Veganuary- Some people don’t have meat and avoid using products made from animals and only remain on a plant-based diet. Veganuary is carried out during the entire month of January, inspiring people to go vegan, helping individuals to set up vegan food businesses and industry and reducing the carbon foot.

Visit Veganuary | Home | The Go Vegan 31 Day Challenge

Big Garden Birdwatch- Like Big School Birdwater, netizens of the United Kingdom can involve themselves in the total number of bird counts of different species.

Visit Big Garden Birdwatch | The RSPB

National Cleanliness Day- Cleanliness is a sign of development. 30th January is a social call for every citizen of India to maintain a clean and hygienic environment at home, workplace, in public areas, and in tourist places. 

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World Wetlands Day- The UN General Assembly adopted resolution 75/317 on 30th August to witness 2nd February as World Wetlands Day. Wetlands are the most significant part of the ecosystem, hence it is essential for people to understand the importance of wetlands and conserve and restore the degraded wetlands. The theme for 2022 World Wetland Day -' Wetlands Action for People And Nature.'

Theme - Wetlands Action for People And Nature

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National Science Day- On 28th February each year is celebrated as National Science Day, offering tribute to Sir C V Raman for his glorification work in the field of science and technology.in 1928, Sir C V Raman announced his discovery of 'Raman Effect' and awarded Bobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The Theme foe National Science Day 2022 is-' Integrated Approach in S&T for Sustainable Future.'

Theme - Integrated Approach in S&T for Sustainable Future

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World Sparrow Day- World Sparrow Day is celebrated to conservation house sparrows and other common bird species that enhance the beauty of biodiversity and its importance. The theme of 2022 is 'Monitor the sparrow and other common birds.'

Theme - Monitor the sparrow and other common birds

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World Forestry Day- The United General Assembly initiated 21st March to conserve all types of forest in 2012 and take action with all countries at local and national levels to create awareness for restoration of forests and afforestation.

Theme - Forest For Sustainable production and Consumption.

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 World Water Day- In 1992, the UN General Assembly took pledge to observe 22nd March as World Water Day, concentrating mainly in fresh water. The theme for World Water Day 2022- ' Groundwater Making the Invisible Visible.'

Theme -  Groundwater Making the Invisible Visible

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World Meteorological Day- The foundation day of the World Meteorological Organisation 23rd March is celebrated as World Meteorological Day since 1950. This organization was established to study Earth's atmospheric behavior with land and ocean, climate and weather. Its main objective is to focus on natural disasters, natural resources, climate change and sustainable development. 

Theme - Early Warning and Early Action

Visit What we do | World Meteorological Organization (wmo.int)

Earth Hour - Earth Hour is a movement for the impact of climate change on earth, this moment is celebrated every last Saturday of March every year for an hour. Earth hour was started in 2007 by WWF in Sydney, this is a moment of solidarity where 190 countries come together for support to our planet Earth. 

Theme - Shape Our Future

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World Health Day- World Health Organisation founded 7th April as World Health Day in 1948. WHO promotes awareness to remain mentally, physically and emotionally fit. 

Theme - Our Planet, Our Health

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World Heritage Day - In 1982, UNESCO’s General Conference established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, in many countries also celebrated as World Heritage Day. The day is promoted by ICOMOS globally, and the theme for 2021 is “Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures”

Theme - Heritage and Climate

Visit  International Day for Monuments and Sites 2021 - Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

International Mother Earth Day - The first international Mother Earth Day was assumed in 2009 by United General Assembly, for human beings to live peacefully with nature and take necessary steps to conserve nature.

Theme - Invest in our planet

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  Endemic Bird Day - Endemic Day is celebrated in May focusing on distribution and breeding of residential and endemic birds .

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World Bee Day - Bees are excellent pollinators other than butterflies, bats and other pollinating agents. The United Nations observed 20th May as World Bee Day, to conserve the pollinators that help in the fulfillment of sustainable development of goal number 15.

Theme - Bee engaged: Build Back Better for Bees

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International Biodiversity Day - The United Nations observes 22nd May as International Biodiversity day for creating awareness of biodiversity loss due climate change and global warming.

Theme - Our Solutions Are Nature

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World Turtle Day - American Tortoise Rescue was founded in 1990 for the conservation of turtles and tortoise of all species, an annual event is organized on 23rd May World Turtle Day for promoting the protection of tortoise and turtles and their habitats on this planet. 

Theme - Shellebrate!

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Anti Tobacco Day - 31st May is observed as Anti-Tobacco Day by WHO to draw global attention to the fight against diseases caused due to intake of tobacco.

Theme - Tobacco: Threat to our environment

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World Environment Day - The first World Environment Day was celebrated by United Nation Environmental Programme on 5th June 1973 in Sweden.

Theme - Only One Earth

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World Ocean Day - The United Nations General Assembly announced from 2009, 8th June every year will be celebrated as World Ocean Day. People involved in science sectors, researchers, NGOs, and businesses collaborate with the government to create awareness for sustainable use of ocean resources.

Theme - Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean

Visit About - United Nations World Oceans Day (unworldoceansday.org)

State Green Mission (15th to 25th June)- The state of Sikkim aims to recognize as Green State by covering all the wasteland vacant land by planting trees. 

Visit Major Activity: ENVIS Centre, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India (sikenvis.nic.in)

International Working Animals Day - International Working Animals Day is organized by SPANA for the animals working in developing countries around the world. SPANA works for the animals working to get a sufficient amount of food, and rest and not be harmed by any human beings.

Visit SPANA | International Working Animal Day

World Refill Day - World Refill Day is a global movement for beating plastic pollution and living life sustainably. In this movement, all the governing bodies and brand companies are invited by the activist to refill, reuse, reduce and recycle single, virgin or recycled plastic. 

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World Day To Combat Desertification and Drought - In 1994 the United Nations General Assembly established United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification(UNCCD) and declared 17th June as World Day to Combat Desertification And Drought. Hence UNCCD with 197 countries work for restoration of drought and arid regions.  

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Sustainable Gastronomy Day - The United Nations General Assembly designed 18th June Sustainable Gastronomy Day, which is known as art of food. It celebrate the variety of different cuisines taking into account how it is prepared, preserved and cultured sustainably.

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Plastic Free July - Plastic Free July is organized by Plastic Free foundation for the entire month reduce the use of single use plastic in our daily life and find alternatives to avoid use of plastics.

Theme - Turn the Tide, one choice at a time

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World Population Day - In 1989 the United Nations Developmentobserv Programme observed 11th July as World Environmental Day, as the world population reached 500 billion. As per the United Nations Statistics Division in 2011 world reached 7 billion in population. 

Theme -  A world of 8 billion

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World Nature Conservation Day-

International Tiger Day - International Tiger Day is observed on 29th July every year to raise awareness for the conservation of the world's big cats can be extinct in near future. The first International Tiger Day was observed on 2010 when the world was left with only 3000 tigers only. 

Theme - Their survival is in our hands

Visit International Tiger Day (July 29th) – Days Of The Year

International Biodiesel Day - The modified diesel engine invented by German scientist Rudolf Diesel, was powered first time on 10th August 1893 remarked that this engine can also run with vegetable or animal oil. By that time, vegetable and animal oils could be used for scientific reasons. Hence, to maintain a sustainable future and conserve our natural resources, 10th August is celebrated as International Biodiesel Day.

Theme - Building a shared future for all life

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World Elephant Day - Elephants in Asia and Africa are a threat to illegal poaching and human-elephant conflict. For better protection and conservation of elephants and its nich World Elephant Day is celebrated.

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International Clean Air Day for Blue Skies - The International Clean Air Day is observed aiming toward rising concern for air, water and soil pollution resulting high in mortality rate, also focusing on climate change, human health and sustainable development goals. 

Themes - The Air We Share.

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World Ozone Day- The Montreal Protocol was implemented with the signing of 28 countries, to protect the ozone layer from harmful chemicals such as CFCs and HCFCs. This protocol was adopted in September 1987 in Vienna Convention to protect against the depletion of the ozone layer. In 1994, the United General Assembly announced 16th September as International Day for the Preservation of Ozone Layer. 

Theme- Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth

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International Coastal Clean Up Day - The first International Coastal Cleanup was done by Linda Maraniss and Kathy O’Hara in 18th September 1986 in Texas, Washington, DC. This was the beginning of the movement for cleaning the trashes in the coastline areas and eliminate trash from oceans.

Theme - Achieving a Trash free coastline

Visit Trash Free Seas: International Coastal Cleanup® - Ocean Conservancy

World Car Free Day- World Car Free Day gives chance to the cyclist to promote walking and cycling to the people in a safer environment. This also helps to reduce air pollution and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Visit  World Car-Free Day on 22 September a great opportunity to reduce air pollution (unep.org)

Green Consumer Day- Green Consumer Day is observed nationally and internationally on the 28th of September every year and runs an awareness campaign for consumers to buy eco-friendly products and lead a sustainable life.

International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction- The United Nations General Assembly in 2017 declared to observe 29th September as International Day of Awareness on Food Loss And Waste Reduction to fight against poverty and hunger. 

World Wildlife Week (1st to 8th October)- World Wildlife Week is celebrated for the conservation and protection of wildlife species. This week was first commenced in 1952 for raising awareness for preservation of wildlife. 

Visit WWF-India Celebrating Wildlife Week | WWF India

Animal Welfare Day - MISSION OF WORLD ANIMAL DAY

To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It's celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. Through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognized as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare.

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World Habitat Day (4th-10th October)- The first Monday of October every year is celebrated as World Habitat Day since 1985 as entitled by the United Nations.The theme of World Habitat Day 2022 is- 'Inclusive, Vibrant Neighborhoods and Communities'.

Theme - Homes build lives and strengthen the future

Visit Expression of Interest to host World Habitat Day | UN-Habitat (unhabitat.org)

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)- World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated for rising concerns and threats to migratory bird and their habitat. Every year across the globe educational events, bird watching programs, migratory bird count surveys and photography competitions are organized to aware citizens of the conservation of migratory birds.

Theme- Light Pollution

Visit What is World Migratory Bird Day? | World Migratory Bird Day

International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction- In 1989, the United General Assembly promoted the 13th of October as International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction every year. This day is called for creating awareness in every place on earth focusing on hazards and risks whether human and natural.

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Reptile Awareness Day- Reptile Awareness Day is celebrated on 21st of October annually to create an awareness of the threat to reptiles and the loss of habitat.

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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of Environment in War and Armed Conflicts- The United General Assembly declared 6th November as International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of Environment in War and Armed Conflicts, aiming towards conservation of natural resources and sustainable developmental goals.

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National Pollution Prevention Day- The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, occurred on the 2nd of December 1984, by the blast of Methyl Isocyanate with many deaths any people suffering till today.

Visit National Pollution Prevention Day | National Health Portal Of India (nhp.gov.in)

World Soil Day- World Soil Day, is observed on 5th December, for the management of soil health and resources. This day is organized to raise awareness for soil degradation and salinity and increase the productivity of soil.

Theme - Soils: Where food begins

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International Mountain Day- In 2003 first International Mountain Day was initiated by United Nations, as mountains are of great importance to the ecosystem and provide fresh water and food to humans in downstream and mountain regions. 

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National Energy Conservation Day