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COP 30 10th-21st November
2025-11-10 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Belem
The COP30 climate summit taking place in the Brazilian city of Belém in November.
It’s run by the United Nations (UN) and every year is one of the biggest events in the calendar, especially for world leaders and environmental campaigners.

World Science Day for Peace and Development
2025-11-10 00:00 - 23:59
The annual observance of the International Week of Science and Peace is making an important contribution to the promotion of peace. The Week encourages greater academic exchanges on a subject of universal importance while also generating greater awareness of the relationship of science and peace among the general public.

Inter Faith Week 2025
2025-11-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
Each year, Inter Faith Week begins on Remembrance Sunday, and runs until the following Sunday.
The three aims of the Week are:
Strengthening good inter faith relations at all levels
Increasing awareness of the different and distinct faith communities in the UK, in particular celebrating and building on the contribution which their members make to their neighbourhoods and to wider society
Increasing understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs

“The Electric Vehicle Rebound Effect” - Marta Talevi, UCD
2025-11-07 15:00 - 16:00 | QBS Conference Hub, Seminar Room 01.012
QUEEN’S BUSINESS SCHOOL ECONOMICS SEMINAR SERIES

Irish Ocean Literacy Network, Regional Meeting: Cross-Border Collaboration for Ocean Literacy
2025-11-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Europa Hotel
Join the Irish Ocean Literacy Network in Belfast to explore the role and challenges of cross-border collaboration for ocean literacy.

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
2025-11-06 00:00 - 23:59
Though humanity has always counted its war casualties in terms of dead and wounded soldiers and civilians, destroyed cities and livelihoods, the environment has often remained the unpublicized victim of war.

How to heal a careless world
2025-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 | 27 University Square Belfast BT7 1PD, 27 University Square Belfast, BT7 1PD
Lecture by Dr Mark Garavan
27 University Sq, Room 1/003

World Tsunami Awareness Day
2025-11-05 00:00 - 23:59
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025 shines a spotlight on building resilient communities through the Tsunami Ready Programme—a global effort to turn awareness into action.

The Second Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum
2025-11-04 09:30 - 16:30 | Crowne Plaza
Join researchers, policymakers, invasive species managers, and environmental stakeholders for the Second Shared Island Biosecurity and Invasive Species Forum.

World Cities Day
2025-10-31 00:00 - 23:59
2025 Theme: People-Centred Smart Cities

International Day of Care and Support
2025-10-29 00:00 - 23:59
The International Labour Organization (ILO) will mark International Day of Care and Support 2024 by spotlighting the Resolution concerning Decent Work and the Care Economy, adopted by the ILO International Labour Conference in June 2024.

Global Youth Conference 2025 28th-30th October
2025-10-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Online
“Compassion for the Planet: Youth Driving Climate Action & Environmental Justice”

All Party Group on International Development
2025-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join the next Stormont APGID meeting to discuss Why Aid Matters — a key theme and ongoing priority for CADA’s work.
To receive the link, email: info@cada-ni.org

Global Media and Information Literacy Week 24-30 October
2025-10-24 00:00 - 23:59
THEME 2025: “Minds Over AI” – MIL in Digital Spaces
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way information is produced, distributed, and consumed in digital spaces. As AI technologies become more integrated into everyday communication, shaping news feeds, search results, and even content creation, the need for strong media and information literacy (MIL) has become increasingly urgent.

World Development Information Day & UN Day
2025-10-24 00:00 - 23:59
In 1972, the General Assembly established World Development Information Day to draw the attention of the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them (resolution 3038(XXVII)). The Assembly decided that the date for the Day should coincide with United Nations Day, 24 October

Disarmament Week 24-30 October
2025-10-24 00:00 - 23:59
Disarmament Week seeks to promote awareness and better understanding of disarmament issues and their cross-cutting importance.

Conversation with Kumi Naidoo on climate justice and artificial intelligence
2025-10-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Webinar on 23 October at 13:30 Irish time

International Day of the Snow Leopard
2025-10-23 00:00 - 23:59
In 2024, the General Assembly proclaimed 23 October as International Day of the Snow Leopard in order to enhance international and regional cooperation in support of efforts to conserve the snow leopard, given its role in the overall ecosystem.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
2025-10-17 00:00 - 23:59
2025 Theme: Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families

Aid Matters Showcase Event
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Arts Ekta, Olive Tree House, Fountain Street, Belfast
Celebrate global cultures & explore why Aid Matters at this vibrant showcase of music, stories & community.

World Food Day
2025-10-16 00:00 - 23:59
World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future.

Hit Bingo Awareness Raiser
2025-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Common Market, 16-20 Dunbar Street Belfast BT1 2LH
Music, bingo & global connection! A fun night hosted by Robin Elliott in support of One World Week: Aid Matters.

Ulster Talks Series - Professor Jayanta Mondol
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Ulster University
From Roofs to Façades: How Solar Energy Technologies Are Transforming Buildings

EU Advocacy Training
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
How to engage effectively with European decision-makers (MEPs) before COP30.

Aid Matters Panel Discussion
2025-10-14 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
International Development experts will take a deeper look at some of the key issues surrounding the theme ‘Aid Matters’. To receive a link to attend, please contact
info@cada-ni.org
Everyone is welcome!

Global Donut Days 2025 (GDD 2025)
2025-10-14 00:00 - 23:59
GDD 2025 is a four-day, community-led festival, held online and in-person around the world, centred on Doughnut Economics, from 14 – 17 October 2025.

One World Week: Launch of "Aid Matters"
2025-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Writers Square, Belfast
CADA member organisations will come together in a vibrant, 30-minute photo and press event to launch the campaign: Aid Matters.
With banners, colour, and solidarity, they’ll spotlight this year’s theme and invite the public to stand with them n support of global justice – please join, all are welcome!

A Renaissance of Care - An inspiring talk by Mary Reynolds in Belfast
2025-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | QUB Campus
Mary Reynolds – nature activist and reformed landscape designer tells of the shifts we can make to support our local biodiversity.

World Cotton Day
2025-10-07 00:00 - 23:59
UN celebration – The fabric of our lives
7 October 2025, 09:30 A.M., Rome Time (GMT+2)
UN World Cotton Day will be celebrated at the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. This event will address the sector’s challenges and opportunities, with discussions on how to improve productivity, explore strategies to add value throughout the chain, and highlight the role of trade in the sector’s sustainability.

World Habitat Day
2025-10-06 00:00 - 23:59
World Habitat Day is marked on the first Monday of October each year and is recognized by the United Nations to reflect on the state of towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter.
2025 Theme: Urban crisis response
