The International Day of the Tropics celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face. It provides an opportunity to take stock of progress across the tropics, to share tropical stories and expertise and to acknowledge the diversity and potential of the region.
A screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters
Moth Event with Marcus and Rosemary. Gosford has a great range of trees including some exotics in the arboretum. It’s a great place to see the beautiful clouded magpie moth. Please note there is an admission charge of £5 per car into the park. On arrival please make your way to the site office. Booking […]
Rural development isn’t just about geography—it’s about poverty, equity, food security and sustainability.
Muslim Climate Action Week takes place from the 6th-12th July 2026. This year, the theme is what it means to be Custodians of Creation. Islam teaches us that creation is a sacred gift that Allah (SWT) has entrusted to us.
The Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference returns with “Food and Care: A Meitheal for Our Time”. 9th-10th July, Ballina
World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987.
Sand and dust storms (SDS) present a formidable and wide-spread challenge to achieving sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions.
In a world facing growing unrest, widening social divisions, and persistent economic and environmental challenges, the global community continues to seek values that unite rather than divide. Among these, hope stands out as a deeply powerful and universally resonant force. Recognizing this, the United Nations General Assembly has designated 12 July as the International Day […]
The General Assembly declared International Moon Day, a United Nations-designated international day to be observed annually on 20 July, in its resolution 76/76 on “International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space” in 2021.
Portstewart Strand is home to 18 different species of butterfly and moths and is among the top 3 locations in NI for finding some of these unique species. Fun for all the family as you join our team on the hunt to catch and identify our fluttering residents.
A slow-paced walk around the grounds of the Ulster Folk Museum. A great way to get outdoors over the summer holidays on a fun family day out.