Belfast City Council celebrates the first anniversary of the Belfast Urban Garden (BUG) with a community event featuring workshops, live music, and family-friendly activities. The event aims to promote urban gardening and environmental awareness among residents.
World Migratory Bird Day raises awareness about the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. The 2025 theme focuses on the impact of light pollution on migratory patterns. Events include birdwatching, educational programs, and community activities worldwide.
The United Nations’ International Day of Argania celebrates the cultural and economic significance of the argan tree, native to Morocco. The day highlights the tree’s role in sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and women’s empowerment through argan oil production.
Organized by Belfast City Council, the Wildlife Wellbeing Walk offers guided tours through local parks to connect residents with nature. The walks aim to promote mental health and environmental awareness by encouraging people to engage with urban wildlife. Various dates between Sunday 11 May and Monday 23 June 2025
May 11–17, 2025 Christian Aid Week is an annual fundraising campaign supporting global efforts to eradicate poverty. Activities include community events, church services, and donation drives to fund projects in health, education, and disaster relief across various countries.
The United Nations designated 12 May as the International Day of Plant Health to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.
Vesak Day, observed on May 12, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. It is a significant day for Buddhists worldwide, reflecting on the teachings of compassion, tolerance, and selfless service.
Water Saving Week, running from May 12 to 16, encourages individuals and organizations to adopt water-efficient habits. The campaign promotes awareness of water-related concerns and the importance of reducing water waste to manage climate change and support communities.
The UN General-Assembly, in its resolution 72/130, declared 16 May the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. The Day aims to uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, […]
Observed on the third Friday of May, this day highlights the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats. It aims to raise awareness about the threats facing wildlife and the actions needed to conserve biodiversity.
Friday 16 May to Friday 27 June 2025, 10am to 1.30pm Join efforts to remove the invasive Himalayan balsam plant from local green spaces. This volunteer activity helps protect native biodiversity by preventing the spread of this non-native species.
From May 19 to 23, this initiative encourages children and parents to walk to school, promoting physical activity, reducing traffic congestion, and improving air quality. The 2025 theme, “The Great Space Walk,” adds an intergalactic twist to the challenge.