The first month of spring not only brings the awakening of nature, light and new inspiration, but also several important dates highlighting an importance of environmental protection.
March 21 – International Day of Forests. In 2025, forests and foods are the theme for the day, celebrating the crucial roles of forests in food security, nutrition and livelihoods. More information: https://www.fao.org/international-day-of-forests-2025/en
March 22 – World Water Day. The theme of World Water Day 2025 is ‘Glacier Preservation’. Glaciers are critical to life – their meltwater is essential for drinking water, agriculture, industry, clean energy production and healthy ecosystems. More information: https://www.un.org/en/observances/water-day
March 22, at 20:30 (local time) – Earth Hour. For 2025, individuals, schools, businesses and communities across Australia and around the world will come together and raise critical funds to support a healthy future for people and nature. More information: https://www.earthhour.org.au/
March 30 – International Day of Zero Waste. This year’s theme, towards zero waste in fashion and textiles, focuses on the urgent need to take action to reduce the waste impact from the fashion and textile sector and promote sustainability and circularity. More information: https://www.unep.org/events/un-day/international-day-zero-waste-2025
