War harms land, water and the people who depend on them. The UN observance of November 6 explains the damage and how to prevent it.
Environment in War and Armed Conflict: Why Nature Needs Protection Read More »
War harms land, water and the people who depend on them. The UN observance of November 6 explains the damage and how to prevent it.
How a language from north-western India crossed a continent, and what its recognition means today.
World Day of Romani Language: A Living Language and Its People Read More »
How a language from north-western India crossed a continent, and what its recognition means today.
Every November 5 the world remembers a burning rice field in 1854 and asks one question: would you know what to do when the ground shakes? Here is the history, the data and the habits that save lives.
World Tsunami Awareness Day: Why Being Ready Saves Lives Read More »
Every November 5 the world remembers a burning rice field in 1854 and asks one question: would you know what to do when the ground shakes? Here is the history, the data and the habits that save lives.
On November 3, UNESCO marks a global network of places where conservation, local livelihoods and learning are designed to work together.
International Day for Biosphere Reserves: Where People and Nature Share the Land Read More »
On November 3, UNESCO marks a global network of places where conservation, local livelihoods and learning are designed to work together.
Six in seven killings of journalists are never brought to justice. Why November 2 asks the world to change that.
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Read More »
Six in seven killings of journalists are never brought to justice. Why November 2 asks the world to change that.
Every November 30 the world pauses to remember the victims of chemical warfare, and to take stock of a treaty that has verifiably destroyed every declared stockpile.
Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare: History and Progress Read More »
Every November 30 the world pauses to remember the victims of chemical warfare, and to take stock of a treaty that has verifiably destroyed every declared stockpile.
What the November 29 observance commemorates, who organizes it, and what UN agencies report.
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People: What the UN Says Read More »
What the November 29 observance commemorates, who organizes it, and what UN agencies report.
The UN created this day in September 2026. Here is what it asks of the world, and what the numbers say.
The UN created this day in September 2026. Here is what it asks of the world, and what the numbers say.
Why UNESCO wants everyone, not only scientists, to take part in science, and what the first observance on November 27, 2026 asks of us.
International Day of Engagement in Science for Sustainable Development Read More »
Why UNESCO wants everyone, not only scientists, to take part in science, and what the first observance on November 27, 2026 asks of us.
Every November 26 UNESCO asks the world to protect a tree that stands for peace. Here is the history, the harvest data and why drought and prices now shape its future.
World Olive Tree Day: Why the Olive Still Matters Read More »
Every November 26 UNESCO asks the world to protect a tree that stands for peace. Here is the history, the harvest data and why drought and prices now shape its future.