The United Arab Emirates is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation, and we couldn’t be more excited to see it growing with every passing year. If you live in UAE, you know already that the country is at the forefront of celebrating various global and local events dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action towards preserving our planet.
Here's your guide to some of the most important sustainable events happening internationally and in the United Arab Emirates in 2024:
International Celebrations:
- World Wild Day - 3 March 2024: Celebrating the natural world that surrounds us and it's inhabitants, this day highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and the steps we can take to protect endangered species.
- Global Recycling Day - 18 March 2024: Created in 2018, this day helps recognize recycling's pivotal role in preserving natural resources and reducing waste.
- World Water Day - 22 March 2024: This annual event looks at the threats that the lack of access to water lead to, including the lack of safe drinking water and sanitation, as well as significance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable management of water resources.
- Earth Hour - 23 March 2024: Celebrated on the last Saturday of March, this event encourages individuals, communities, and businesses worldwide to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, symbolizing a commitment to the planet and help raise awareness of the issues facing our planet.
- Earth Day - 22 April 2024: A global event dedicated to environmental protection, celebrated with various activities aimed at promoting eco-awareness and action. The official theme for 2024's awareness event is "Planet vs. Plastics".
- World Turtle Day (23 May 2024) and World Sea Turtle Day (16 June 2024): Raising awareness about the plight of turtles, both days celebrate these marine creatures, focusing on their protection and the conservation of their habitats.
- World Environment Day - 5 June 2024: The United Nations' principal date for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. This year, the theme regards the land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience and it will be hosted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
UAE's Environmental Days:
- National Environment Day - 4 February 2024: Launched 19 years ago, the date is the ideal time to reflect on UAE's environmental achievements and future goals. This year, President Sheikh Mohamed extended UAE's Year of Sustainability for 2024
- Gulf Wildlife Day - 30 December 2024: Happening across all of the GCC countries, the Gulf Wildlife Day marks the efforts to conserve wildlife across the Gulf region, emphasizing the unique biodiversity that needs protection.
Significant Events:
- Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week - (16-18 April 2024): This critical conference will bring together global leaders in Dubai to address climate change and its impacts, showcasing UAE's leadership in global sustainability efforts.
Save these important sustainable dates in your calendar so you know when is the time to fight for the right cause.