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4 Oct 2014 |
World Animal DayWorld Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. October 4 was chosen as... read more |
4 Oct 2014 |
National Organic WeekNational Organic Week Australia (NOW) is 10 days of targeted media and locally-staged activities designed to increase awareness of the benefits of organic products and farming production... read more |
19 Oct 2014 |
Bird Week - meet the neighboursPhoto © ABC Science
Over 860 (and counting) species of birds have been recorded in Australia.... read more |
19 Oct 2014 |
National Water WeekWater must be used wisely if there is to be enough to meet the needs of future generations. Awareness about the amount of water used in everyday tasks is the first step in developing a responsible approach to water use. This year, National Water Week will focus on the importance of liveable communities on a national scale, in which sustainable water management is a key component. National... read more |
10 Nov 2014 |
National Recycling WeekIn November 1996, Planet Ark founded National Recycling Week to bring a national focus to the environmental benefits of recycling. Now in its 18th year, this campaign continues to educate and stimulate behaviour change, by:
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21 Nov 2014 |
World Fisheries DayThe World Fisheries Day helps in highlighting the critical importance to human lives, of water and the lives it sustains, both in and out of water. Water forms a continuum, whether contained in rivers, lakes, and ocean. |
13 Mar 2015 |
Ride2School dayThe Ride2School Program is designed to make riding, walking, skating and scooting the normal mode of transport for students across... read more |
14 Mar 2015 |
International day of action for riversLift your voices to celebrate the world's rivers and those who struggle to protect them. It is a day to educate one another about the threats facing our rivers, and learn about better water and energy solutions. » http://www.internationalrivers.org/international-day-of-action-for-rivers... |
21 Mar 2015 |
World Forestry DayThe concept of having a World Forestry Day originated at the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture in 1971. Later that year, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation gave support to the idea. |
22 Mar 2015 |
World Water DayAn international day to celebrate freshwater, focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. » http://www.unwater.org/activities/... read more |