1, Earth Day
Earth Day is a worldwide environmental protection activity, which was first initiated by Gaylord Nelson and dennis hayes in the United States in 1970, and then its influence is increasing. The purpose of the activity is to arouse people's awareness of caring for the earth and protecting their homes, promote the coordinated development of resource development and environmental protection, and then improve the overall environment of the earth.
2. International Day Against Drugs
1987 June 12-26, the United Nations held a ministerial conference on drug abuse and illegal trafficking in Vienna, which was attended by more than 3,000 representatives from 138 countries. The conference put forward the slogan "Love life, don't take drugs", and the participants unanimously agreed to designate June 26th as "International Anti-drug Day" to arouse the world's attention to the drug problem.
3. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Land desertification refers to land degradation in arid areas caused by various factors including climate change and human activities, which poses a serious threat to human survival. 1994 65438+In February, the 49th UN General Assembly formally passed a resolution, and decided to designate June 17 every year as "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" from 1995.
1996 16 In February, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification came into effect, providing a basis for countries and regions around the world to formulate an outline for combating desertification.