In partnership with volunteer organizations and individuals around the globe, the International Coastal Cleanup® (ICC) engages people to remove trash from the world’s beaches and waterways. Thanks to millions of volunteers around the world, the ICC has become a beacon of hope, leading and inspiring action in support of our ocean. Since its beginning, more […]
Environmental Health Day addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviours. It encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supportive environments.
National Marine Week is celebrated every year during the second week of October. Its purpose is to create awareness on the marine and coastal environment, the promotion of sustainable use and conservation of these resources, for the benefit of all both present and future generations. As custodian of the marine resources in South Africa, the […]
International e-Waste Day – a day dedicated to tackling the e-waste problem one device at a time. We celebrate International e-Waste Day on 14 October every year.
World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on the 16th October; the date that the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FOA) was founded in 1945. First commemorated by the FOA in 1979, World Food Day aims to promote healthy diets and eradicate hunger issues by 2030.
Today, on World Aquatic Animal Day, we turn our focus to the blue heart of our planet. The ocean covers over 70% of the Earth's surface. By protecting our land environment from litter, we keep it out of the rivers which carry it to our beautiful oceans. Watch this video
The 2026 World Cleanup Day will take place on Friday 19 September.! Together, let’s make 2026 a year of transformation. Let's continue organising cleanup actions, spreading awareness, and inspiring millions. https://www.worldcleanupday.org/