Canadian Association of
Nurses for the Environment
Association canadienne des infirmières
et infirmiers pour l'environnement
https://youtu.be/NAYGICv6ocI This is the moment to change it all — the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods… together, we must Invest In Our Planet. Because a green […]
Honour Biodiversity - May 22, 2022 Building a shared future for all life As the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, […]
Celebrate Our Environment - June 5th to 11th, 2022 The week starts with World Environment Day on June 5th https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/ Canadian Environment Week occurs each year during the week of June 5. It is meant to refocus Canadians' attention on nature conservation, preservation of natural resources, and climate change. This celebration is a way for […]
Celebrate World Ocean Day June 8, 2022! One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together Want to participate in this year's World Ocean Day? Whether you are already engaged in ocean conservation and climate relief efforts, or you are just getting started, let us know! We can help you plan your event, publicize your activities […]
Clean Air day is on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Clean Air Day is being celebrated this year on the second Wednesday of June. Air pollution represents a problem not just in Canada but all around the world. It has many adverse effects on our environment and our health. Polluted air can cause dangerous health conditions, […]
Celebrate on 26 September 2022 Theme for the 2022 World Environmental Health Day: Strengthening Environmental Health Systems for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the […]
Established in 1971, Canadian Environment Week celebrates Canada’s environmental accomplishments and encourages Canadians to contribute to conserving and protecting their environment. From June 2 to June 8, 2024, join us on social media using #EnviroWeek and #GreeningOurFuture. Celebrate and safeguard our environment and take action to protect the places we love. Some special days include: […]
Theme: Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience Host: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Visit the official campaign website. #GenerationRestoration We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land. World Environment Day is the biggest international day for […]
Description Theme: Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact This International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August 2024 focuses on ‘Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact.’ Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact are the best protectors of the forest. […]
When: 7 September 2024 Where: Worldwide Theme: Invest in #CleanAirNow Visit the official campaign page for more information. See also the UN observance page. On November 26, 2019, the Second Committee of the 74th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 7 September as the “International Day of Clean Air […]
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. […]
Description Seniors from throughout the country are mobilizing for climate action on Canada’s National Seniors Day and the International Day of Older Persons, October 1. Their intention is to “demonstrate our growing concern about climate breakdown and our desire to rebuild a healthy environment for future generations.” If you are a senior who cares about […]
When: 11 May and 12 October 2024 Theme: The importance of insects for migratory birds Official website: https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/ Lead: Convention on Migratory Species / African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement The World Migratory Bird Day campaign in 2024 will focus on the importance of insects for migratory birds, and highlight concerns related to decreasing populations of insects. […]
On January 26, 2025, the world will celebrate the third annual International Clean Energy Day, a global observance dedicated to raising awareness and mobilising action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy. The 2025 theme is Clean Energy for People and Planet. Clean energy: for all… Energy lies at the core of a […]
February 2 is recognized as World Wetland Day Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and marine and coastal ecosystems, such as all lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps and marshes, wet grasslands, peatlands, […]
March 3 is recognized as World Wildlife Day In 2025, World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the critical theme of "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.” The year 2025 will also coincide with the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of CITES. From the highland steppe to the coral reefs, wild […]
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction. International Women's Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have […]
Every year, the Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources and at some point, in the not too distant future, it will run out. That’s why we must think again about what we throw away – seeing not waste, but opportunity. The last decade has been the hottest on record, and we are now […]
Forests, crucial ecosystems for food security Forests, pillars of global food security and nutrition, are the livelihoods of millions of families. They provide essential foods such as fruits, seeds, roots and wild meat, fundamental resources for indigenous and rural communities. But its function goes far beyond. Forests are a vital source of energy, providing wood […]
WORLD WATER DAY: MARCH 22 - 2025 THEME: Glacier preservation CANE-ACIIE supports World Water Day. World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. Be the change you want to see in the world. Glaciers are melting faster than ever. As the planet gets hotter, our frozen world is […]
Humanity’s unsustainable production and consumption practices are driving the planet towards destruction. Households, small businesses and public service providers generate between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste every year – from packaging and electronics to plastics and food. However, global waste management services are ill-equipped to handle this, with 2.7 billion […]
Earth Month takes place during April every year. It’s a time to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect mother nature during this time of crisis. Every April, leaders, and environmental activists from all over the world join hands to create sustainable development and offer climate solutions, to minimize our carbon […]
Celebrate WORLD HEALTH DAY ON APRIL 7. On Monday 7 April 2025 ̶ World Health Day Theme: Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures The health of mothers and babies is the foundation of healthy families and communities, helping ensure hopeful futures for us all. World Health Day, celebrated on 7 April 2025, will kick off a […]
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH US ON APRIL 22ND! CANE Supports the UN International Mother Earth Day and Canadian Earth Day - The Earth Day 2025 Campaign is "Our Power, Our Planet"! Tuesday, April 22, 2025 is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. We invite everyone to support Earth Day’s 2025 theme: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™. There […]
Description Connecting People + Planet + Prosperity: A Webinar Series for Earth Week 2025 April 22, 2025, 2-3:15 P.M. ET This #EarthWeek, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, in collaboration with partners, is hosting a four-part webinar series focused on the intersections between biodiversity and critical global issues. This series will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and […]
May 5 is the National Day of Awareness and Action for Honouring MMIWG2S+. As you reflect on this day, we encourage you to consider the deep and ongoing connection between violence against the land and violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people. As you reflect on this day, we encourage you to consider […]
Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures While AI can support cultural revitalization, youth empowerment, and even adaptation to climate chance, it often reinforces bias, exclusion, and misrepresentation towards Indigenous Peoples. Most AI systems are built without Indigenous input, risking the misuse of their data, knowledge, and identities. Besides, massive data centers can also […]
Lakes: the lifeblood of our planet Lakes are one of the most vital natural resources on our planet. They serve as a crucial source of fresh water, supporting drinking water supplies, agriculture, and industry. Lakes also play a key role in maintaining biodiversity, offering a habitat for countless species of fish, plants, and wildlife. Beyond their […]
Our first contact with the world. What we inhale 12 times a minute. It keeps us alive or poisons us. 99% of us breathe polluted air. We can't take it anymore. Air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk of our time. It also exacerbates climate change, causes economic losses, and reduces agricultural productivity. It […]
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet. The phaseout of controlled uses of ozone depleting substances and the related reductions have not only helped protect the ozone layer for this and future generations, but […]
Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the Planet. Reducing food losses and waste is essential in a world where the number of people affected by hunger has been slowly on the rise since 2014, and tons and tons of edible food are lost and/or wasted every day. Globally, around 13.2 percent of food […]
RAISING THE STATUS OF ANIMALS TO IMPROVE WELFARE STANDARDS AROUND THE GLOBE. #WorldAnimalDay World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. Each one of us can make a difference – together we make change! Be part of something special. […]
World Migratory Bird Day is an Annual Global Celebration World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological […]
Fund Resilience, Not Disasters The rising cost of disasters reflects the growing impact of climate change and poor development choices. Globally, countries face increasingly severe natural events, driven by extreme weather and risk-blind planning. While direct disaster costs reach around $202 billion annually, the broader economic impact is estimated at $2.3 trillion. Developing nations suffer […]
Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future. By working together, across governments, organizations, sectors, and communities, we can transform agrifood systems to ensure that everyone has access to a healthy diet, living in harmony […]
THEME 2025: "Minds Over AI" - MIL in Digital Spaces Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way information is produced, distributed, and consumed in digital spaces. As AI technologies become more integrated into everyday communication, shaping news feeds, search results, and even content creation, the need for strong media and information literacy (MIL) has become increasingly […]
Though humanity has always counted its war casualties in terms of dead and wounded soldiers and civilians, destroyed cities and livelihoods, the environment has often remained the unpublicized victim of war. Water wells have been polluted, crops torched, forests cut down, soils poisoned, and animals killed to gain military advantage. Furthermore, the United Nations Environment Programme […]
What is sustainable transport? Transport is vital for promoting connectivity, trade, economic growth and employment. Yet it is also implicated as a significant source of green-house gas emissions. Resolving these trade-offs is essential to achieving sustainable transport and, through that, sustainable development. In its 2016 report, the Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Group defined sustainable transport as […]
Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link with soil. Over 95 percent of our food comes from soils. Besides, they supply 15 of the 18 naturally occurring chemical elements essential to plants. However, in the face of climate change and human activity, our soils are being degraded. Erosion disrupts […]
2025 Theme – Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials In this period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection and alienation, the theme of Human Rights Day is to reaffirm the values of human rights and show that they remain a winning proposition for humanity. Through this campaign, we aim to […]
laciers, an essential source of life around our mountains Glaciers, vast reserves of ice and snow found across the planet, are far more than frozen landscapes - they are lifelines for ecosystems and communities, holding around 70 percent of the world's freshwater. Their accelerated melting represents not only an environmental crisis but also a humanitarian […]
What is meditation? Meditation is an ancient practice that involves focusing one’s attention on the present moment. Rooted in religious, yogic, and secular traditions across cultures, meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, it is embraced worldwide, transcending its spiritual origins to become a universal tool for personal well-being and mental health. The […]
Clean energy: for all… Energy lies at the core of a double challenge: leaving no one behind and protecting the Planet. And clean energy is crucial to its solution. In a world grappling with climate change, clean energy plays a vital role in reducing emissions, and can also benefit communities lacking access to reliable power […]
Commitment to Peaceful Coexistence and a Safe, Inclusive World Peace is more than the absence of war; it is the ability to live together amid our differences—of sex, race, language, religion, or culture—while upholding the justice and human rights that make such coexistence possible. It is an ongoing process and a long-term goal that demands […]
February 2 is recognized as World Wetland Day Theme for 2026 is: Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and marine and coastal ecosystems, such as all […]
United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet. The WWD2026 Theme is Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods. Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are essential for both […]
Zero Waste Starts on Your Plate For this year’s International Day of Zero Waste, the focus is on food – what we eat, what we waste, and how we can move towards a more circular future. The world wastes food on a staggering scale. Every year we throw away about 1 billion tonnes of edible […]
7 April is World Health Day It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. On World Health Day 2026, WHO unites and mobilizes the world under […]
Promoting global wellness for all Maintaining wellness through preventive, lifestyle-based, and people-centered approaches plays a vital role in saving lives, reducing healthcare costs, and delivering cost-effective solutions to preventable diseases. Such approaches strengthen public health systems and contribute to achieving health for all worldwide. Recognizing the value and diversity of the cultures and traditional knowledge […]