The Day of Ecological Knowledge reminds every inhabitant of our planet how to protect nature and how important it is. On this day, you can learn about the new possibilities of science in the field of environmental protection, as well as join an ecological society and contribute to environmental protection.
Environmental Knowledge Day is a worldwide holiday
Day of Environmental Knowledge is celebrated in many countries of the world on the same day - every year on April 15. This tradition began in 1992, when the United Nations Conference on the Environment was held in Rio de Janeiro. It was there that the idea was expressed that the ecological education of society is very important for the survival strategy - people should understand what actions lead to the death of the planet and what can save it. In addition, everyone should remember that human needs are growing, and the planet's resources are being depleted, and they must be protected.
This is what we are talking about on April 15 at conferences and talks in all countries of the world. In many states, environmental education is a priority in education and training.
Day of Environmental Knowledge in Russia
In our country, the Day of Environmental Knowledge began to be celebrated a little later - in 1996. It was an initiative of public environmental organizations. On this day, April 15, the all-Russian action "Days of Environmental Protection from Environmental Danger" starts, and it ends on June 5 with the World Environment Day.
On April 15, educational institutions, libraries and scientific institutions of different cities of Russia host conferences, seminars, exhibitions, round tables that touch on environmental issues, reveal them to society, remind them of them, emphasize their importance. Whole holidays dedicated to environmental protection are held, quizzes and meetings with renowned experts are held in schools. On this day, a large number of people can learn about ecological societies to which they can join, or actions in which they can participate.
Environmental education objectives
Spring and summer are the most suitable time for ecological holidays, because this is the period of the most active Saturday clean-ups. It is necessary to cleanse nature from the debris that became visible after the snow melted, as well as from the consequences of summer picnics.
Now society needs to be kept abreast of innovations in the field of ecology and nature protection: for example, not everyone knows what to do with used batteries - instead of handing them over for recycling, batteries are simply thrown away and thereby poison the earth with heavy metals. The primary tasks of environmental education also include conveying information about the importance of separate waste collection - if we throw waste paper and plastic bottles not in one heap, but in special containers, they will still be able to serve society, and will not be simply burned, poisoning the air with pungent smoke.
All this is discussed on the Day of Environmental Knowledge in schools, universities, libraries and city holidays. Thus, scientists and specialists are trying to educate an environmentally-minded person who does not pollute nature, but takes care of it.
