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/
Earth Day is a serious reminder that our Earth is the only planet available to us. We need to look after it by protecting land, sea and air for future generations and the wildlife that depend on it. Plan a clean-up of your school, office or a park or river near you and create awareness […]
Observed annually on May 25th, Africa Day is a vibrant celebration of the African continent's diverse cultures, history and achievements.