September

Below we provide a list of environmental dates at-a-glance. While observation of an issue on a given date may not immediately address a problem, it can help raise the profile of environmental concerns and increase awareness. It is important to consider the environmental impact of social, political and economic issues every day - not just once a year - and take appropriate actions.

  Arbor Day at Rhodes University

• National Arbor Week: plant trees to produce oxygen and cut carbon.
• Casual Day: FUNdraising for people with disabilities.
• International Literacy Day: consider how many people can read this.
• National Clean-up Week: what rubbish, stop littering.
• International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: protect our global ‘sunscreen’.
• Recycling Day: taking a step towards zero waste.
• International Coastal Clean-up: clean up our act.
• World Water Monitoring Day: healthy water means healthy communities.
• International Day of Peace: peaceful societies support sustainable solutions.
• Heritage Day: recognise difference, respect each other’s humanity.
• African Penguin Day: Overfishing has impacted this much loved marine bird.
• World Tourism Day: promote sustainable tourism.
• South African Solar Challenge (September to October 2012): showcasing sustainable solutions through Africa’s bi-annual solar car race.

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