As companies eye this year to execute and communicate their sustainability initiatives, there are major events and dates they need to keenly take note of. These events include;
Event | Agenda | Dates (2022) |
World Wetlands Day | Wetlands Action for People and Nature | 2nd February |
Zero Discrimination Day | Creating global solidarity towards ending all forms of discrimination | 1st March |
5th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly | Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals | 28th February – 2nd March |
International Day of Forests | To put in place measures to ensure restoration and sustainable management of forests and help address the climate-change and biodiversity crises | 21st March |
World Water Day | To advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. | 22nd March |
7th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2022) | From Risk to Resilience: Towards Sustainable Development for All in a COVID-19 Transformed World | 23rd – 28th May |
World Environment Day | Create and encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment. | 5th June |
World Youth Skills Day | To celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. | 15th July |
UN Climate Change Conference 2022 (UNFCCC COP 27) | Continuous review and addressing sticky points on the Paris climate Change Agreement. | 7th -18th November |
World Tourism Day | To raise awareness on the importance of tourism in affecting the social, cultural, political and economic values of the international community. | 27th September |
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | To promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities | 3rd December |