As in prior years, 2024 will be filled with commemorative dates and environmental focus. An organization that operates with the backing of the United Nations and other international bodies collaborates to raise public awareness about ecological issues and sustainable living.
Ecological calendar 2024
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The Penguin Awareness Day is celebrated on a Saturday at the start of the year, while the calendar also marks the snow moon and the squirrel moon. Many related anniversaries occur during this period, including Environmental Education and efforts to reduce CO2 emissions.
-February
February opens with World Greyhound Day, highlighting ongoing studies of wetlands and the end of hunting seasons. The aim is to draw attention to mistreatment and abandonment of certain animals, alongside International Day without Plastic Straws. Other notable dates focus on weather and science in general, the role of women and girls in science, and the care of whales. The month also features a week dedicated to reducing energy poverty.
-March
March brings spring and a broad range of dates in the calendar, including World Wildlife and Nature Day, energy efficiency, river-based action, forest conservation, and water and weather related observances. The lunar cycle culminates with World Climate Day and Earth Hour, an event organized by WWF that encourages a voluntary global blackout to raise awareness about climate action.
Forests and water have dedicated days in the calendar, as noted by the agencies involved in compiling the calendar.
-April
April includes World Awareness Day aimed at expanding global health awareness beyond political and economic agreements, and the observance for Earth Month. It also notes a coincidence between noise awareness and laboratory animal welfare, along with a special day dedicated to protecting amphibians.
-May
May fills with commemorations from World Tuna Day to Tobacco-Free Day, including migratory birds, recycling, bees, and biodiversity, as well as nature parks. The European Natura 2000 Network Day, marked in 2000, stands out, along with the Habitat Directive anniversary tied to the Life Natura Activa Red Natura project carried forward by environmental organizations.
-June
June highlights World Environment Day, and also celebrates the bicycle, oceans, desertification and drought prevention, summer solstice, and European Sustainable Energy Week, providing a broad view of environmental action through the month.
From drought impacts to seasonal shifts, the calendar underscores the ongoing need to protect water resources and natural landscapes.
-July
Mid-summer continues with observances like International Day of No Plastic Bags, soil protection, the companionship of dogs, and the defense of mangroves, reflecting a wide spectrum of ecological concerns from waste reduction to habitat preservation.
-August
World Cat Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, forest fire prevention, and opposition to nuclear testing appear in August, highlighting biodiversity and safe environmental practices around the globe.
-September
Autumn arrives with International Clean Air Day for Blue Skies, ozone protection, and solid waste management. Other September observances include European Car-Free Day, environmental health, and awareness of food loss and waste.
-October
October brings World Animal Day and habitat protection, followed by efforts to reduce natural disasters, curb electronic waste, conserve nature, and mark the day against climate change.
Flood awareness and related environmental topics appear as recurring themes in the month as well.
-November
November hosts World Ecology Day, efforts to prevent environmental exploitation during conflict, science for peace, and the ongoing discussion around sustainable consumption. Climate Summit discussions and events also shape the month.
-December
December closes the year with observances around pesticide awareness, soil health, human rights, and mountain ecosystems. The winter solstice falls on December 21, marking the turning of the season.
The year 2024 was proclaimed the International Year of Camelids by the Food and Agriculture Organization to emphasize the economic and cultural importance of camelids, including dromedaries, Bactrian camels, vicuñas, alpacas, llamas, and guanacos. This declaration aims to raise public and governmental awareness about their ecological and social contributions.