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Terra Viva Grants Directory
Date: January - June 2012
Organisation: Terra Viva Grants
The Terra Viva Grants Directory provides information about international grant funding for agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources in the developing world.
Resource link: https://sites.google.com/a/terravivagrants.org/directory/Home/monthly-update
Date: January - June 2012
Organisation: Terra Viva Grants
The Terra Viva Grants Directory provides information about international grant funding for agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources in the developing world.
Resource link: https://sites.google.com/a/terravivagrants.org/directory/Home/monthly-update
UN International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
Date: 1 January - 31 December 2012
Organisation: UN
Sustainable energy provides new opportunities for growth during the economic downturn. Sustainable energy enables businesses to grow, generate jobs, and create new markets. Millions more children can study after dark. Countries can grow more resilient, competitive economies. With sustainable energy, countries can leapfrog over the limits of the energy systems of the past and build the clean energy economies of the future.
Resource link: http://www.sustainableenergyforall.org/
Date: 1 January - 31 December 2012
Organisation: UN
Sustainable energy provides new opportunities for growth during the economic downturn. Sustainable energy enables businesses to grow, generate jobs, and create new markets. Millions more children can study after dark. Countries can grow more resilient, competitive economies. With sustainable energy, countries can leapfrog over the limits of the energy systems of the past and build the clean energy economies of the future.
Resource link: http://www.sustainableenergyforall.org/
International Day for Biological Diversity
Date: 22 May 2012
Organisation: UN
The UN General Assembly, by its resolution 55/201 of 20 December 2000, proclaimed 22 May as The International Day for Biological Diversity, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/biodiversityday/
Date: 22 May 2012
Organisation: UN
The UN General Assembly, by its resolution 55/201 of 20 December 2000, proclaimed 22 May as The International Day for Biological Diversity, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/biodiversityday/
Rio+20: UN Conference on Sustainable Development
Date: 20 - 22 June 2012
Organisation: UNCSD Secretariat
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 UNCED in Rio de Janeiro, and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 WSSD in Johannesburg.
The Conference will focus on two themes:
(a) a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication; and
(b) the institutional framework for sustainable development.
The objective of the Conference is to:
- secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development
- assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and
- address new and emerging challenges.
Resource link: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?menu=14
Date: 20 - 22 June 2012
Organisation: UNCSD Secretariat
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the 1992 UNCED in Rio de Janeiro, and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 WSSD in Johannesburg.
The Conference will focus on two themes:
(a) a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication; and
(b) the institutional framework for sustainable development.
The objective of the Conference is to:
- secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development
- assess the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and
- address new and emerging challenges.
Resource link: http://www.uncsd2012.org/rio20/index.php?menu=14
World Environment Day
Date: 5 June 2012
Organisation: UNEP
World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. WED activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere. WED is also a day for people from all walks of life to come together to ensure a cleaner, greener and brighter outlook for themselves and future generations.
India has been named the Global Host country for World Environment Day 2011, following the theme of 'Forests: Nature at Your Service' .
Resource link: http://www.unep.org/wed/
Date: 5 June 2012
Organisation: UNEP
World Environment Day (WED) is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. WED activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere. WED is also a day for people from all walks of life to come together to ensure a cleaner, greener and brighter outlook for themselves and future generations.
India has been named the Global Host country for World Environment Day 2011, following the theme of 'Forests: Nature at Your Service' .
Resource link: http://www.unep.org/wed/
World Oceans Day
Date: 8 June 2012
Organisation: UN
By its resolution 63/111 of 5 December 2008, the UN General Assembly designated 8 June as World Oceans Day.
The official designation of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to raise global awareness of the challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans. The lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe, the oceans are also a major source of food and medicines and a critical part of the biosphere.
The 2012 theme for World Oceans Day, celebrated on June 8th, will be "Youth: The Next Wave for Change."
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/oceansday/
Date: 8 June 2012
Organisation: UN
By its resolution 63/111 of 5 December 2008, the UN General Assembly designated 8 June as World Oceans Day.
The official designation of World Oceans Day is an opportunity to raise global awareness of the challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans. The lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe, the oceans are also a major source of food and medicines and a critical part of the biosphere.
The 2012 theme for World Oceans Day, celebrated on June 8th, will be "Youth: The Next Wave for Change."
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/oceansday/
World Day to Combat Desertification
Date: 17 June 2012
Organisation: UN
There is a close relationship between livelihood, ecosystem wellbeing and soils that are rich in biodiversity. Healthy soils produce life, and yet soil health depends a lot on how individuals use their land. What we do to our soils determines the quality and quantity of the food we eat and how our ecosystems serve us. Our increasing ecological interdependence also means enhancing soils anywhere enhances life everywhere. Where well tended, soil biodiversity will be a resource for use by future generations, and for services that are yet to be discovered.
In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to promote public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/desertificationday/
Date: 17 June 2012
Organisation: UN
There is a close relationship between livelihood, ecosystem wellbeing and soils that are rich in biodiversity. Healthy soils produce life, and yet soil health depends a lot on how individuals use their land. What we do to our soils determines the quality and quantity of the food we eat and how our ecosystems serve us. Our increasing ecological interdependence also means enhancing soils anywhere enhances life everywhere. Where well tended, soil biodiversity will be a resource for use by future generations, and for services that are yet to be discovered.
In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to promote public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/desertificationday/
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
Date: 29 August 2012
Organisation: UN
This Day is meant to galvanize the United Nations, Member States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, youth networks and the media to inform, educate and advocate about the necessity of banning nuclear tests as a valuable step towards achieving a safer world. The Preamble of the resolution emphasizes that "every effort should be made to end nuclear tests in order to avert devastating and harmful effects on the lives and health of people" and that "the end of nuclear tests is one of the key means of achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.”
The International Day was created as a result of the many recent bilateral and multilateral governmental level developments, of broad movements in civil society, and of the efforts of the UN Secretary-General himself.
Since its establishment, the International Day against Nuclear Tests, together with other events and actions, has helped to create a global environment with more optimistic prospects towards a world free of nuclear weapons. There have been visible signs of progress on various fronts.
This year, 2011, marks the Twentieth Anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/againstnucleartestsday/
Date: 29 August 2012
Organisation: UN
This Day is meant to galvanize the United Nations, Member States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, youth networks and the media to inform, educate and advocate about the necessity of banning nuclear tests as a valuable step towards achieving a safer world. The Preamble of the resolution emphasizes that "every effort should be made to end nuclear tests in order to avert devastating and harmful effects on the lives and health of people" and that "the end of nuclear tests is one of the key means of achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.”
The International Day was created as a result of the many recent bilateral and multilateral governmental level developments, of broad movements in civil society, and of the efforts of the UN Secretary-General himself.
Since its establishment, the International Day against Nuclear Tests, together with other events and actions, has helped to create a global environment with more optimistic prospects towards a world free of nuclear weapons. There have been visible signs of progress on various fronts.
This year, 2011, marks the Twentieth Anniversary of the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/againstnucleartestsday/
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Date: 16 September 2012
Organisation: UN, UNEP
The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16 every year. This event commemorates the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.
On this day primary and secondary school educators throughout the world organise classroom activities that focus on topics related to the ozone layer, climate change and ozone depletion. Some teachers use educational packages from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) that have been specifically tailored to address topics about the earth's ozone layer.
Other activities that are organised by different community groups, individuals, schools and local organisations across the world include:
- The promotion of ozone friendly products;
- Special programs and events on saving the ozone layer;
- The distribution of the UNEP's public awareness posters to be used for events centered on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer;
- The distribution of awards to those who worked hard to protect the earth's ozone layer.
Resource link: http://www.uneptie.org/ozonaction/events/ozoneday/index.htm
Date: 16 September 2012
Organisation: UN, UNEP
The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16 every year. This event commemorates the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.
On this day primary and secondary school educators throughout the world organise classroom activities that focus on topics related to the ozone layer, climate change and ozone depletion. Some teachers use educational packages from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) that have been specifically tailored to address topics about the earth's ozone layer.
Other activities that are organised by different community groups, individuals, schools and local organisations across the world include:
- The promotion of ozone friendly products;
- Special programs and events on saving the ozone layer;
- The distribution of the UNEP's public awareness posters to be used for events centered on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer;
- The distribution of awards to those who worked hard to protect the earth's ozone layer.
Resource link: http://www.uneptie.org/ozonaction/events/ozoneday/index.htm
World Habitat Day
Date: 3 October 2012
Organisation: UN
In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/habitatday/
Date: 3 October 2012
Organisation: UN
In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/habitatday/
COP 18
Date: 26 - 27 November 2012
Location: Qatar
The eighteenth Conference of Parties (COP 18) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) will take place from November 26 to 27, 2012 in Qatar.
The UNFCCC faces similar political challenges as the Rio+20 summit, as evidenced by the recent meeting in Durban, South Africa. At COP 18, leaders from the United Nations’ 193 countries will meet to discuss numerous issues. These include extracting firm funding commitments for the Green Climate Fund, clarifying what the successor treaty to the Kyoto protocol will look like, and whether to extend the current Kyoto Protocol to 2017 or 2020.
Resource link: http://blogs.cfr.org/patrick/2012/01/04/what-will-the-world-decide-in-2012/
Date: 26 - 27 November 2012
Location: Qatar
The eighteenth Conference of Parties (COP 18) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) will take place from November 26 to 27, 2012 in Qatar.
The UNFCCC faces similar political challenges as the Rio+20 summit, as evidenced by the recent meeting in Durban, South Africa. At COP 18, leaders from the United Nations’ 193 countries will meet to discuss numerous issues. These include extracting firm funding commitments for the Green Climate Fund, clarifying what the successor treaty to the Kyoto protocol will look like, and whether to extend the current Kyoto Protocol to 2017 or 2020.
Resource link: http://blogs.cfr.org/patrick/2012/01/04/what-will-the-world-decide-in-2012/
International Mountain Day
Date: 11 December 2012
Organisation: UN
The International 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 adaptation measures.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/mountainday/
Date: 11 December 2012
Organisation: UN
The International 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 adaptation measures.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/mountainday/
World Meteorological Day
Date: 23 March 2013
Organisation: WMO
Each year, on 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization, its 189 Members and the worldwide meteorological community celebrate World Meteorological Day around a chosen theme.
Resource link: http://www.wmo.int/worldmetday/index_en.html
Date: 23 March 2013
Organisation: WMO
Each year, on 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization, its 189 Members and the worldwide meteorological community celebrate World Meteorological Day around a chosen theme.
Resource link: http://www.wmo.int/worldmetday/index_en.html
International Mother Earth Day
Date: 22 April 2013
Organisation: UN
Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet. For instance, Bolivians call Mother Earth Pachamama and Nicaraguans refer to her as Tonantzin.
The proclamation of 22 April as International Mother Earth Day is an acknowledgement that the Earth and its ecosystems provide its inhabitants with life and sustenance. It also recognizes a collective responsibility, as called for in the 1992 Rio Declaration, to promote harmony with nature and the Earth to achieve a just balance among the economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations of humanity.
International Mother Earth Day provides an opportunity to raise public awareness around the world to the challenges regarding the well-being of the planet and all the life it supports.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/motherearthday/
Date: 22 April 2013
Organisation: UN
Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet. For instance, Bolivians call Mother Earth Pachamama and Nicaraguans refer to her as Tonantzin.
The proclamation of 22 April as International Mother Earth Day is an acknowledgement that the Earth and its ecosystems provide its inhabitants with life and sustenance. It also recognizes a collective responsibility, as called for in the 1992 Rio Declaration, to promote harmony with nature and the Earth to achieve a just balance among the economic, social and environmental needs of present and future generations of humanity.
International Mother Earth Day provides an opportunity to raise public awareness around the world to the challenges regarding the well-being of the planet and all the life it supports.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/motherearthday/
International Migratory Bird Day
Date: 14 - 15 May 2013
Organisation: EFTA
International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), the signature program of EFTA, is the only international education program that highlights and celebrates the migration of nearly 350 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Each year IMBD explores a different aspect of migratory birds and their conservation.
Resource link: http://www.birdday.org/
Date: 14 - 15 May 2013
Organisation: EFTA
International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), the signature program of EFTA, is the only international education program that highlights and celebrates the migration of nearly 350 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Each year IMBD explores a different aspect of migratory birds and their conservation.
Resource link: http://www.birdday.org/
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