Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                

Days of International Importance: Made by Deven

Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 8

Days of International

Importance

Made by Deven
World Environment Day: 5THJune
We share our planet with millions of life
forms and hence its necessary for us to
protect it in order to maintain a
balanced ecosystem. The world
Environment Day (WED) is celebrated in
over 100 countries to encourage
awareness and action for the
environment. This day serves as the
‘people’s day’ for making a difference
FACT FILE
through positive activities. According to a new UN report on
air pollution in the Asia-Pacific
region, implementing 25
These include organization clean up
technology policies could see up
campaigns, no car days, plastic bans, to 20 per cent reduction in
tree-planting and recycling drives carbon dioxide and 45 per cent
reduction in methane emissions
Effects of World Environment Day

Before After
 On this day, communities and individuals around the world work to
increase awareness of the importance of conserving the environment
 The positive global impact of environmental regulations and controls
and engage in activities that serve to educate and improve
their environment locally.
International Yoga Day: 21st June
The International Day of Yoga has been
celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015.
Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual
practice which originated in India. The Indian
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in his UN
address suggested the date of 21 June, as it is
the longest day of the year in the Northern
Hemisphere and shares a special significance in
many parts of the world.
FACT FILE
The first International Day of Yoga created a Daily Yogic practices
record for the largest yoga class, and another can prevent chronic
for the largest number of participating ailments from
nationalities. damaging our body
Effects of International Yoga Day

 When thinking of improving your fitness, most of us think, going to the


gym. But yoga can give all that a gym can, but in a peaceful, safe & more
holistic way. A few minutes a day practicing will soon make you really feel
the difference in your flexibility.
World Wetland Day: 2nd February
World Wetlands Day occurs annually on
February 2, when a small group of
environmentalists signed an international
agreement at the Ramsar Convention in Iran.
Established to raise awareness about the value
of wetlands for humanity and the planet.

Each year, government agencies, non-


governmental organizations, and groups of
citizens at all levels of the community have FACT FILE
taken advantage of the opportunity to Wetlands are always
undertake actions aimed at raising public associated with land. They are
awareness of wetland values and benefits the barrier between land and
water. The wetland biome
such as conservation includes swamps, bogs,
and marshes
Effects of World Wetland Day

 Serve as buffers on the coast against storms and flooding, and


naturally filter water by breaking down or transforming harmful
pollutants. Biologically diverse ecosystems that provide habitat for
many species.
Thank You

You might also like