Bridging Science and Society
July features important international days focused on science, health, and social awareness, emphasizing our responsibility for sustainability. Vigyan Setu Foundation engages with these observances to inspire action and change. Key days include World Zoonoses Day, World Chocolate Day, and World Nature Conservation Day, highlighting critical issues in health and environment.
A Monthly Spotlight on Awareness and Knowledge April is a month brimming with opportunities to appreciate science, health, and heritage through globally recognized awareness days. From environmental conservation to public health, these observances encourage reflection, education, and action. Here’s a chronological look at significant science-related days in April. Quiz on the month World Health Day… Continue reading Science Days in April: Quiz of the Month
March is a significant month for science-related observances, emphasizing engineering, conservation, health, and sustainability. Key events include World Wildlife Day, World Engineering Day, World Kidney Day, World Pi Day, World Sleep Day, World Forestry Day, and World Water Day, encouraging global awareness, innovation, and sustainable practices for a healthier future.
Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action quiz UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, observed on 16 September: At a time when multilateralism is under severe strain, the Montreal Protocol to help protect the ozone layer stands out as a powerful symbol of hope. It is a reminder… Continue reading World OZONE Day – 2024
World Zoonoses Day is observed annually on July 06, the day that marks the first ever vaccine given for any zoonotic disease, in 1885. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about zoonosis. quiz A zoonosis is an infectious disease that are naturally transmissible between a non-human animal to humans. Zoonotic pathogens may… Continue reading World Zoonoses Day 2024
The theme of the 2024 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June, is “United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future”, highlighting the future role of land stewardship in ensuring the stability and prosperity of billions of people around the world. quiz Land sustains life on Earth. Natural spaces such as forests, farmlands, savannahs,… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day 2024 with a focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. environ-photo-quiz World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions… Continue reading World ENVIRONMENT Day 2024
