the country, which should affect not only general condition natural resources and complexes, but also on the attitude of citizens to environmental problems.
The total amount of funding for the Year of Ecology is 347 billion rubles, including 238 billion rubles in 2017.
The material was prepared based on information from RIA Novosti and open sources
Under the auspices of the UN
2010-2020– United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification
2011-2020– Decade of Action for Road Safety
2011-2020– Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
2011-2020– United Nations Decade of Biodiversity
2013-2022– International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures
2014-2024– A decade of sustainable energy for all
2015 – 2024– International Decade for People of African Descent
JANUARY
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World Wildlife Day
Since 1997, on the initiative of the Center for Wildlife Conservation and the World Wildlife Fund, January 11 is celebrated in Russia as the Day of Nature Reserves and National Parks. On this day in 1916, the first state reserve was formed in Russia - Barguzinsky, which received international recognition.
FEBRUARY
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World Wetlands Day
Established in 1971 in connection with the signing in the city of Ramsar (Iran) of the “Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat”. In our country, on the territory of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, more than 40 such lands have been taken under protection, representing the greatest recreational, economic and cultural value.
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World Marine Mammal Day (Whale Day)
It was established in 1986, when, after 200 years of merciless extermination of peaceful sea giants, the International Whale Commission introduced a ban on whaling. It is still in effect today and means that the hunting of large whales, as well as the trade in whale meat, is prohibited throughout the world. In Russia, Whale Day has been celebrated since 2002.
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Birthday of the Association of Nature Reserves
February 25, 1995 is considered the date of birth of the Association of Nature Reserves and National Parks of North-West Russia. The idea of its creation was put forward in August 1994 in the Vodlozersky NP, at a Russian-American seminar on problems of managing protected natural areas in Russia. The initiative was supported by participants in the All-Russian seminar on the problems of protected areas in Adler in December 1995. Today it is the largest public organization, uniting 23 participants.
MARCH
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World Cat Day
This holiday appeared thanks to the Moscow Cat Museum; the museum was organized by the INTER gallery of contemporary art in March 1993. The idea to create such a museum came to the minds of two artists Andrei Abramov and Ekaterina Efimova. A little later, on their own initiative, the Moscow Cat Museum, with the support of the UN, proclaimed World Cat Day, which has been celebrated on March 1 since 2004.
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International Forest Day
For the first time, the idea to celebrate International Forest Day arose at the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation agriculture in 1971. A year later, the UN World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supported the idea of International Forest Day as an occasion to inform society about the importance of forest conservation. It was decided to celebrate this day every year around the world on March 21 - the day of the autumnal equinox in Southern Hemisphere and the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
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International Baltic Sea Day
March 22, 2000 in St. Petersburg by decision of the State Committee Russian Federation for environmental protection, the International Baltic Sea Day was celebrated for the first time. The purpose of the Baltic Sea Day is to popularize the ideas of the Helsinki Convention, inform the public and specialists about the activities of HELCOM, and expand the understanding of the influence of the metropolis on the Baltic waters.
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World Water Day (Water Day)
World Water Day has been celebrated since 1992 at the proposal of the International Water Users Association and its President Alfred Rusted. This proposal was enshrined in the decision of the participants of the UN Conference on Environment and Development, held from 3 to 14 June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. In 2003, the UN General Assembly declared 2005 – 2015. International Decade for Action “Water for Life”, due to which it is of international importance world day water resources have increased sharply.
APRIL
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International Bird Day
Bird Day has been celebrated in Russia since 1927. In 1927, in the USSR, Bird Day was established as a spring holiday for the Young People. In recent years, this wonderful environmental action has been somewhat forgotten. In the spring of 1998, the children's magazine Ant proposed reviving Bird Day. This call was supported by the Federal Forestry Service and the Russian Bird Conservation Union, and the holiday was timed to coincide with April 1 - the massive arrival of birds from warmer climes.
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On this day, the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) came into force. The annual celebration of Health Day has become a tradition since 1950. It is held so that people around the world can understand how much health means in their lives and decide what needs to be done to improve their health. Each year, a theme is chosen for World Health Day that reflects a priority public health issue in the world.
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Day of Environmental Knowledge
Environmental Awareness Day was founded by UN representatives in 1992 at the Conference on Environmental Issues. In the Russian Federation, the holiday was first celebrated in 1996. Traditionally, educational events, seminars, exhibitions and other events take place on this day. educational institutions, scientific organizations and libraries. Children and teenagers are involved in the preparation so that they learn to protect the environment from an early age.
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March of the Parks
International holiday of specially protected natural areas: national parks, reserves, reserves and natural monuments. The March for Parks campaign is dedicated to Earth Day (April 22) and is held annually in April in many countries around the world. In 1995, the March of Parks took place for the first time in Russia.
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Snowdrop Day
Snowdrop Day was first celebrated in England. The holiday has been celebrated since April 18, 1984. Latin name Plant "Galanthus" means "milk flower". Many species of this plant are included in the Red Book.
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World Earth Day
Historically, Earth Day is celebrated twice around the world: March 20 and April 22. The first holiday has a peacekeeping and humanistic orientation, the second – environmental. This day is intended to unite people in protecting the environment. This initiative arose in 1970 in the USA and over time gained international distribution. In 2009, the UN General Assembly proclaimed International Mother Earth Day, deciding to celebrate it on April 22.
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Day of participants in the liquidation of consequences of radiation accidents and disasters and the memory of the victims of these accidents and disasters
Celebrated in memory of the events of April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Establishing a memorial date perpetuates the memory of the dead and honors the living participants in the liquidation of the consequences of radiation accidents and disasters.
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Chemical Safety Day
On April 28, 1974, in Chuvashia, an unfinished workshop caught fire at the production of chemical weapons in Novocheboksarsk finished products. Several tons of toxic substances were released into the environment. On this day in 1997, the international Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction came into force. Since 1997, in Russia, April 28 is celebrated annually as the day of chemical safety, as the day critical analysis our relationship with “chemistry” – both dangerous and useful.
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Day of the Sun
The annual Sun Day has been organized since 1994 by the European branch of the International Society solar energy(ISES-Europe) to highlight the potential of renewable energy sources.
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International Climate Day
Celebrated in connection with the proclamation by meteorologists of the need to protect the climate as a resource for the well-being of current and future generations.
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Volga Day
The UNESCO Moscow Office, in partnership with Coca-Cola HBC Eurasia, has been implementing the “Living Volga” environmental program in the Russian Federation since 2006. They proposed adding the annual Volga Day to the international environmental calendar in order to coordinate efforts to take decisive measures to protect the ecology and biodiversity of the Volga River and involve the wider population in this movement.
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International Day for the Conservation of Biological Diversity (flora and fauna of the Earth)
On December 20, 2000, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 22, the day of adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity, as International Day for Biological Diversity (resolution 55/201).
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World No Tobacco Day
No Tobacco Day was established in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO). On this day, events are held to inform the population about the dangers associated with tobacco consumption.
JUNE
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World Environment Day
On 15 December 1972, the General Assembly, by resolution 2994 (XXVII), declared 5 June as World Environment Day, to be observed to raise public awareness of the need to preserve and improve the environment. The choice of this date is justified by the fact that on this day the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment opened (Stockholm, 1972).
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Ecologist Day
The holiday was established on December 15, 1972 at the initiative of the UN General Assembly to “draw public attention to the need to preserve and improve the environment.” The choice of this date is justified by the fact that on this day the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment opened (Stockholm, 1972).
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World Oceans Day
Proclaimed in 1992 at the Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. By proclaiming this holiday, the UN emphasized the vital importance of the oceans for the planet, as well as the need to take care of their condition.
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Day of the creation of the Yunnat movement in Russia
June 15, 2008 marked the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Yunnat movement in Russia. On June 15, 1918, employees of the Station for Young Nature Lovers in Sokolniki (Moscow), which arose in the same year, conducted the first organized excursion. This day became the official date of the creation of the first out-of-school institution - the Station for Young Nature Lovers (Biostation for Young Naturalists - BYN).
JULY
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International Population Day
Celebrated since July 1987, when the world's population reached 5 billion people. Called to draw public attention to the urgency and importance of solving demographic and other related problems.
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Anti-fishing action day
In 2003, during the Second All-Russian Congress of Animal Rights Defenders, it was decided to hold a Day of Action against Fishing and coincide with Fisherman’s Day. The goal is to draw attention to the cruelty of fishing.
AUGUST
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World Day for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (Hiroshima Day). International Day of Doctors of the World for Peace
The day of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima began to be celebrated by the international community as World Day for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This day also marks the international day “Doctors of the World for Peace” - established by the decision of the executive committee of the International movement “Doctors of the World for the Prevention of Nuclear War” on the day of the bombing of Hiroshima. This day serves as a reminder of human tragedy, the role of doctors in the fight for peace and in preventing war in general.
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Horse holiday
In Rus', the holy martyrs Florus and Laurus are revered as patrons and healers of domestic animals. According to legend, with the discovery of the relics of Florus and Laurus, the loss of livestock stopped. Then the veneration of these saints as patrons of horses began. In many churches and museums in Russia, icons of Saints Florus and Laurus, which contain images of horses, have been preserved. On the Horse Festival, horses were driven to churches. After the prayer service to the holy martyrs Flora and Laurus, the horses were sprinkled with holy water right in front of the church.
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International Day of Homeless Animals
The day was included in the international calendar according to the proposal of the International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) of the USA. It has been celebrated in Russia since 2000.
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Baikal Day
It has been celebrated on the fourth Sunday of August since 1999. On this day, various events of public importance are held in Russia. These are numerous cultural, scientific, sporting events, as well as creativity competitions, quizzes, and Olympiads.
SEPTEMBER
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Birthday of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
On September 11, 1961, in the small Swiss town of Morges, where the headquarters of the International Union for Conservation of Nature is located, WWF arose, the purpose of which was declared to be the preservation of life on earth. Created by a network of business leaders, scientists and government leaders, with the support of Prince Bernard of the Netherlands and the Duke of Edinburgh, WWF has grown into an influential and independent international organization. The fund began working in Russia in 1994.
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Greenpeace – Greenpeace – “Green World” is the most famous independent international public organization. Greenpeace fights against nuclear testing, environmental pollution from industrial waste, the destruction of rare species of animals and plants, deforestation, etc. The Greenpeace organization was created in 1971 in Canada.
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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
On September 16, 1987, in Montreal, representatives of 36 countries signed a protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, called the Montreal Protocol. It called for a freeze on production of the five most widely used CFCs at 1986 levels and then a phase-out of their production.
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Car Free Day, European Pedestrian Day
It was first held in Paris in September 1999. On September 22, motorists (and motorcyclists) are encouraged to stop using fuel-consuming vehicles for at least a day; Some cities and countries host specially organized events. In Russia it began to be celebrated in 2008.
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International Tourism Day
An international holiday established by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization in 1979 in the Spanish city of Torremolinos. Celebrated on September 27. It has been celebrated in Russia since 1983. The purpose of the holiday is to promote tourism, highlight its contribution to the economy of the world community, and develop ties between peoples different countries.
OCTOBER
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World Animal Day
In 1931, at a forum dedicated to the protection of animal rights in Florence, October 4 was proclaimed International Animal Welfare Day. This decision was supported by organizations created to protect animals in different countries of the world.
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World Habitat Day
The holiday was approved in 1979 as part of the Convention on the Conservation of Wild Fauna and Flora and Natural Habitats in Europe.
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International Black Sea Day
On October 31, 1996, in Istanbul (Turkey), representatives of the governments of Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Georgia signed a strategic action plan to save the Black Sea.
NOVEMBER
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Anti-Nuclear Action Day
Under the motto “We choose a future without radiation!” on this day there are protests against development nuclear energy, for increasing its safety and the use of alternative energy sources, anti-nuclear camps are being set up near dangerous objects, and radiation hazard signs are being installed in places with high background radiation.
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International Energy Saving Day
Celebrated since 2008 on the initiative of the International educational project School Program for Energy and Resource Utilization (SPARE). Energy Saving Day received international status not by chance: about 20 countries, including Russia, expressed a desire to participate in the event. The main goal of the events is to attract the attention of authorities and the public to the rational use of resources and the development of renewable energy sources. Energy conservation plays an important role in conserving natural resources, reducing environmental pollution and bringing economic benefits.
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International No Smoking Day
It was established by the American Cancer Society in 1977. The goal is to help reduce the prevalence of tobacco addiction, involve all segments of the population and doctors of all specialties in the fight against smoking, prevent smoking and inform society about the harmful effects of tobacco on health.
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Day of the creation of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation (VOOP)
On the initiative and with the participation of prominent Russian scientists, public and government figures, the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation was created in 1924, the largest public environmental organization in Russia.
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World Pet Day
The custom of congratulating your winged and tailed pets came from Spain. Valiant bullfighters celebrated it on the Day of St. Anthony, the patron saint of domestic animals.
DECEMBER
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It was first observed on December 1, 1988, after a meeting of health ministers of all countries called for social tolerance and increased exchange of information on HIV/AIDS. In April 1991, to draw public attention to the problem of AIDS, artist Frank Moore created a red ribbon - the official international symbol of the fight against AIDS.
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International Volunteer Day
The UN General Assembly in 1985 invited governments to annually celebrate December 5th as International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development.
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International Animal Rights Day
The Universal Declaration of Animal Rights is based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and aims to end the exploitation and killing of animals. International Animal Rights Day was established on this day in 1998, the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Human Rights.
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International Mountain Day
Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in a resolution dedicated to the results of the International Year of Mountains, the purpose of which was to raise international awareness of the global importance of mountain ecosystems. Celebrated annually on December 11th since 2003.
Under the auspices of the UN
International decades declared by the UN:
2005–2015 – International Decade for Action “Water for Life”;
2006–2016 – Decade of rehabilitation and sustainable development of the affected regions (third decade after Chernobyl);
2008–2017 – Second UN Decade for the Eradication of Poverty;
2010–2020 – UN Decade dedicated to deserts and the fight against desertification;
2011–2020 – Decade of Action for Road Safety;
2011–2020 – UN Decade of Biodiversity;
2013–2022 – International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures;
2014–2024 – A decade of sustainable energy for all.
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2015
International Year of Soils. Noting that soils are the foundation of agricultural development and food security, and are thus key to sustaining life on Earth, recognizing that the sustainability of soil management is key to addressing the challenges posed by population growth, the United Nations has decided declare December 5th World Soil Day and proclaim 2015 the International Year of Soils. >>>
International Year of Light and Light Technologies. Recognizing the importance of light and lighting technologies to the lives of citizens around the world, noting that 2015 will mark a number of important milestones in the history of light science, and believing that the celebration of the anniversaries of these discoveries in 2015 will provide significant opportunities to celebrate the ongoing nature of the process scientific knowledge V various areas, The United Nations has decided to declare 2015 the International Year of Light and Light Technologies. >>>
At the World Snow Leopard Conservation Forum (with the participation of representatives of the snow leopard's range countries), 2015 was declared the Year of the Snow Leopard. The snow leopard or snow leopard is one of the most mysterious and little-studied animals on the planet. Its habitat today includes the territories of 12 countries - Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. In Russia, this graceful cat lives mainly within the Altai-Sayan ecoregion - in the mountains of the Republics of Altai, Tyva and Buryatia and in the south Krasnoyarsk Territory. According to experts, there are from 3.5 to 7.5 thousand snow leopards in the world, while in Russia their number does not exceed 70-90 individuals. The global population of snow leopards is steadily declining, and the conservation of this species requires coordinated efforts from all countries in its range. On the eve of the forum, WWF experts and Russian Academy Sciences have developed a national strategy for the conservation of snow leopards in Russia for 2014-2022. In addition, October 23 was declared Snow Leopard Day in 12 participating countries of the World Forum.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree according to which 2015 was declared the Year of Literature in the Russian Federation. The Year of Literature is aimed at increasing the efficiency of publishing, increasing interest in reading and growing the popularity of Russian literature in the country and abroad. It is expected that all efforts and funds will be distributed through the created Literature Support Fund and grants. >>>
International Day of Mobilization against the Threat of Nuclear War;
World Wetlands Day;
Day of action against dams. Day of Action to Protect Rivers, Water and Life;
World Water Day;
World Earth Day;
International Bird Day;
Week in September - Worldwide campaign “Cleanse the Planet from Garbage”;
2nd Wednesday of October - International Day for Protection against Natural Disasters;
January 29 – Day of mobilization against the threat of nuclear war . This day commemorates the anniversary of the New Delhi Declaration on January 28, 1985, which called for an end to the nuclear arms race, the reduction and eventual elimination of nuclear arsenals, and the elimination of the threat of nuclear war. It was adopted at a meeting of heads of state and government of India, Argentina, Greece, Mexico, Tanzania and Sweden held in the capital of India.
February 2 - World Wetlands Day has been celebrated since the signing of the convention on February 2, 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, which received the official name “Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat” and became the first international treaty on the protection and rational use of natural resources. The Ramsar Convention was created at the initiative of the International Bureau of Wetlands and Waterfowl.
The treaty's name reflects the original emphasis on the protection and wise use of wetlands, primarily to provide waterfowl habitat. However, over the years, the Convention has expanded its scope to cover all aspects of the protection and wise use of wetlands, highlighting them as ecosystems that are critical to the conservation of biodiversity and the well-being of the world's people.
The Treaty came into force in 1975 and by January 2000 there were 117 Contracting Parties and 1011 sites were included in the List of Sites of International Importance (Ramsar Sites) created under the convention. Information on the status of these objects is contained in the database of the International Bureau for Wetlands and Waterfowl Research and is constantly updated. One of the main conditions for joining the Ramsar Convention is the declaration by the government of a country of at least one Ramsar site on its territory.
UNESCO serves as the Depositary of the Convention, and its administrative functions are entrusted to a secretariat known as the "Ramsar Office", which is managed by IUCN - International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Gland, Switzerland) under the control of the Standing Committee of the Convention. - Unreasonable destruction of forests and drainage of swamps can lead to the emergence of new deserts. According to the Conservation Society, the area of forests on Earth has been halved over the past hundred years. However, while the value of forests seems obvious, swamps are usually viewed solely as useless, even harmful, natural formations. Only in the seventies of the last century did environmental scientists start talking about the fact that swamps play a huge role in the life of waterfowl - as their nesting sites. The total destruction of swamps inevitably entails a reduction in the number of birds, and puts some species on the brink of extinction. Therefore, it is important that some wetlands are necessarily preserved: they represent economic, cultural, scientific and recreational (habitat) value.
March 14 - Dam Action Day . International Day of Action against Dams is celebrated at the initiative of the public organization International Rivers Network (USA). “For rivers, water and life” is the motto of this day.
Over the past half century, 30-60 million people have been displaced worldwide by the construction of large dams. Due to the construction of dams, a total of 400 thousand square meters were flooded. km. the most fertile lands and valuable forests. Dams are a major reason why one fifth of the world's freshwater fish species have either disappeared or are at risk of extinction.
March 22 - World Water Day (World Water Conservation Day). This holiday is celebrated all over the world on March 22. The tradition dates back to 1922, when, within the framework of the UN Environmental Conference held in Rio de Janeiro, the UN General Assembly declared that events related to the protection and development of water resources should be held annually on March 22. In our country, Water Day was first celebrated in 1995 under the motto “Water is life.” The museum first celebrated Water Day in 2002. International Decade for Action "Water for Life" (2005-2015). December 23, 2003 (International Year fresh water) The General Assembly proclaimed the period 2005-2015, commencing with International Water Day on 22 March 2005, as the International Decade for Action “Water for Life” (resolution 58/217). Water is vital for maintaining healthy ecosystems, sustainable development and human survival. Already today it is in short supply in many parts of the world. According to UN experts, approximately 1/6 of the world's population does not have access to clean drinking water, and 1/3 - to water for domestic needs. Every eight seconds, a child dies from water-related illnesses. 10% of all fresh water consumed on the globe is used for domestic purposes, about 20% for industrial needs, and approximately 70% is used for irrigation. Therefore, a lack of water may lead to a food crisis in the near future. The decline in fresh water reserves on the planet is due to wasteful water use, population growth, forest destruction, and environmental pollution. Global climate change may further complicate the water supply situation. As things stand, at least 2 billion people in 48 countries will face water shortages by the middle of the 21st century. In the worst case, according to UN experts, it will affect 7 billion people from 60 states. With the world's growing water scarcity, today's oil wars may be replaced by water wars in the future. The goal of the Decade is further development international cooperation for the purpose of authorization current problems related to water and contribute to the achievement of agreed water goals. The leading organization for coordinating the activities of all stakeholders is the Commission for Sustainable Development.
March 30 - Earth Defense Day . Celebrated annually by the Arab population of the occupied territories and Israel in memory of the patriots killed by Israeli police in 1976 during a demonstration protesting Israel's forced confiscation of Arab lands.
April 1 . - Bird Day. The “oldest” holiday in the environmental calendar is Bird Day. The lines “I’m releasing a bird” belong to A. Pushkin. And he referred us to the “custom of antiquity.” But in Pushkin’s time, the bird festival was not ecological, but seasonal: the arrival of rooks, starlings and other migratory travelers signaled the onset of spring. On this day, it was customary to make larks from dough and sing special chants. Bird Day acquired an ecological character towards the end of the 19th century. In one of the magazine articles " Kindergarten"from 1875 tells about a Dutch holiday in which children, gathering in the square, take a solemn oath not to kill little birds and not to destroy their nests. Apparently, this activity was a common pastime among the children's population (a type of children's hunting), if it was necessary to combat it with the help of special measures. The first International Convention for the Conservation of Birds was signed in 1906. After the revolution, Russia had no time to comply with conventions of this kind. But Bird Day was celebrated in schools and in youth circles. Bird Day was first held in 1924 under the leadership of teacher Mazurov at the Ermolinsk school in the Smolensk region. In 1928, 65 thousand children took part in this holiday, and in 1953 - 5 million schoolchildren (only in the RSFSR). In the USA they didn’t get by with just one day. For several decades, a special center has been operating there to rescue waterfowl suffering as a result of oil leaks from damaged tankers. Volunteers catch birds smeared in oil and wash them 10-15 times in a bath with soapy water. Birds washed free of adhering oil are returned to their usual habitat. In the spring of 1998, the children's magazine "Ant" proposed reviving Bird Day and marking it on April 1st.
April 22 - International Earth Day . Tree Day. The birth of the Earth Day tradition dates back to 1840 in the United States, when J. Sterling Morton moved with his family to the territory of Nebraska. In Nebraska, endless prairies with lonely trees opened up to their eyes, which were supposed to be used for firewood or to build houses. There was nowhere to hide from the sun and wind, and the parched land produced a meager harvest.
Morton and his wife immediately began planting trees and launching a greening campaign. Morton, later editor of the first newspaper in Nebraska, championed the idea of green space to stimulate life on this vast, barren plain. Morton proposed that the citizens of Nebraska, then a newly formed state, establish a day that would be dedicated to landscaping - a kind of Arbor Day.
The idea met with universal support. During the first Tree Day, residents of the state planted about a million trees.
In 1882, Nebraska declared Arbor Day a state holiday, celebrated on Morton's birthday, April 22.
Since 1970, the main activities for the celebration of Tree Day began to be built mainly on the idea of protecting the environment and familiarizing the population with the ongoing depletion of natural resources. The holiday received a new name - Earth Day - and became national. Earth Day organizers sought to launch a grassroots environmental movement that could change consumption patterns and industrial production practices. Earth Day was proclaimed by the UN Secretary General in 1971. Since 1998, Earth Day has been officially recognized by the Russian Federation.
In Russia, Earth Day has been celebrated since 1990. Film festivals, exhibitions, concerts, press conferences, street processions, performances in schools, work with the media are organized, appeals and petitions are prepared.
“Think globally - act locally” - this is the capacious and profound slogan of Earth Days. Of course, it is impossible to solve all the problems of interaction between nature and humanity, and there is no need to set such a task for yourself right away. What is more important is to bring concrete benefit with your own hands, no matter how small it may seem. When doing anything for the benefit of nature, know that you are not alone.
The Goldsman Environmental Foundation, San Francisco, is presenting an Earth Day award to "women and men of imagination and courage who are willing to take any risk to save the environment." Among its laureates is Russian citizen Svyatoslav Zabelin, chairman of the Social-Ecological Union (SoEC) - the most famous and authoritative public environmental organization in the territory of the former Soviet Union.
April 30 – Fire Day (See article. Profession of the courageous: April 30 - Fire Protection Day // OBZh. - 2005. No. 16-20.)
May 3 - sun day. On May 3, according to the decision of UNESCO, the Day of the Sun is celebrated.
To draw attention to the possibilities of using renewable energy sources, the European branch of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES-Europe) has organized an annual Sun Day on a voluntary basis since 1994. Enthusiasts and professionals, public organizations and firms across Europe are organizing various types of events to demonstrate the possibilities of solar energy. In the early morning there is a ceremony to welcome the sunrise, and then until the evening dawn there are solar fairs, races of cars powered by solar energy, song festivals and at the same time serious scientific conferences, where the prospects for the use of solar energy are assessed. Every year Sun Day is celebrated in 14 countries.
As the press service of the Ilmensky State Reserve informed the Ural-Press-Inform agency, the staff of the reserve, together with specialists from the Institute of Mineralogy, on the website of the Institute of Mineralogy "Malachite Box" prepared a new virtual exhibition of photographs by Sergei Malkov "I came into this world to see the sun..."
June 5 - World Environment Day .
Established at the 27th session of the UN General Assembly on December 15, 1972, VDOS promotes public awareness of environmental problems and helps to increase the level of environmental knowledge of every person.
June 17 - World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought . The vast Sahara Desert is believed by scientists to have once been a lush steppe. It turned into a desert due to the growing prosperity of the human herder. Huge herds of animals, which people began to breed, ate and mercilessly trampled down the plants of the steppe. And no one cared about them having time to recover. As a result, the steppe ecosystem was completely disrupted. And where there was a flowering field, now there is a sandy sea. To avoid the emergence of new sugars, an ecological holiday was introduced to combat desertification.
8 July - Day of action against fishing. Fisherman's Day . Celebrated on the second Sunday of July on the basis of the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated November 1, 1988.
Starting from childhood, from Pushkin’s wise fairy tale “About the Fisherman and the Fish,” all our lives until old age, we all love fishing - in all its manifestations. Many of us are real fishermen, albeit amateurs. Many people are familiar with the romance of early sunrises on the lake, and the quiet evening dawn, the best for biting.
For professional fishermen and workers of fishing enterprises, Fisherman's Day is the main holiday of the year.
In 2003, during the Second All-Russian Congress of Animal Rights Defenders, it was decided to hold a Day of Action against Fishing and coincide with Fisherman’s Day.
First day of action against fishing. On July 11, 2003, the first Day of Action against Fishing took place in the city of Novorossiysk. The city authorities, in order to avoid drawing attention to the cruelty of fishing, refused to issue permission to hold the event in a public place, sending animal rights activists to the seaside embankment, where there were practically no people. However, with the support of local environmentalists and the participation of media representatives, the action was successful and included not just picketing and distribution of leaflets, but also an interesting performance. The presentation was as follows: “the fish swam carefree, but a fisherman tracked them down, and throwing his net, he caught defenseless fish in it, and began to catch those that did not fall into the net with a hook. The red blood of the caught fish appeared, which was splashed on the sides. On the white gloves The fisherman appeared red spots. Having caught the fish, he shouted loudly and rejoiced at his catch."
September 16 - International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer .
Life on Earth is unthinkable without the ozone layer, which protects all living things from harmful ultraviolet radiation Sun. The disappearance of the ozonosphere would lead to unpredictable consequences: outbreaks of skin cancer, destruction of plankton in the ocean, and mutations of flora and fauna.
September 20 - Forest Workers Day .
October 4 . - Animal Protection Day . This is the second “oldest” holiday of the environmental calendar, which has been celebrated since 1926. In 1926, Europeans celebrated 700 years since the death of one of the greatest Christian saints, Francis of Assisi. Francis of Assisi was the first among the Christians of the Middle Ages to abandon the condemnation of nature as a devilish obsession and who dared to call animals his brothers: “my brother Wolf,” “my brother Leo.” Legends tell that Francis had an incredible ability to come into contact with wild animals, which not only did not harm him, but obeyed the saint and protected him. And he, in turn, urged people not to harm animals.
The legendary hermit, who lived in medieval Italy, is revered not only as the founder of the Franciscan order, but also as a patron and protector of animals. It is not without reason that on many Renaissance paintings Saint Francis is depicted surrounded by forest animals and birds. Subsequently, in many countries, members of animal protection societies expressed their readiness to celebrate this date annually by organizing a variety of public events. Their goal is to raise public awareness of the need to protect the environment and animals. In many Western countries, it is generally accepted that pets are members of the family, as “full-fledged” as people. Animals received medical care, healthy food, their own holidays and even beauty contests. At the same time, a number of Russian animal rights activists believe that the issues of keeping both wild and domestic animals in our country are being resolved unsatisfactorily. In particular, there is still no federal law on the protection or maintenance of “our little brothers.” In Moscow there is also a legislative gap in this area. These issues are regulated by only a few decrees of the capital’s government, but they are practically not implemented, experts say. Thus, it is not difficult to guess that due to the lack legislative framework The lives of animals, as well as their owners, are not protected.
The decision to celebrate this day was made at the International Congress of Nature Supporters, held in Florence in 1931. Then animal welfare societies in many countries around the world declared their readiness to annually organize various public events. In Russia, this date has been celebrated since 2000 on the initiative of the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Animal Day was established to raise public awareness of the need to protect the environment and increase activity in animal protection. In many Western European countries, pets are considered part of the family and have the same rights as other family members. Russia firmly holds the second place in the world in terms of the number of domestic animals after the United States. Every third Russian family has “little brothers”.
October 14 - Day of Workers of State Nature Reserves . Celebrated since 1997 on the initiative of the Center for Wildlife Conservation, the World Wildlife Fund in honor of the first Russian nature reserve - Barguzinsky, which opened in 1916.
December 1 - World AIDS Day . Almost 20 years ago, the world learned about the existence of a new incurable disease - acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Over the years, unprecedented financial and intellectual efforts have been spent on combating this disease, but the world community is still suffering a crushing defeat. According to the latest UN data, 40 million people on the planet are sick or are carriers of the human immunodeficiency virus and only last year 3 million people died from this disease.
December 3 - International Pesticide Day . International Pesticide Day is celebrated on the third of December to commemorate the major accident at a pesticide plant in India. It was on this day in 1984 that an environmental disaster occurred at a pesticide plant in Bhopal (India). To draw attention to the problems that arise from the production and use of hazardous chemicals, the Latin American Network of Pesticide Activists designated December 3 as Pesticide Pollution Day, which soon became international.
In May 2001, the Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants was adopted in Stockholm, Sweden, by 127 governments. The Stockholm Convention, which is international and legally enshrines the global elimination of pesticides, industrial chemicals and gases, the production and use of which causes great harm to all life on earth, will come into force after ratification by 50 countries. To date, there are only two countries that have ratified the Convention - Canada and Fiji. And therefore, environmentalists from different countries are holding actions around the world on December 3 to remind governments that the Convention requires speedy implementation.
December 29 - International Biodiversity Day . Celebrated since 1993. Its main goal is to once again draw the attention of the inhabitants of the planet to the need to preserve the biological diversity of life on Earth. A special symbolic cemetery was set up at the New York Zoo: 200 tombstones were installed there with the names of animals that have disappeared from the face of the earth over the past 400 years. According to scientists, by 2050 about 20 thousand more plants will disappear. In 1966, data on extinct and endangered species of animals was published under the title “Red Book”. The list of endangered species of animals, unfortunately, is growing. But there is also reason for optimism: there are “green pages” in the Red Book. Species saved from extermination are brought there.
December 29 – international day of biological diversity . In 1992, the UN Conference in Rio de Janeiro brought the diversity of living species, ecosystems and landscapes to the forefront of attention politicians and the public around the world. Biological diversity has been recognized as a vital part of humanity's world heritage and a vital source of its economic and social development. At the same time, today there is a great threat to the existence of species and entire ecosystems. Human-caused species extinction continues at an alarming rate. In this regard, the countries participating in the Conference, including the Republic of Belarus, signed the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The date 29 December was chosen to commemorate the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This day was established on the recommendation of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention held in Nassau in 1994. To date, 188 states from 194 countries around the world are Parties to the Convention on Biodiversity, which have committed themselves to achieving the following goals: conservation of biodiversity; sustainable use of biodiversity components; sharing, on a fair and equitable basis, the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Republic of Belarus ratified the Convention on Biodiversity in 1993. Since then, she has actively participated in all international events and contributed to the development of the provisions of this international document. To achieve the goals of the Convention, environmental legislation related to the conservation of biodiversity is being improved in Belarus. The country has adopted and entered into force such legislative acts as the Law “On Specially Protected Natural Territories and Objects” (as amended on May 23, 2000), the Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Environmental Protection” (as amended on June 17, 2002). ), Law of the Republic of Belarus “On flora"(June 14, 2003), Forest and Land Codes. A number of other legislative acts are being prepared that are designed to provide a legal and economic basis for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, for example, bills on safety in genetic engineering activities, on the treatment of animals, a new version of the law on the protection and use of wildlife, regulations on the Red Book Republic of Belarus, other regulatory legal acts. Belarus is implementing the “National Strategy and Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity”, approved by the Government of the Republic of Belarus in 1997. In accordance with the Scheme for the rational placement of specially protected natural areas, approved in 1995, the system of these territories is expanding and the National Ecological Network is being formed on its basis. A network of specially protected natural areas of international importance for the conservation of biodiversity is also being created - key ornithological, botanical, Ramsar (seven territories: “Olmansky swamps”, “Middle Pripyat”, “Zvanets”, “Sporovsky”, “Osveisky”, “Kotra” and "Yelnya"), cross-border natural areas, biosphere reserves. The habitats and growth of rare and endangered species of wild animals and wild plants. In total, 2,291 habitats and habitats of 360 rare species of animals and plants listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Belarus are protected in the republic. In the republic in 2003, 140 new similar places were identified and transferred under the protection of land users. Today in Belarus, with the financial support of the Global Environment Facility, a national biosafety system is being developed, and a National Coordination Structure of the Clearing-House Mechanism is being created to ensure the exchange of information in the field of international scientific and technical cooperation. A network of non-governmental government organizations is developing that are actively involved in solving global problem conservation of biological diversity. In 2004, work is underway to prepare the third edition of the Red Book of the Republic of Belarus, the publication of which is planned for this year. It will include 156 new species of animals and plants subject to protection, and 88 species will be excluded from the second edition. The new lists of animals and plants have been prepared taking into account modern species assessment criteria developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN, 2001).
On June 5, World Environment Day is celebrated around the world. In Russia in 2017, on the occasion of this holiday, a number of actions and events are planned aimed at attracting public attention to environmental problems. The program of events also includes many excursions with environmental education programs, during which the topic of improving the environmental situation in the country will be discussed.
World Environment Day was proclaimed in 1972 by the UN General Assembly. Then the representative body of the United Nations passed a resolution calling for events to be held annually on this day throughout the world, confirming the desire of countries to preserve and improve the environment.
ria.ru In Russia, June 5 is celebrated not only as World Environment Day, but also as Ecologist Day, which was introduced in 2007 by decree of the President of the Russian Federation. On this day, all Russians are encouraged to take part in events that are held throughout the country. We are talking about environmental cleanups, during which areas are cleaned, or simply visiting National Parks and Nature Reserves.
2rf.ru World Environment Day 2017 in Russia is held according to a busy program. The Ministry of Natural Resources invited everyone to visit the Yugansky nature reserve, where on June 5 an exhibition will be opened that will introduce guests to the mysterious life of the swamps of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Malaya Sosva State Nature Reserve will hold master classes on making crafts from waste materials.
gdehorosho.ru The Tungussky National Park, located in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, will organize tree planting on World Environment Day 2017, and the Ubsunur Basin Nature Reserve will hold a festival dedicated to the snow leopard.