January 26
An international occasion adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about clean energy and the importance of transitioning to clean energy to help reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change
February 2
An international occasion adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on August 30, 2021, to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands in enhancing biodiversity and to emphasize the urgent need to reduce the rapid loss of wetlands and promote their conservation and restoration of what has been lost
March 3
It is a regional observance celebrated annually with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of water in human life, the challenges faced by the water sector, and calling on governments and all members of society to work towards ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the Arab world
March 3
An international observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 20, 2013, to raise awareness about the importance of wild animals and plants, and their role in enhancing biodiversity and the sustainability of the Earth
March 21
An international event adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to raise awareness of the importance of forests in enhancing biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change, and to encourage countries to organize activities related to forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns and more
March 22
An international event organized to highlight the importance of water for life on Earth, and to call for uniting efforts to preserve water resources and address global water crises
March 23
An international observance launched by the World Meteorological Organization to celebrate the anniversary of the entry into force of its founding convention on March 23, 1950, and to highlight climate issues and the contributions made by national meteorological and hydrological services in addressing various climatic phenomena
March 27
It is an annual national occasion approved by the Council of Ministers to raise awareness about the importance of environmental work. This occasion coincides with the anniversary of the launch of the Saudi Green Initiative on the same day in 2021. The aim of this event is to raise awareness about the progress made in various environmental sectors in the Kingdom, as well as to encourage all citizens and residents to contribute to building a more sustainable future, through organizing environmental events and activities across the Kingdom
March 29
An international occasion organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), during which unnecessary lights and electronic devices are turned off for one hour, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The aim is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the environment and contributing to addressing environmental challenges, with climate change being a major focus
March 30
An international event adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 2022, to raise awareness about the importance of eliminating waste, promoting sustainable production and consumption practices, and their role in reducing waste and conserving natural resources
April 7
A global occasion aimed at raising awareness of the importance of maintaining health, and encouraging governments and individuals to take steps to improve public health and quality of life.
April 20
It is a national environmental occasion approved by the Cabinet Resolution No. (455) dated 22/8/1439 AH. The aim is to raise community environmental awareness, achieve environmental sustainability, preserve natural resources, and reduce pollution of all kinds. Numerous events, programs, and initiatives are carried out throughout this week across the Kingdom
April 22
An international event established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009, aimed at highlighting the environmental challenges facing the Earth and the importance of taking action to address them
May 9 - Oct 10
A global celebration that highlights the importance of migratory birds and the need for their conservation, raising awareness about the threats they face. This occasion is observed on May 11 and October 12, in alignment with the cyclical nature of bird migration in both hemispheres
May 12
An international occasion adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of how protecting plant health contributes to reducing poverty, safeguarding biodiversity and the environment, and stimulating economic development
May 22
An international occasion aimed at raising awareness about the importance of preserving biological diversity and implementing solutions to reduce biodiversity loss, as it is one of the environmental challenges facing our planet
June 3
An international event adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight the importance of the bicycle as a simple and sustainable mode of transportation
June 5
An international event adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 15, 1972, to urge governments and organizations worldwide to engage in activities that raise awareness about the importance of preserving and enhancing the environment, and to encourage individuals to adopt environmentally friendly behaviors
June 7
An international event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of food safety and its role in protecting human health, achieving food security, and promoting sustainable development
June 17
An international observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1994, aimed at highlighting the need for action to combat desertification, preserve and restore land and soil productivity, and mitigate the effects of drought in arid and semi-arid lands
July 12
An international observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about the negative impacts of dust and sandstorms on the environment
August 12
A global event aimed at highlighting the role of youth in building the future and promoting their participation in community development.
September 7
An international event adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about the need to improve air quality, reduce pollution and its sources, aiming to protect the environment and safeguard human health
September 16
An international occasion adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994 to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of the ozone layer and the need to take measures to monitor global production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances
September 20
An annual event held in September, aiming to raise environmental awareness and encourage communities to work together to clean neighborhoods and the environment from waste. Millions of volunteers around the world participate in cleaning campaigns for streets, coasts, and forests. This day symbolizes the importance of keeping our planet clean and healthy for future generations.
September 29
An international occasion adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about the necessity of reducing food loss and waste, and its contribution to achieving sustainable development
October 16
November 3
An international occasion aimed at highlighting the importance of sustainable transportation and providing cleaner, more environmentally friendly mobility systems
December 5
An occasion to celebrate the efforts of volunteers in serving the community, encourage civic engagement, and highlight the impact of volunteer work on sustainable development.
December 5
An international observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013, aimed at focusing attention on the importance of improving soil health and promoting sustainable land and soil management
