Their Future is Our Future A healthy planet for migratory birds and people WMBD 2017 will highlight the interdependence of people and nature, and more especially people and migratory animals - in particular birds, as they share the same planet and thus the same limited resources. The 2017 campaign will aim at raising awareness on the need for a sustainable management of our natural resources, demonstrating that birds conservation is also crucial for the future of humankind. #WMBD2017 www.worldmigratorybirdday.org
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World Fair Trade Day recognizes and celebrates 360º fair trade relationships. It supports the livelihood, safety, and well-being of farmers and artisans by shopping fair trade, attending a fair trade event, or sharing fair trade resources. http://www.fairtradefederation.org/wftd/
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World Fair Trade Day recognizes and celebrates 360º fair trade relationships. It supports the livelihood, safety, and well-being of farmers and artisans by shopping fair trade, attending a fair trade event, or sharing fair trade resources. http://www.fairtradefederation.org/wftd/
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The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) addresses environmental issues under IMO’s remit. This includes the control and prevention of ship-source pollution covered by the MARPOL treaty, including oil, chemicals carried in bulk, sewage, garbage and emissions from ships, including air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Other matters covered include ballast water management, anti-fouling systems, ship recycling, pollution preparedness and response, and identification of special areas and particularly sensitive sea areas.
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The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. The central goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development focus on ending poverty, promoting shared economic prosperity, social development and people?s well-being while protecting the environment. Families remain at the centre of social life ensuring the well-being of their members, educating and socializing children and youth and caring for young and old.…
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"Celebrating cultural diversity means opening up new perspectives for sustainable development and promoting creative industries and cultural entrepreneurship as sources of millions of jobs worldwide ? particularly for young people and especially for women. Culture is a sustainable development accelerator whose potential has been recognized in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations." The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to advance the four goals…
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The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues, but also to ensure that we will be able to feed the world, maintain agricultural livelihoods, and enhance human well being into the 21st century and beyond. 2017 Theme is Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism https://www.cbd.int/idb/ #BiodiversityDay
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