Spread the word on Environment Awareness Days

There are an increasing number of awareness days taking place around the world to help raise awareness of challenges facing the environment and ways in which people can help.

So here are a few - more to be added, so please check back soon!

For a list of animal awareness days,
please visit AnimalCharities.co.uk

February
2	World Wetlands Day The 2019 theme draws attention to the vital role of wetlands as a natural solution to cope with climate change.
March
3	World Wildlife Day Held to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. In 2023, the theme is Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation
22	World Water Day World Water Day is about focusing attention on the importance of water and the theme is “Accelerating Change” in 2023
25	Earth Hour As accelerating climate change and staggering biodiversity loss threaten our planet, Earth Hour 2018-2020 endeavours to spark never-before-had conversations on the loss of nature and the urgent need to protect it. Join in Earth Hour 2019.
April
18	International Day for Monuments and Sites This year this offers the opportunity for National and International Scientific Committees to raise awareness about the relevance of rural landscapes, the challenges that encompass their conservation, the benefits that these efforts provide, and how rural landscapes are intrinsically related with sustainable development. Find out more
29 April - 5 May	National Gardening Week Share your passion for plants and your love of gardening!
May
	Walk Where you May Month Every May, enjoy trees and woods. Organised by the Tree Council in the UK.
15-21	National Vegetarian Week National Vegetarian Week is your chance to join millions of others enjoying amazing veggie food
19	Endangered Species Day The day recognizes the national conservation efforts to protect our nation's endangered species and their habitats.
22	International Day for Biological Diversity Also known as World Biodiversity Day, this is a United Nations–sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues.
June
5	World Environment Day World Environment Day is the UN's most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. #OnlyOneEarth
8	World Ocean Day A global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future.
16	National Refill Day Don't buy a plastic bottle for more water - what can you do to REFILL your water bottle? Refill on the go! Have you #GotTheBottle to prevent plastic pollution? More info
July
22 July 6 Aug	National Marine Week The Wildlife Trusts’ nationwide celebration of all things marine lasting 15 fun-filled days to allow for the variation in tide times around the country. Wildlife Trusts around the UK put on a jam-packed programme of events and activities... including inland!
September
	Organic September Be part of the UK's biggest celebration of all things organic and take advantage of some amazing offers and promotions throughout the month
23 Sept - 23 Oct	Seed Gathering Season Organised by the Tree Council to inspire everyone to gather seeds, fruits and nuts and grow the trees of the future. Date to be confirmed
October
	International Walk to School Month Gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking.
4	World Animal Day Each and every one of us can make a difference to animals. Make a pledge to do just that.
November
13	World Kindness Day Promoting, sharing and uniting kindness.
26 Nov - 4 Dec	National Tree Week National Tree Week is the UK's largest tree celebration annually launching the start of the winter tree planting season.
December
11	International Mountain Day Aims to raise awareness about the relevance of mountain forests and the role they play within a green economy, as well as in climate change