International Day for Biological Diversity

Biological diversity refers to the wide variety of plants, animals and microorganisms, the genetic differences within each species, and the variety of ecosystems (lakes, forest, deserts, agricultural landscapes) that host multiple kinds of interactions among their...

World Bee Day

World Bee Day seeks to lift awareness of the importance of pollinators. Increasingly under threat from human activity, bees contribute significantly to sustainable development, food security and to conserving biodiversity. The date coincides with the birthday of Anton...

World Press Freedom Day

The anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated annually and worldwide as World Press Freedom Day. This Day is for governments to continue their commitment to press freedom, to reflect on issues of press freedom and professional ethics, to defend the...