[October 2022] Environmental Calendar
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Here is a selection of the most relevant celebrations and events on climate change and sustainability that will take place this month.
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OCTOBER 2022
- 03/10 - Responsible Water Management Day - DIAGUA
It calls for the attention of all sectors to work together to improve sanitary conditions and universal access to drinking water.
- 03/10 - World Habitat Day
The United Nations designated the first Monday of October each year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats and the basic right of everyone to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and responsibility to shape the future of our habitats.
- 10/08 - World Migratory Bird Day
It aims to amplify the message about bird conservation. The global scope of the celebrations seeks to raise awareness of the threats migratory birds face, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation for their conservation.
- 10/13 - International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
This day seeks to raise awareness in the States and their inhabitants so that they take measures to reduce the risks derived from natural disasters. The population needs to be prepared to face emergencies and reduce the effects of devastation resulting from floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes or eruptions, which are reported in terms of loss of human life and material damage.
- 10/14 - International Day of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE
The purpose of this day is to create greater awareness of the need to recycle waste electrical and electronic equipment and the impacts that can be generated by its improper management.
- 10/24 - World Development Information Day
This day was created to draw the attention of world public opinion to the problems of development and the need to intensify international cooperation to solve them.
- 10/31 - World Cities Day
It promotes the importance of equitable and adequate access to basic urban services, as pillars of sustainable urbanization and, therefore, of widespread economic and social development.
Source: Ministry of the Environment (Peru) / United Nations Organization
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