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World Ecologist Day. Ecologist Day or World Environment Day. World Wildlife Day

Ecologist's Day is a professional holiday for specialists who carry out environmental protection activities. Among them are public organizations, government agencies. Their relatives, friends, and close people take part in the events. The holiday is considered by teachers and students of educational institutions whose profile is defense environment.

Meaning: the holiday coincides with World Environment Day.

They are leading up to the celebration scientific and practical conferences, lectures, exhibitions, promotions, educational events. Distinguished employees are awarded certificates, orders, medals, and “Honored Ecologist of the Russian Federation” awards.

Story

Ecologist Day in Russia is one of the youngest holidays. It does not have a long history. Its founder was the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Putin signing the Presidential Decree Russian Federation dated July 21, 2007 No. 933 “On Ecologist Day.” For the first time after its publication, events dedicated to the event were held at the official level in 2008. The date has a symbolic meaning: it coincides with World Environment Day.

Traditions

On June 5, employees of state environmental organizations, public activists, their friends, relatives and loved ones gather around the tables. Wishes for health and success in vital activities are pronounced. Colleagues exchange congratulations, toasts are made, ending with the clink of glasses. Public organizations hold exhibitions. Scientific and practical conferences on industry issues are organized.

Ecologist Day 2019 is marked by actions, the purpose of which is to draw attention to the attitude of industrial enterprises, the state and ordinary citizens towards the environment. They are encouraged to use resources carefully, conduct separate collection household waste. Television and radio stations broadcast programs dedicated to nature and its protection. It tells about major man-made accidents and their consequences for the planet.

The top officials of the state mention the date in their speeches, highlighting achievements and difficulties in the industry. Authorities and local governments jointly organize educational events. Lectures are held under their auspices, to which anyone can attend.

Large companies sponsor promotions. During them, leaflets, ribbons, and plant seeds are distributed. Certificates of honor, orders, and medals are awarded for outstanding achievements in maintaining the cleanliness of the planet and wise management of its resources. One of the most honorable and prestigious is the “Honored Ecologist of the Russian Federation” award.

Daily task

Share information about Ecologist Day with family members and activist friends. Make a joint effort to make the planet cleaner. Organize a cleanup day in the yard of your house, in the park, on the beaches or on the embankment. Clean up the places you visit frequently and would like to see clean.

  • The Amazon rainforest produces more than a fifth of the oxygen in the atmosphere.
  • American scientists have put forward a theory according to which cats pose a serious threat to the planet's ecosystem. According to research, they are responsible for the extinction of 30 animal species. In the United States, cats kill about 20 billion mammals and 4 billion birds each year.
  • About 80 tons of waste are imported into Sweden every year. This country launched a government program aimed at generating electricity by burning waste, which turned out to be very effective. The main waste exporting country is Norway.
  • About 1% of trash in the United States consists of baby diapers. Such waste decomposes within 250 years.
  • According to studies, the island of Tasmania, a state of Australia, has the cleanest air in the world.
  • In the northern part Pacific Ocean A garbage patch with an area of ​​1.5 million square kilometers is drifting. It consists of 100 million tons of plastic waste from Asia and America.

Toasts

“Today is a professional holiday for those who have taken on great responsibility - to take care of our environment. On Ecologist Day we wish everyone clear air, clean water and equilibrium of all environmental variables. With your work you make our lives better!

“On Ecologist Day, we congratulate our nature guardians on their professional holiday. Thanks to their merits, humanity has a chance to preserve its “home” in its original form in order to show its descendants how beautiful and rich our Earth is. Let luck and high professionalism help these environmental guardians protect our Earth from destruction.”

“Environmentalists make an invaluable contribution to the health of the entire planet. You monitor forests, seas and lakes. For your work, not only people, but also other inhabitants of the entire Earth express gratitude to you. We wish you health and prosperity. Let the amount of air pollution be reduced to a minimum. Let poaching disappear completely. Thank you for your invaluable work!

Present

Eco-bag. An eco-bag for travel or shopping, made from natural materials, will be a practical and useful present.

Solar battery. A portable charger powered by a solar battery will allow you to charge your gadgets using an alternative environmental source of energy.

Ecological products. Honey, herbal tea, natural cold-pressed vegetable oils, spices, dried fruits and nuts, harvested in an ecological area, will become a pleasant and healthy gift for the body.

Energy saving technology. Energy saving lamps, batteries, Appliances will be a useful gift that will be useful for the home and will allow you to take care of the environment.

Competitions

Populated the planet
Each participant is given a balloon and a felt-tip pen. At the command of the presenter, the contestants begin to draw little people on the balloons. After the signal, participants stop working and count the number of people drawn. The winner is the one on whose planet he ends up greatest number inhabitants.

In the animal world
To hold the competition, it is necessary to prepare forfeits with the names of the animals in duplicate. Participants in the competition take turns pulling out forfeits and, at the command of the presenter, begin to imitate the animal they come across. The main task of the contestants is to recognize their partner and form a pair with him.

Earth Map
Two teams take part in the competition, each of which is given a Whatman paper and a marker. The team's task is to draw a map of the Earth from memory. After the contestants complete their work, both maps are compared with the Earth map. The team whose work is closest to the original wins.

About the profession

Ecologists carry out environmental activities. They monitor compliance with environmental legislation and study the processes taking place in the Earth's biosphere. Specialists are at the intersection of many sciences. Among them: biology, chemistry, law, geology, mathematics. An important task assigned to these workers is the development of measures to minimize the harmful effects of industry and human activity.

The path to the profession begins with obtaining specialized education in secondary specialized and higher education. educational institutions. Their graduates can conduct research activities, work in departments of the environmental prosecutor’s office, forestry, public organizations.

This holiday in other countries

On June 5, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and other countries around the world celebrate World Environment Day.

In Ukraine, Environment Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of April.

The issue of ecology is one of the most pressing issues everywhere. There is no such person in the world who would not care about the conditions in which he will live, what to drink and eat, what to breathe. And it’s unfair if our children’s generation is left with an uninhabitable desert instead of a beautiful blue planet with its unique biological diversity.

Ecologist Day: prerequisites for the formation of the holiday

The term “ecology” was first introduced into use 150 years ago by the German biologist Haeckel to designate a branch of biology. Later the word was borrowed. Now this concept means the science of the interaction of living and plant communities in an environment modified or untouched by humans.

In the age of technological development, the relationship between nature and man has become aggressively consumerist on the part of the latter. Water bodies and the atmosphere were mercilessly polluted. This could not but worry the sensible elite of society. And in 1971, a “Cop Appeal” was sent to the UN from 2 thousand scientists, politicians, doctors, artists and writers from 23 countries. The document contained alarming facts resulting from the thoughtless management of planetary resources, and catastrophic predictions of the consequences of non-intervention in what is happening.

A conference was held in which more than 110 powers participated. Together we discussed and implemented an environmental strategy. And the holiday, legalized in 1972 and called Environmental Protection Day, became a “starting point” in the struggle for a clean Earth. The main areas in which UNESCO and the World Fund operate wildlife and other official/unofficial organizations are:

  • educational work in different circles of the population. An explanation of the relationship between the health of the planet and the health of its population. Introducing creative thoughts into the consciousness, especially of younger generations, who find it easier to accept new rules of life;
  • detection of negative aspects affecting animals and various ecosystems, and taking countermeasures.

Our holiday - Ecologist's Day - is similar in its message to the European one. Therefore, by decree of President V. Putin, the same date was set for it - June 5, that is, we celebrate it on the same day as the people of other countries.

Traditional events

The format of the celebration, celebrated at the beginning of summer, differs somewhat in European countries and here in the Russian Federation. However, of course, there is a lot in common. Various “green” campaigns and eco-marathons are being held, which are especially rich in 2017, which has been declared the year of ecology in Russia.

The following have become not only traditional, but also favorite for many Russians:

  • cyclist parades;
  • children's essay and drawing competitions;
  • city ​​show concerts;
  • landscape gardening of parks;
  • cleaning city streets;
  • thematic presentations;
  • peacekeeping rallies and more.

Citizens who are interested in nature conservation issues try to visit nature reserves on this day, where educational excursions are organized, and also take part in the discussion of sensitive topics on the discussion platform of the local radio station. TV broadcast busy broadcasting films and programs about love for nature. The presentation of certificates to outstanding representatives of the profession is advertised on television screens.

What's special about being an ecologist?

Ecologists not only carry out environmental activities, but also try to identify factors that negatively affect the biosphere. They carry out environmental audits of industrial enterprises and study man-made accidents in order to prevent them. By advising employees of enterprises on environmental issues, people working on the “healing” of the planet call for the correct sorting of plastic and other industrial waste to facilitate disposal.

To know how to effectively reduce industrial damage, an ecologist must:

  • have higher education;
  • have knowledge of special computer programs;
  • be able to conduct an environmental assessment (for which biology, chemistry, geology, and soil science are important);
  • know environmental legislation.

It is expected that by 2020 the following professions in this industry will be needed:

  • environmental urbanists designing cities based on biotechnology;
  • green transport mechanics, presumably repairing electric and hybrid cars;
  • experts in the field of overcoming global disasters (melting glaciers, radiation dumps, etc.);
  • managers monitoring the quality of the products we consume;
  • “green” call center operators who explain to citizens how to save water, electricity and, accordingly, finances;
  • urban farmers growing greenery right on the roofs of houses.

Already now, the profession of ecologist is in demand, prestigious and fairly well paid. Risks and inconveniences include: contact with a harmful environment, poisons, as well as frequent business trips.

  • Scientists at American universities blame cats for the extinction of about 30 species of small rodents and birds. Our special harm furry pets are applied where they did not originally live, but were brought from other places.
  • It turns out that as much as 70% of fresh drinking water water is coming for needs Agriculture, 22% is spent by industry and only 0.08 - in everyday life.
  • In the Chinese town of Dongtan, concerned about saving energy, they installed special motion sensors on the streets. “Seeing” a car, cyclist, or pedestrian, the device turns on and illuminates their path. The rest of the time the streets are plunged into darkness.
  • In the city of Helsingborg, with a similar problem, the authorities decided to use... a crematorium. The creative idea turned out to be quite viable and now, using the funeral industry, it is possible to heat about 60,000 homes in Helsingborg.
  • Australian environmental volunteers are forced to pull artificial vines across roads. This helps ensure the safety of koalas traveling through eucalyptus trees.
  • The kangaroo, another Australian animal, has piqued the interest of scientists and cleanliness activists because it cannot pass farts. The methane produced in its stomach is processed there. Researchers would love to find the gene that controls the unusual process to graft into cows.
  • Huge ocean liners equipped with golf courses now use edible balls. One German company has proposed feeding golf balls that regularly fly overboard to fish.

Under the auspices of the UN

International decades declared by the UN:


2005–2015 – International Decade for Action “Water for Life”;
2006–2016 – Decade of rehabilitation and sustainable development affected regions (third decade after Chernobyl);
2008–2017 – Second UN Decade for the Eradication of Poverty;
2010–2020 – UN Decade dedicated to deserts and the fight against desertification;
2011–2020 – Decade of Action for Road Safety;
2011–2020 – UN Decade of Biodiversity;
2013–2022 – International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures;
2014–2024 – A decade of sustainable energy for all.

The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2015

International Year of Soils. Noting that soils are the foundation of agricultural development and food security, and are thus key to sustaining life on Earth, recognizing that the sustainability of soil management is key to addressing the challenges posed by population growth, the United Nations has decided declare December 5th World Soil Day and proclaim 2015 the International Year of Soils. >>>

International Year of Light and Light Technologies. Recognizing the importance of light and lighting technologies to the lives of citizens around the world, noting that 2015 will mark a number of important milestones in the history of light science, and believing that the celebration of the anniversaries of these discoveries in 2015 will provide significant opportunities to celebrate the ongoing nature of the process scientific knowledge V various areas, The United Nations has decided to declare 2015 the International Year of Light and Light Technologies. >>>

At the World Conservation Forum snow leopard(with the participation of representatives of the snow leopard habitat countries) 2015 was declared the Year of the Snow Leopard. The snow leopard or snow leopard is one of the most mysterious and little-studied animals on the planet. Its habitat today includes the territories of 12 countries - Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. In Russia this graceful cat lives mainly within the Altai-Sayan ecoregion - in the mountains of the Republics of Altai, Tyva and Buryatia and in the south of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. According to experts, there are from 3.5 to 7.5 thousand snow leopards in the world, while in Russia their number does not exceed 70-90 individuals. The global population of snow leopards is steadily declining, and the conservation of this species requires coordinated efforts from all countries in its range. On the eve of the forum, WWF experts and Russian Academy Sciences have developed a national strategy for the conservation of snow leopards in Russia for 2014-2022. In addition, October 23 was declared Snow Leopard Day in 12 participating countries of the World Forum.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree according to which 2015 was declared the Year of Literature in the Russian Federation. The Year of Literature is aimed at increasing the efficiency of publishing, increasing interest in reading and growing the popularity of Russian literature in the country and abroad. It is expected that all efforts and funds will be distributed through the created Literature Support Fund and grants. >>>

International Day of Mobilization against the Threat of Nuclear War;

World Wetlands Day;

Day of action against dams. Day of Action to Protect Rivers, Water and Life;

world day water resources;

World Earth Day;

International Bird Day;

Week in September - Worldwide campaign “Cleanse the Planet from Garbage”;

2nd Wednesday of October - International Day for Protection against Natural Disasters;

January 29 – Day of mobilization against the threat of nuclear war . This day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on January 28, 1985, which called for an end to the nuclear arms race, reduction and eventual elimination nuclear arsenals and eliminating the threat of nuclear war itself. It was adopted at a meeting of heads of state and government of India, Argentina, Greece, Mexico, Tanzania and Sweden held in the capital of India.

February 2 - World Wetlands Day has been celebrated since the convention was signed on February 2, 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar, which received official name The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat was the first international treaty on the conservation and management of natural resources. The Ramsar Convention was created at the initiative of the International Bureau of Wetlands and Waterfowl.

The treaty's name reflects the original emphasis on the protection and wise use of wetlands, primarily to provide waterfowl habitat. However, over the years, the Convention has expanded its scope to cover all aspects of the protection and wise use of wetlands, highlighting them as ecosystems that are critical to the conservation of biodiversity and the well-being of the world's people.

The Treaty came into force in 1975 and by January 2000 there were 117 Contracting Parties and 1011 sites were included in the List of Sites of International Importance (Ramsar Sites) created under the convention. Information on the status of these objects is contained in the database of the International Bureau for Wetlands and Waterfowl Research and is constantly updated. One of the main conditions for joining the Ramsar Convention is the declaration by the government of a country of at least one Ramsar site on its territory.

UNESCO serves as the Depositary of the Convention, and its administrative functions are entrusted to a secretariat known as the "Ramsar Office", which is managed by IUCN - International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Gland, Switzerland) under the control of the Standing Committee of the Convention. - Unwise destruction of forests and drainage of swamps can lead to the emergence of new deserts. According to the Conservation Society, the area of ​​forests on Earth has been halved over the past hundred years. However, while the value of forests seems obvious, swamps are usually viewed solely as useless, even harmful. natural formations. Only in the seventies of the last century did environmental scientists start talking about the fact that swamps play huge role in the life of waterfowl - as their nesting places. The total destruction of swamps inevitably entails a reduction in the number of birds, and puts some species on the brink of extinction. Therefore, it is important that some wetlands are necessarily preserved: they represent economic, cultural, scientific and recreational (habitat) value.

March 14th - Dam Action Day . International Day of Action Against Dams is celebrated by public organization"International River Network" (USA). “For rivers, water and life” is the motto of this day.

Over the past half century, 30-60 million people have been displaced worldwide by the construction of large dams. Due to the construction of dams, a total of 400 thousand square meters were flooded. km. the most fertile lands and valuable forests. Dams are the main reason why one fifth of species freshwater fish in the world has either disappeared or is in danger of extinction.

March 22 - World Water Day (World Water Conservation Day). This holiday is celebrated all over the world on March 22. The tradition dates back to 1922, when, within the framework of the UN Environmental Conference held in Rio de Janeiro, the UN General Assembly declared that events related to the protection and development of water resources should be held annually on March 22. In our country, Water Day was first celebrated in 1995 under the motto “Water is life.” The museum first celebrated Water Day in 2002. International Decade for Action "Water for Life" (2005-2015). December 23, 2003 ( International Year fresh water) the General Assembly proclaimed the period 2005-2015, starting from International Day water resources March 22, 2005, International Decade Action "Water for Life" (resolution 58/217). Water is vital for maintaining healthy ecosystems, sustainable development and human survival. Already today it is in short supply in many parts of the world. According to UN experts, approximately 1/6 of the world's population does not have access to clean drinking water, and 1/3 - to water for domestic needs. Every eight seconds, a child dies from water-related illnesses. 10% of all fresh water consumed in globe, is used for domestic purposes, about 20% is used for industrial needs and approximately 70% is used for irrigation. Therefore, a lack of water may lead to a food crisis in the near future. The decline in fresh water reserves on the planet is due to wasteful water use, population growth, forest destruction, and environmental pollution. Global change climate change could further complicate the water supply situation. At the current state of affairs, by the middle of the 21st century, at least 2 billion people from 48 countries will face water shortages. In the worst case, according to UN experts, it will affect 7 billion people from 60 states. With the world's growing water scarcity, today's oil wars may be replaced by water wars in the future. The goal of the Decade is further development international cooperation for the purpose of authorization current problems related to water and contribute to the achievement of agreed water goals. The leading organization for coordinating the activities of all stakeholders is the Commission for Sustainable Development.

30th of March - Earth Defense Day . Celebrated annually by the Arab population of the occupied territories and Israel in memory of the patriots killed by Israeli police in 1976 during a demonstration protesting Israel's forced confiscation of Arab lands.

April 1 . - Bird Day. The “oldest” holiday in the ecological calendar is Bird Day. The lines “I’m releasing a bird” belong to A. Pushkin. And he referred us to the “custom of antiquity.” But in Pushkin’s time, the bird festival was not ecological, but seasonal: the arrival of rooks, starlings and other migratory travelers heralded the onset of spring. On this day, it was customary to make larks from dough and sing special chants. Bird Day acquired an ecological character towards the end of the 19th century. One of the articles in the magazine "Kindergarten" for 1875 talks about a Dutch holiday in which children, gathering in the square, take a solemn oath not to kill little birds and not to destroy their nests. Apparently, this activity was a common pastime among the children's population (a type of children's hunting), if it was necessary to combat it with the help of special measures. First International convention on the protection of birds was signed in 1906. After the revolution, Russia had no time to comply with conventions of this kind. But Bird Day was celebrated in schools and in youth circles. Bird Day was first held in 1924 under the leadership of teacher Mazurov at the Ermolinsk school in the Smolensk region. In 1928, 65 thousand children took part in this holiday, and in 1953 - 5 million schoolchildren (only in the RSFSR). In the USA they didn’t get by with just one day. It has been operating there for several decades special center to rescue waterfowl suffering as a result of oil leaks from damaged tankers. Volunteers catch birds smeared in oil and wash them 10-15 times in a bath with soapy water. Birds washed free of adhering oil are returned to their usual habitat. Spring 1998 children's magazine“Ant” proposed reviving Bird Day and marking it on April 1st.

April 22 - International Earth Day . Tree Day. The birth of the Earth Day tradition dates back to 1840 in the United States, when J. Sterling Morton moved with his family to the territory of Nebraska. In Nebraska, endless prairies with lonely trees opened up to their eyes, which were supposed to be used for firewood or to build houses. There was nowhere to hide from the sun and wind, and the parched land produced a meager harvest.

Morton and his wife immediately began planting trees and launching a greening campaign. Morton, later editor of the first newspaper in Nebraska, championed the idea of ​​green space to stimulate life on this vast, barren plain. Morton proposed that the citizens of Nebraska, then a newly formed state, establish a day that would be dedicated to landscaping - a kind of Arbor Day.

The idea met with universal support. During the first Tree Day, residents of the state planted about a million trees.

In 1882, Nebraska declared Arbor Day a state holiday, celebrated on Morton's birthday, April 22.

Since 1970, the main activities for celebrating Arbor Day began to be built mainly on the idea of ​​protecting the environment and familiarizing the population with the ongoing depletion of natural resources. The holiday received a new name - Earth Day - and became national. Earth Day organizers sought to launch a grassroots environmental movement that could change consumption patterns and industrial production practices. Earth Day was proclaimed Secretary General UN in 1971. Since 1998, Earth Day has been officially recognized by the Russian Federation.

In Russia, Earth Day has been celebrated since 1990. Film festivals, exhibitions, concerts, press conferences, street processions, performances in schools, work with funds are organized mass media, appeals and petitions are being prepared.

“Think globally - act locally” - this is the capacious and profound slogan of Earth Days. Of course, it is impossible to solve all the problems of interaction between nature and humanity, and there is no need to set such a task for yourself right away. What’s more important is to bring concrete benefit with your own hands, no matter how small it may seem. When doing anything for the benefit of nature, know that you are not alone.

The Goldsman Environmental Foundation, San Francisco, is presenting an Earth Day award to "women and men of imagination and courage who are willing to take any risk to save the environment." Among its laureates is Russian citizen Svyatoslav Zabelin, chairman of the Social-Ecological Union (SoEC) - the most famous and authoritative public environmental organization in the territory of the former Soviet Union.

April 30 – Fire Day (See article. Profession of the courageous: April 30 - Fire Protection Day // OBZh. - 2005. No. 16-20.)

May 3 - sun day. On May 3, according to the decision of UNESCO, the Day of the Sun is celebrated.

To highlight the potential of renewable energy, the European International Society Since 1994, ISES-Europe has been organizing the annual Sun Day on a voluntary basis. Enthusiasts and professionals, public organizations and companies throughout Europe organize various types of events related to demonstrating the capabilities of solar energy. In the early morning there is a ceremony to welcome the sunrise, and then until the evening dawn there are solar fairs, races of cars powered by solar energy, song festivals and, at the same time, serious scientific conferences where the prospects for the use of solar energy are assessed. Every year Sun Day is celebrated in 14 countries.

As the Ural-press-inform agency was informed by the press service of Ilmensky state reserve, the staff of the reserve, together with specialists from the Institute of Mineralogy, on the website of the Institute of Mineralogy “Malachite Box”, prepared a new virtual exhibition of photographs by Sergei Malkov “I came to this world to see the sun...”.

June 5 - World Environment Day .

Established at the 27th session of the UN General Assembly on December 15, 1972, VDOS promotes public awareness of environmental issues and contributes to improving environmental knowledge each person.

June 17 - World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought . The vast Sahara Desert is believed by scientists to have once been a lush steppe. It turned into a desert due to the growing prosperity of the human herder. Huge herds of animals, which people began to breed, ate and mercilessly trampled down the plants of the steppe. And no one cared about them having time to recover. As a result, the steppe ecosystem was completely disrupted. And where there was a flowering field, now there is a sandy sea. To avoid the emergence of new sugars, and was introduced ecological holiday to combat desertification.

8 July - Day of action against fishing. Fisherman's Day . Celebrated on the second Sunday of July on the basis of the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated November 1, 1988.

Starting from childhood, from Pushkin’s wise fairy tale “About the Fisherman and the Fish,” all our lives until old age, we all love fishing - in all its manifestations. Many of us are real fishermen, albeit amateurs. Many people are familiar with the romance of early sunrises on the lake, and the quiet evening dawn, the best for biting.

For professional fishermen and workers of fishing enterprises, Fisherman's Day is the main holiday of the year.

In 2003, during the Second All-Russian Congress Animal rights activists decided to hold a Day of Action against Fishing and coincide with Fisherman's Day.

First day of action against fishing. On July 11, 2003, the first Day of Action against Fishing took place in the city of Novorossiysk. The city authorities, in order to avoid drawing attention to the cruelty of fishing, refused to issue permission to hold the event in a public place, sending animal rights activists to the seaside embankment, where there were practically no people. However, with the support of local environmentalists and the participation of media representatives, the action was successful and included not just picketing and distribution of leaflets, but also an interesting performance. The presentation was as follows: “the fish swam carefree, but a fisherman tracked them down, and throwing his net, caught defenseless fish in it, and began to catch those that did not fall into the net with a hook. The red blood of the caught fish appeared, which was splashed on the sides. On the white gloves The fisherman appeared red spots. Having caught the fish, he shouted loudly and rejoiced at his catch."

16 of September - International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer .

Life on Earth is unthinkable without the ozone layer, which protects all living things from the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the Sun. The disappearance of the ozonosphere would lead to unpredictable consequences: outbreaks of skin cancer, destruction of plankton in the ocean, and mutations of flora and fauna.

September 20 - Forest Workers Day .

The 4th of October . - Animal Protection Day . This is the second “oldest” holiday of the environmental calendar, which has been celebrated since 1926. In 1926, Europeans celebrated 700 years since the death of one of the greatest Christian saints, Francis of Assisi. Francis of Assisi was the first among the Christians of the Middle Ages to abandon the condemnation of nature as a devilish obsession and who dared to call animals his brothers: “my brother Wolf,” “my brother Leo.” Legends say that Francis had the incredible ability to communicate with wild animals who not only did not harm him, but obeyed the saint and protected him. And he, in turn, urged people not to harm animals.

The legendary hermit, who lived in medieval Italy, is revered not only as the founder of the Franciscan order, but also as a patron and protector of animals. It is not without reason that on many Renaissance paintings Saint Francis is depicted surrounded by forest animals and birds. Subsequently, in many countries, members of animal protection societies declared their readiness to celebrate this date annually by organizing a variety of public events. Their goal is to raise public awareness of the need to protect the environment and animals. In many Western countries, it is generally accepted that pets are members of the family, as “full-fledged” as people. Animals received medical care, healthy food, their own holidays and even beauty contests. At the same time, a number of Russian animal rights activists believe that the issues of keeping both wild and domestic animals in our country are being resolved unsatisfactorily. In particular, there is still no federal law about the protection or maintenance of “our little brothers.” In Moscow there is also a legislative gap in this area. These issues are regulated by only a few resolutions of the capital’s government, but they are practically not implemented, experts say. Thus, it is not difficult to guess that due to the lack legislative framework The lives of animals, as well as their owners, are not protected.

The decision to celebrate this day was made on International Congress supporters of the movement for the protection of nature, held in Florence in 1931. Then animal welfare societies in many countries around the world declared their readiness to annually organize various public events. In Russia, this date has been celebrated since 2000 on the initiative of International Fund animal protection. Animal Day was established to raise public awareness of the need to protect the environment and increase activity in animal protection. In many Western European countries, pets are considered part of the family and have the same rights as other family members. Russia firmly holds the second place in the world in terms of the number of domestic animals after the United States. In every third Russian family"little brothers" live.

October 14 - Day of Workers of State Nature Reserves . Celebrated since 1997 on the initiative of the Wildlife Conservation Center, World Fund wildlife in honor of the first Russian nature reserve– Barguzinsky, opened in 1916.

December 1 - World AIDS Day . Almost 20 years ago, the world learned about the existence of a new incurable disease - acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Over the years, unprecedented financial and intellectual efforts have been spent on combating this disease, however global community while suffering a crushing defeat. According to the latest UN data, 40 million people on the planet are sick or are carriers of the human immunodeficiency virus and only Last year 3 million people died from this disease.

December 3 - International Pesticide Day . On the third of December, International Pesticides Day is celebrated in memory of major accident at a pesticide plant in India. It was on this day in 1984 that an environmental disaster occurred at a pesticide plant in Bhopal (India). To draw attention to the problems that arise from the production and use of hazardous chemicals, the Latin American Network of Pesticide Activists designated December 3 as Pesticide Pollution Day, which soon became international.

In May 2001, the Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants was adopted in Stockholm, Sweden, by 127 governments. The Stockholm Convention, which is international and legally enshrines the global elimination of pesticides, industrial chemicals and gases, the production and use of which causes great harm to all life on earth, will come into force after ratification by 50 countries. To date, there are only two countries that have ratified the Convention - Canada and Fiji. And therefore, environmentalists from different countries are holding actions around the world on December 3 to remind governments that the Convention requires speedy implementation.

December 29th - International Biodiversity Day . Celebrated since 1993. Its main goal is to once again draw the attention of the inhabitants of the planet to the need to preserve the biological diversity of life on Earth. A special symbolic cemetery was set up at the New York Zoo: 200 tombstones were installed there with the names of animals that have disappeared from the face of the earth over the past 400 years. According to scientists, by 2050 about 20 thousand more plants will disappear. In 1966, data on extinct and endangered species of animals was published under the title “Red Book”. The list of endangered species of animals, unfortunately, is growing. But there is also reason for optimism: there are “green pages” in the Red Book. Species saved from extermination are brought there.

December 29th – international day of biological diversity . In 1992, the UN Conference in Rio de Janeiro brought the diversity of living species, ecosystems and landscapes to the forefront of attention politicians and the public around the world. Biodiversity has been recognized as an essential part world heritage humanity, the life source of its economic and social development. At the same time, today there is a great threat to the existence of species and entire ecosystems. Human-caused species extinction continues at an alarming rate. In this regard, the countries participating in the Conference, including the Republic of Belarus, signed the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The date 29 December was chosen to commemorate the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This day was established on the recommendation of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention held in Nassau in 1994. To date, 188 states from 194 countries around the world are Parties to the Convention on Biodiversity, which have committed themselves to achieving the following goals: conservation of biodiversity; sustainable use of biodiversity components; sharing, on a fair and equitable basis, the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Republic of Belarus ratified the Convention on Biodiversity in 1993. Since then, she has actively participated in all international events and contributed to the development of the provisions of this international document. To achieve the goals of the Convention, environmental legislation related to the conservation of biodiversity is being improved in Belarus. The country has adopted and entered into force such legislative acts as the Law “On Specially Protected Natural Territories and Objects” (as amended on May 23, 2000), the Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Environmental Protection” (as amended on June 17, 2002). ), Law of the Republic of Belarus “On flora"(June 14, 2003), Forest and Land Codes. A number of other legislative acts are being prepared that are designed to ensure legal and economic basis conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, for example, bills on safety in genetic engineering activities, on the treatment of animals, a new version of the law on the protection and use of wildlife, provisions on the Red Book of the Republic of Belarus, other regulations legal acts. Belarus is implementing the “National Strategy and Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity”, approved by the Government of the Republic of Belarus in 1997. In accordance with the Scheme for the rational placement of specially protected natural areas, approved in 1995, the system of these territories is expanding and the National Ecological Network is being formed on its basis. A network of specially protected natural areas of international importance for the conservation of biodiversity is also being created - key ornithological, botanical, Ramsar (seven territories: “Olmansky swamps”, “Middle Pripyat”, “Zvanets”, “Sporovsky”, “Osveisky”, “Kotra” and "Yelnya"), cross-border natural areas, biosphere reserves. The habitats and growth of rare and endangered species of wild animals and wild plants are preserved. In total, 2291 habitats and 360 habitats are protected in the republic. rare species animals and plants listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Belarus. In the republic in 2003, 140 new similar places were identified and transferred under the protection of land users. Today in Belarus, with the financial support of the Global Environment Facility, a national biosafety system is being developed, and a National Coordination Structure of the Clearing-House Mechanism is being created to ensure the exchange of information in the field of international scientific and technical cooperation. A network of non-governmental organizations is developing government organizations who take an active part in the decision global problem conservation of biological diversity. In 2004, work is underway to prepare the third edition of the Red Book of the Republic of Belarus, the publication of which is planned for this year. It will include 156 new species of animals and plants subject to protection, and 88 species will be excluded from the second edition. The new lists of animals and plants have been prepared taking into account modern criteria for assessing species developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN, 2001).

Ecologist Day in Russia is celebrated at the very beginning of summer - June 5

This date did not arise by chance, because the Russian holiday is dedicated to World Day environmental protection. In 1972, during the Stockholm Conference, it was decided to establish this holiday, the purpose of which is to awaken people's desire to take care of the environment.

A prerequisite for the emergence memorable date was an appeal to the UN by scientists from 23 countries. In their letter, they reported on the impending planetary threat caused by consumerism towards nature and its resources. Since then, Environment Day has been celebrated annually on June 5th. Every year, a “capital” city and a holiday motto are chosen; traditionally, on this day, environmental actions and events.

Ecologist Day in Russia cannot yet boast of a long history and traditions. This holiday was first celebrated in 2007. The corresponding Presidential Decree laid the foundation for this and set the date - June 5. The day is not a national holiday in Russia, but you can remember your responsibility to keep your common home clean and tidy on weekdays.

What does the house have to do with it? The word “ecology” came to us from Greece. “Logos” is, as you know, science, and “eco” is just a dwelling, a house. So it’s not surprising: ecology is the science of our big and beautiful home called the Earth. But in more serious terms, it is the science of the interaction of living organisms with each other and with the environment.

They say that ecologist is the profession of the future. Many universities train specialists in this field, but their graduates are not always able to find work in their specialty. But the world is rapidly changing, and this profession - noble and romantic in its essence - is becoming more and more relevant.

After all, as ecologists themselves say, what we have done to the planet is incomprehensible to the mind, it’s surprising that the grass is still green. Someone should help her, right? This task falls on the shoulders of environmentalists.

What does a future ecologist need to know? Physics, chemistry, soil science and, of course, biology. What qualities does this professional need? Curiosity and quick reaction are a response to rapidly changing laws. By the way, legislation and even environmental audit are also within the competence of these specialists. And there is no place in this matter for conservatives and lazy people.

When it comes to the profession of ecologist, the verdict of the average person is usually something like this: “Oh! Cool! Global warming, volcanoes - there is room to turn around!” In fact, a young environmentalist at work will face a lot of routine paperwork. The enterprise does not always know and imagine what this specialist should do and how.

Often a young ecologist needs to solve a difficult moral problem: to protect nature from pollution or the enterprise itself from supervisory authorities. And the realization that it will most likely not be possible to significantly influence the work of the entrusted organization cools the ardor and removes the touch of romanticism from newcomers.

But still, ecology is, ideally, the work of real enthusiasts, on whom, as usual, the whole world rests. A noble and honest cause that deserves its day on the calendar. And the day of the ecologist is a holiday of true heirs who reverently love their big house, trying not to inherit, but to preserve and increase its wealth.

This year in the Russian Federation has been declared the Year of Ecology, so such a holiday as Ecologist’s Day in 2017 will be celebrated on a special scale, and this will happen in the first days of summer.

What date is usually celebrated?

The purpose of the holiday is to remind people of the role of humanity in the Earth’s ecosystem, the need to protect natural potential and preserve biological diversity planets. It is professional for all conservationists: activists and environmentalists.

Around the world, June 5 is celebrated as Environment Day. Environmentalists Day is a holiday with a similar message. By decree of President V. Putin, since 2007, its celebration has been dedicated to the same date, and the Constitution of the Russian Federation and international documents enshrine the rights and obligations to maintain an environmentally friendly situation in the country.

What is known about the origin of Ecologist Day?

The prerequisites for the establishment of such a necessary holiday were the appeal of 23 countries to the UN. Alarming facts arising from consumer attitudes towards natural resources and the possible dire consequences of non-interference in the course of events were cited.

As a result, by the resolution of the Stockholm Conference in 1972, the holiday was adopted at the world level. Points from 26 principles aimed at preserving the planet for future descendants have been approved by 113 countries. The UN also came to the conclusion that the annual choice of a “capital city” in which the main events and actions in support of the cleanliness of the planet will be held will help the world’s population to become more aware of the problem. The motto is also chosen anew each time, for example, “Think. Eat. Save" or "For the living oceans of the world."

Holiday traditions

Celebration format in different countries may vary. However, there are also common features. Typically the program includes activities such as:

  • thematic children's drawing competition;
  • landscaping and street cleaning;
  • free city show concerts;
  • rallies and peacekeeping actions;
  • cyclist parade;
  • presentations and conferences.

Attention is also paid to global projects jointly developed by countries for the common future well-being. Having waited until the list of city events is known, those who are not indifferent to environmental issues Citizens try to plan their day so as to have time to visit parks or nature reserves where they take place:

  • excursions;
  • environmental actions;
  • educational programs.

Sometimes volunteers distribute bags of flower seeds to residents of megacities so that everyone can make a personal contribution to greening their hometown.

There are educational programs on television. The authorities on air celebrate achievements and discuss difficulties at various stages of environmental protection work. Those who have made a significant contribution to the cause are awarded certificates and medals, and sometimes a prestigious award: “Honored Ecologist of the Russian Federation.”

Profession ecologist

Carrying out environmental activities, ecologists not only study factors affecting the Earth's biosphere, but also monitor compliance with legislative measures and prevent man-made accidents. They call on business leaders and ordinary citizens to sort household waste for their proper disposal. People involved in the “health improvement” of our planet are trying to reduce the harmful effects of industry and human activity.

The demand for the profession, especially in the near future, is obvious. However, to become a good specialist, you must have a decent amount of knowledge behind you in such areas as:

  • biology,
  • chemistry,
  • soil science,
  • geology,
  • physics,
  • right.

After receiving a specialized education, a graduate can work in a public organization, forestry enterprise, engage in research, or get a job in a unit of the environmental prosecutor's office.