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June 2023

Thu 8
June 8, 2023

World Oceans Day

With oceans making up 66 per cent of our earth, it’s crucial we raise awareness about and tackle the threats facing these life-giving and life-containing bodies of water. World Oceans Day celebrates the ocean and the important role it plays in our lives.

Thu 15
June 15, 2023

Clean Air Day

Every year, air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK.  The World Health Organisation and the UK Government recognise that air pollution is the largest environmental health risk we face today. With many partners across the UK, we can work together to reduce air pollution.

Fri 16
June 16, 2023

World Refill Day

World Refill Day on 16 June is a global public awareness campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste.

Thu 22
June 22, 2023

World Rainforest Day

On World Rainforest Day we celebrate rainforests and their role in sustaining all life on Earth. These ecosystems, covering just 2 per cent of Earth's surface, hold an immense power to mitigate the effects of climate change. Standing rainforests are carbon sinks, absorbing and storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They play […]

Thu 29
June 29, 2023

International Day of the Tropic

The International Day of Tropics celebrates the diversity of the tropics as well as the problems and opportunities that nations of the Tropics face. The Tropics are a region of the Earth, roughly defined as the area between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn. They are faced with many challenges including deforestation […]

Thu 29
June 29, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

World Population Day

We have a huge population of over 8 billion people across the world, and this is constantly growing. With a growing population there are also growing problems for housing, the economy and the environment but with management we can create a healthy and sustainable world for future populations to live a happy healthy life. World […]

July 2023

Sat 1
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Plastic Free July

Plastic free July raises awareness of plastic waste, especially single-use plastic waste. The month is made for taking action, and to educate and encourage others to take part too. The campaign has 100+ Million participants worldwide. you can take part by signing up on their website. You can also join us by signing up to […]

Sat 1
July 1, 2023 - July 7, 2023

Net Zero Week

Net Zero Week is to spread awareness of what it means and why it is important that we aim to reach it if we want to reduce the effects of climate change.

Sat 1
July 1, 2023 - July 7, 2023

Clean Beaches Week

This week was claimed to celebrate our beautiful beaches and to educate on the importance of keeping our beaches clean and safe. Many take part by litter picking on the beach and avoid rubbish floating in our shores.

Mon 3
July 3, 2023

International Plastic Bag Free Day

International plastic bag free day is a global campaign that aims to reduce or get rid of plastic bag usage. Plastic bags are an enemy to the environment and take up to 500 years to disintegrate. Tonnes of plastic bags are thrown into landfill and our waterways.

Sat 22
July 22, 2023 - August 5, 2023

National Marine Week

This campaign spreads over 2 weeks to share the importance of our marine wildlife and why we must protect it.  It raises awareness and encourages us to appreciate and protect our oceans and shares action on how to do it.

Wed 26
July 26, 2023 - August 26, 2023

International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems.

Since 1980, we have lost half of the mangrove forests. Some countries have lost more than 80 per cent of their mangrove population. Mangroves are important as they can withstand flooding and low oxygen, they also provide habitats for fish and crustaceans as well as protects its surrounding area from coastline erosion and climate change […]

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