The most well-known international environmental days

Across the planet marked by various international environmental days.List of very extensive and covers all areas of the environmental sciences.Honored professions related to nature conservation, conducted actions to protect birds, animals, fighting for the purity of the land, water, air.There is little known as the International Environmental Days (Day of protection of habitats), and carried out officially or mass (eg, Earth Hour).Below are listed the most famous.

March 22 - Day of the water

noted regularly since 1993.Each year, there are thematic events dedicated to the role of water in human life.March 22 environmentalists remind all mankind of how important this resource for all living things.In Russia, on the eve also performed "Marathon of clean water," when pupils and students are familiar with how to construct a system of urban water supply.For high school students spend competitions of children's drawings.Traditionally held in late March, scientific-practical conference devoted to the problems of water resources protection.

Earth Hour

exact date does not have these international environmental days.In Russia and in the world event is held on the last Saturday of March.The action was attended by more than 100 countries and major cities.On this day, the inhabitants of the planet for 1 hour switch off appliances that are not vital, the lights go out in the windows of state institutions, removed lights at advertising and decoration and so on. D.

April 1 - Day of birds

Some international environmental days have a long history.For example, birds are interested in a long time, and in Russia since the late 19th century became a tradition in the spring tinkering houses and feeders migratory creatures.Officially, the holiday is celebrated since the beginning of the last century.Especially happy to take part in the activities the children.

this day young naturalists all over the world together, taking care of the birds: masters and hung houses for them, making bird feeders, harvested food.Also in anticipation of the holiday in many cities are propaganda teams.They talk about the behavior of the annual reviews, feeding habits, putting up posters, feed the birds, and so on. D. In the schools, environmental and yunnatskih centers held celebrations dedicated to this day.

April 22 - Day of Mother Earth

this holiday humanity urge to think about how it relates to the environment.Environmentalists are trying to convey, that only people can take care of your home, of the planet on which they live.The term "Mother Earth" could not be better reflects the relationship between man and the environment.In international environmental days in the media appear publications on the planet, tells the amazing variety of facts.In many cities, Saturdays and cleanup are precisely timed to this date.Indeed, this day could not be better suited to take care of the planet.

May 22 - Day of biodiversity

One of the most comprehensive environmental holidays.Previously, celebrated on 29 December.Biological diversity - this is the life on the planet in all its variety of forms and manifestations.And, unfortunately, it is constantly shrinking: disappear rare species of animals, plants, birds, fish.A growing number of them falls into the Red Book.And in most cases the responsible person.His irrational economic activities (deforestation, pollution, destruction of ecosystems, hunting and so on. D.) Leads to such tragic consequences.Environmentalists have long been sounding the alarm and try to encourage people to a more rational and respect for nature.Otherwise, humanity is in danger of being left alone and thus ruin himself.

June 5 - World Environment Day

The main purpose of this holiday - a desire to cause people to take care of the places where they live, about the world.On this day themed event, and the UN chooses their motto.In many cities held rallies and parades, actions to protect the environment.In schools and camps - green concerts, contests, crafts, posters and essays.One of the mandatory attributes - Saturdays.International environmental awareness days should help people of many problems.

October 4 - Day of animals

this holiday held numerous actions.They are designed for you to draw public attention to the problems of the animal world.And it concerns not only the inhabitants of the wild, but also pets, t. To. The more often occur acts of violence and abuse.One of the most humane and good holidays encourages people to think not only about environmental issues, but also about their own behavior and attitudes towards animals, it awakens the best human qualities.

calls people's attention to various international environmental days.Provide examples of easy: each month there are several events aimed at protecting nature.Unfortunately, there is still a small percentage of people know about them and gives them value.