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Environmental Date Date(s) National Bird Day: January 5 International Zebra Day: January 31 World Wetlands Day: February 2 World Ostrich Day [3] [4] February 2 World Marmot Day [5] [6] February 2 World Pangolin Day [7] [8] Third Saturday of February World Whale Day [9] Third Sunday of February World Bonobo Day [10] [11] [12] February 14 World ...
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World Environment Day was established in 1972 by the United Nations at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment (5–16 June 1972), that had resulted from discussions on the integration of human interactions and the environment. One year later, in 1973, the first WED was held with the theme "Only One Earth".
The statues of Captain James Cook and Queen Victoria in Melbourne are vandalised on the eve of Australia Day. The statue of Cook is cut down and its plinth defaced with the words "The colony will fall". [62] Researchers Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer are named as 2024 Australians of the Year. [63]
Amnesty International called for international action to save Pakistan from severe heatwaves, stating that the country is at the forefront of the climate crisis. In their report, released on World Environment Day, they highlighted the vulnerability of Pakistanis to heatwaves due to a lack of means to protect themselves from high temperatures. [4]
Major contribution to protecting Australia's native plants and animals, ecosystems, and people from dangerous new invasive species [91] Australia: Peter Rawlinson Award: Australian Conservation Foundation: Outstanding voluntary contribution to the Australian environment [92] Australia: World Environment Day Awards: United Nations Association of ...
Conservation in Australia is an issue of state and federal policy. Australia is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, [1] with a large portion of species endemic to Australia. Preserving this wealth of biodiversity is important for future generations. 25% of Australia is managed for conservation. [2]
Climate Finance Unit, Pakistan - under the supervision of the current secretary-in-charge. [3] Development Wing - policy matters relating to development schemes. It monitors development projects, work/cash plans, and more. [3] Environment Wing - it is headed by the Director-General. It focuses on Environmental Legislation, trans-boundary (inter ...