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SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day 2026 – Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: World Wetlands Day 2026 – Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural HeritageEvent URL: https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/Event Date: 2 February 2026 (Monday) Location: Global / Virtual + Local community events (online resources via the official site) \nWorld Wetlands Day 2026 explores the deep-rooted connections between wetlands and traditional knowledge systems\, celebrating cultural heritage and the timeless role of community-based stewardship in sustaining wetland ecosystems. \nWorld Wetlands Day\, observed annually on 2 February to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971\, is a global awareness day highlighting the critical ecological\, climatic and cultural roles of wetlands. For 2026\, the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage” spotlights how generations of traditional and indigenous practices have sustained wetland landscapes and shaped local identities. This campaign invites communities\, educators\, policymakers and conservation professionals to share stories\, host events\, and amplify the vital importance of wetlands for nature and people. \nOrganiser: Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) Who Should Attend: Sustainability professionals\, NGOs\, educators\, policymakers\, community groups\, students\, and anyone committed to nature and climate resilience.Visit the official World Wetlands Day website for event toolkits\, campaign graphics\, pledge activities\, educational materials and ideas for local celebrations.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/world-wetlands-day-2026-wetlands-and-traditional-knowledge-celebrating-cultural-heritage/
LOCATION:Our Planet
CATEGORIES:Environment,Events,Nature & Biodiversity,Planet
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SUMMARY:York Environment Festival (YEFest)
DESCRIPTION:York Environment Festival (YEFest) is organised by York Environment Forum (YEF)\, the voice for the environment in York. Encompassing the natural and built environment\, the Forum is a collection of local organisations striving to make York a more beautiful\, sustainable place to live for all of its residents. \nLearn more about York Environment Forum \nThis year’s York Environment Festival (YEFest) has opened its call for events. Following our biggest programme yet in 2024 the annual city-wide festival is back\, running from Saturday 27th September – Sunday 2nd November. We’re inviting proposals for a wide range of events celebrating and standing up for the environment. \nYEFest is a chance to showcase the brilliant work being done by local environmental groups\, campaigners\, businesses\, universities\, schools\, arts organisations – and more! All events in the festival will be open and free to attend\, offering York residents a chance to get involved and find out more about how they can champion their local environment.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/york-environment-festival-yefest/
LOCATION:York\, TBC
CATEGORIES:Environment,Events
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SUMMARY:ESS Environmental Services & Solutions Expo
DESCRIPTION:ESS is where the industry’s top players gather to shape the future of our planet\nAs the premier event dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in the fields of circular economy\, net-zero emissions\, sustainability\, and biodiversity conservation\, ESS integrates vital discussions on natural resources and development policy. \nThis expo provides a pivotal platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange\, essential in driving forward our journey towards a greener and more ecologically balanced planet. Join us to be at the forefront of this transformative movement. \nConnecting Five Industrial Communities\nAddressing key environmental challenges such as the journey to net-zero\, bio-diversity loss\, the circular economy\, sustainability and more\, ESS Expo provides a home for the following industries: resource and waste management\, energy\, sustainable fuels\, decarbonisation\, water and wastewater management\, land reuse\, brownfield development\, geotechnical engineering\, and air quality and emissions management. \nThe 2024 numbers tell you everything…\nSee how ESS facilitates new connections and relationships: \n\n\n\n12\,000+ attendees\n86% hold buying power\n6\,000+ companies\n\n\n\n\n64 countries\n24\,000+ leads generated\n17\,000+ meetings\n\nConnect with the environmental sector’s top professionals and organisations\nFrom Government\, to Europe’s largest environmental services contractors\, to big brands\, ESS welcomes over 12\,000 professionals from up and down the supply chain. Whether you are a business planning your net-zero strategy\, a council looking to hear the latest regulatory updates or an equipment manufacturer launching a new piece of innovation\, this is your platform to collaborate\, network and learn with the people shaping the future of our planet.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/ess-environmental-services-solutions-expo/
LOCATION:NEC Birmingham\, NEC Campus\, Halls 4\, 6-12\, 17-20\, Birmingham\, England\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, UK
CATEGORIES:Environment,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T093000
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SUMMARY:York Green Business Forum: Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:York’s Green Business Forum’s next event is focusing on how your organisation can reduce its impact on the environment and why increasing your focus on biodiversity can benefit your business\, your customers\, and the planet! Participating businesses will access free expert advice\, hear from inspiring local business case studies\, and network with like-minded local organisations. \nYou will also hear from this event’s host\, York Museum Trust\, and attendees will have time to explore the York Museum Gardens during the workshop to see the power of biodiversity and nature in action. The gardens are a listed Botanical Garden and contain many varieties of plants  are famed for their fantastic collection of trees\, shrubs\, perennials and bulbs set against the stunning backdrop of the medieval ruins of St. Mary’s Abbey. \nTravel Information:  \nThe venue is a 10 minute walk from York Railway Station and accessible by many bus routes. For up-to-date information about local bus routes see the iTravel York website. There is plenty of nearby cycle parking; please download a copy of York’s Cycle Route Map for further information. \nAbout York Green Business Forum: \nYork Green Business Forum aims to help York businesses to reduce their carbon emissions\, future-proof their operations and become more sustainable. The forum meets quarterly to hear expert advice on how they can achieve their sustainability ambitions and network with other local business about key topics. \nIf you have any questions about the day\, or are interested in speaking at a future Green Business Forum\, please get in touch with our team at carbon.reduction@york.gov.uk.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/york-green-business-forum-biodiversity/
LOCATION:The Hospitium York Museum Gardens\, York\, YO30 7DR
CATEGORIES:Environment,Nature
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