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
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National Arbor Week: plant trees to produce oxygen and cut carbon.
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Casual Day: FUNdraising for people with disabilities.
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International Literacy Day: consider how many people can read this.
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National Clean-up Week: what rubbish, stop littering.
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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: protect our global ‘sunscreen’.
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Recycling Day: taking a step towards zero waste.
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International Coastal Clean-up: clean up our act.
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World Water Monitoring Day: healthy water means healthy communities.
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International Day of Peace: peaceful societies support sustainable solutions.
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World Rhino Day: saving rhinos from the cruelty of poaching.
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Heritage Day: recognise difference, respect each other’s humanity.
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African Penguin Day: Overfishing has impacted this much loved marine bird.
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World Tourism Day: promote sustainable tourism.
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South African Solar Challenge (September to October 2012): showcasing sustainable solutions through Africa’s bi-annual solar car race.
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World Rhino Day
September (international)
World Rhino Day highlights efforts to debunk the myths that that rhino horn contains curative properties, and diminish the demand for rhino horn. It is an international team effort co-organized by Lisa Jane Campbell of Chishakwe Ranch in Zimbabwe and Rhishja Cota-Larson of Saving Rhinos in the US.
More info: www.rhinoconservation.org/world-rhino-day/ and www.worldrhinoday.org
