World Oceans Day- June 8

 

World Oceans Day- June 8

    Two third of the earth is surrounded by water. In that, 96.5% of the Earth's total water is from the oceans. The oceans produce 50% of oxygen in the atmosphere. It is assumed that by 2030, ocean related industries shall give employment to 40 million people.

    "Ocean is a collection of undiscovered treasures" it is the place of earth's biodiversity. There are still lots of places yet to be discovered beneath the oceans.

    Humans exploit the biodiversity of oceans through pollution. 90% of big fishes are under the threat of being extinct. 50% of coral reefs are destroyed; they are the rain forest of oceans. Varieties of ocean mammals are dependent on coral reefs for their survival and reproduction.

    

    The World Commission on Environment and Development noted the need of voices to support oceans conservation in the year 1987. In 1992 some inter governmental organizations and NGOs started World Oceans day to spread awareness.

    In 2004, the Ocean Project and World Ocean Network launched a movement "Help Make a Difference for our Ocean Planet". It was an online platform to collect petitions all over the world to declare Ocean day as an International day. Finally all the petitions were forwarded to UN General Assembly and in 2008, the UN General Assembly announced June 8 as World Oceans Day.

                      

    The Sustainable Development Goal number 14, instructs the world countries to archive "Conserve and Sustainable use of Oceans, seas, and marine resources" by 2030.

    "The Ocean: Life and Livelihood" is the theme of 2021's World Ocean Day.

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression - June 4

 

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression - June 4

    In 1982, Lebanon war was the hot topic everywhere. The aggressive move of Israel let the children of Lebanon and Palestinians suffer. Children are always the victims of war. Their innocent hearts will be filled with terrible emotions and pain due to war. 

    Most violent actions like killing, sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools and hospitals, and denial of humanitarian access during war left the children alone as victims.

    This day is to commemorate the sufferings of children all over the world who are victims of mental, physical and emotional trauma due to war. So on 19th August 1982, the UN General Assembly, decided to spread awareness about the rights of children with a protocol of conversation over the rights of child. They announced June 4th as International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.

World Bicycle day - June 3

 World Bicycle day - June 3

    In this rapid world, technology is also rapid ceasing all the physical activities. Everything is on fingers tip; except healthy physic and healthy environment.

    Doctor suggests people to engage with any physical activity like walking, cycling, etc., which may help avoid many physical illness, heart diseases and in turn improve immunity and stamina. So many terrace of urban houses have changed as walking platform.

    One of the sustainable development goal suggests to reduce pollution on the environment. So UN Sustainable Transport Conference is going to deal with environmental friendly transport in 2021 October 16, which will be held at Beijing Chins.

    Bicycles can be affordable for each section of people. It exists in use for more than 2 centuries. Cycling gives lot of physical and mental benefits and also doesn't harm the environment, as it is environment friendly. To spread the importance of bicycle/cycling the UN General Assembly had selected June 3rd as World Bicycle day.

Happy "Global day of parents"|June 1

Global day of parents|June 1

`     For a better behavioral development in children, they should grown up in a harmonious atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding. To promote this importance of family UN has declared international year and International day for family.

    In 1983, Economic and Social council, the Commission for Social Development, in its resolution on the Role of the family in the development process, requested the UN General Assembly to spread awareness about family.

    As an initiative, the UN General Assembly in the year 1989 proclaimed 1994 as International year of the Family. In 1993, UN General Assembly decided May 15th as International Day of Families. To honor the parents, the UN General Assembly proclaimed June 1 as Global day of parents.

Happy Vesak Day| May 26 2021

Vesak Day-May 26

    Full moon day in May is celebrated as Vesak day. The date of celebration changes every year. Millions of Buddhists celebrate this day.

Reason for the day's celebration

    It is believed that the great human and Buddhist pioneer the great Buddha was born on this day at Lumbini. It is also mentioned as the day when he got enlightened under the Bodhi tree and also the day when Buddha died.

    In the year 1999, UN General Assembly declared this day as Vesak day to show their respect to the contribution of Buddhism for a peaceful society, as it is an ancient religion that was followed by most of the countries all over the world. This day is celebrated at UN headquarters and other offices every year.

"Happy"International Day for Biological Diversity|May 22

 International Day for Biological Diversity-May 22

    The convention of biological diversity came into existence as global initiative in December 29,1993. So UN General Assembly declared December 29 as International Day for Biological Diversity. This day exist as International Day for Biological Diversity till 2000.

    On December 2000, this date was shifted from December 29 to May 22 by the enforcement of UN General Assembly.

    On this day(May 22) in the year 1992, the Earth Summit was held at Rio, which was one of the important conventions regarding biological diversity. To commemorate that summit, May 22nd was chosen as International Day of Biological Diversity by UN General Assembly in the year 2000.

    "We're part of the solution" is the theme of 2021 International Day of Biological Diversity. It is a continuity of 2020's theme "Our solutions are in nature"

What is biological diversity?

    Biological diversity mean varieties of living organisms which include plants, animals, insects, micro organisms etc.. that live on the Earth. It covers both terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems.

Services provided by Biological Diversity

Ecosystem services

• Origin and conservation of water resources

• Contribution to climate stability and Balance of ecosystem

• Pollution absorption

• Nutrient hub

Biological services

• Food and Medical resources

• Variety of ornamental plants

• Diversity in genes, species and ecosystems

Social services

• Research and education

• Cultural values and tourism

Causes for Biological Diversity Loss

Natural causes

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Land slides

• Rivalry among species

• Lack of pollination 

• Diseases 

Man-made causes

• Habitat destruction

• Uncontrolled commercial exploitation

• Hunting and poaching

• Extension Agriculture

• Pollution

• Destruction of coastal areas

Happy "International Tea Day"-May 21

International Tea Day-May 21

    Tea is one of the most important commodity, which takes part in world trade.
    Previously, the countries like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda and Tanzania adopted December 15th as International Tea Day at World Social Fourm in the year 2004. First International Tea Day was celebrated at New Delhi in 2005.
    In 2015, Indian government proposed expending the observation of International Tea Day through UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Finally United Nations General Assembly with the request of FAO declared May 21th as International Tea Day all over the world on December 2019. Thus May 21st is celebrated as International Tea Day.

Interesting Facts on Tea

• Tea was originated in the North-East India, North Myanmar and South-West China.

• China is consuming tea around 5000 year.

• Millions of employees depend on Tea plantation.

• UN had added Tea in Sustainable Development Goals.

• Tea is a popular world trade commodity.

• Tea industry worldwide is having rapid growth.

• Many health benefits is linked with drinking tea.

• It is 2nd most highly consumed drink all over the world after water