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#OceanDecade UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UNDOS) is a United Nations Decade that runs from 2021 to 2030, with a vision of "the science we need for the ocean we want".
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Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030
In September 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/74/299 "Improving global road safety", proclaiming the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, with the ambitious target of preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
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Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment – fifth session
In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
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Joint call by the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross for States to establish new prohibitions and restrictions on Autonomous Weapon Systems
In a joint appeal, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, are calling on political leaders to urgently establish new international rules on autonomous weapon systems, to protect humanity.
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Second International Decade for People of African Descent
The Second International Decade for People of African Descent is a global effort to advance human rights, equality and opportunity for people of African descent around the world.
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United Nations 80th anniversary
In 2025, the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of promoting peace, human rights, social progress, and sustainable development worldwide; the theme of the celebration 'Building Our Future Together' underscores the Organization’s evolution, its continued relevance, and its mission to address today’s global challenges.
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Day of Non-Violence / Dag van de geweldloosheid 2025
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti.
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World Space Week 2025
By resolution 54/68 of 6 December 1999, the General Assembly proclaimed World Space Week, to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition.
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World Habitat Day 2025
In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter, the Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns; its our collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.
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Geodiversity Day 2025
Recognizing the importance of geoscience in solving major challenges that humanity is facing today, UNESCO’s General Conference proclaimed 6 October as International Geodiversity Day (41 C/Resolution 24).
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#ResiliencePays #DRRday Day for Disaster Risk Reduction / Dag voor Rampenrisicovermindering 2025 / Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 – publication
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was started in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction.
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#FAO80 #ZeroHunger Wereldvoedseldag / #WorldFoodDay 2025
Wereldvoedseldag is een dag waarop voedsel centraal staat en er wereldwijd aandacht voor voedselzekerheid in de wereld wordt gevraagd, de dag wordt jaarlijks gehouden op 16 oktober.