World Turtle Day – May 23rd

World Turtle Day is an annual event that has been taking place since 2000. It was founded by American Tortoise Rescue (founded in 1990), a non-profit organisation that rescues and rehabilitates all species of tortoise and turtle. It also does a lot of work on protecting the environments in which these animals live. The purpose […]

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Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet

“Invest in Our Planet” is the theme of Earth Day 2022.  April 22 will mark the 33rd Earth Day since the first event organized on April 22, 1970.  This year’s theme challenges businesses, governments, and citizens worldwide to invest in our shared future and protect the Earth, our beautiful, collective home. This year, Earth Day challenges businesses to […]

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UNICEF and the Ukraine Crisis

As of April 4, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has recorded more than 1,400 civilian deaths during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  This figure includes nearly 120 children who have lost their lives.  As Ukrainian forces continue to claim territory back from retreating Russian forces near Kiev, these numbers will certainly grow.  Indeed, the mayor […]

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World Environment Day June 5, 2021

World Environment Day is a United Nations sponsored annual day of action and awareness of our shared environment and the importance of conservation, environmental protection, and other efforts to sustain our planet for future generations. Celebrated annually on June 5, World Environment Day’s 2021 focus is Ecosystem Restoration and the theme “Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.”.  The host country […]

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