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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Environment Week
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Environment%20Week
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian National Environment Week 2, record 1, English, Canadian%20National%20Environment%20Week
former designation
- Canadian National Pollution Awareness Week 2, record 1, English, Canadian%20National%20Pollution%20Awareness%20Week
former designation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Environment Week is a time for grassroots action to help preserve, protect, and restore our environment. It takes place the first week of June to coincide with World Environment Day, proclaimed by the United Nations in 1972 and celebrated on June 5. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Environment%20Week
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Environment and Climate Change Canada. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Environment%20Week
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Canadian National Pollution Awareness Week was established in 1971. In 1972, the name was changed to the Canadian National Environment Week and in 1985, it was changed again to the Canadian Environment Week. 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Environment%20Week
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Environment Week
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Semaine canadienne de l'environnement
1, record 1, French, Semaine%20canadienne%20de%20l%27environnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Semaine nationale de l'environnement canadien 2, record 1, French, Semaine%20nationale%20de%20l%27environnement%20canadien
former designation, feminine noun
- Semaine nationale de la lutte contre la pollution 2, record 1, French, Semaine%20nationale%20de%20la%20lutte%20contre%20la%20pollution
former designation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Semaine canadienne de l'environnement est le moment idéal pour prendre des mesures au niveau local afin de préserver, de protéger et de restaurer notre environnement. Cet événement annuel, qui coïncide avec la Journée mondiale de l'environnement des Nations Unies (le 5 juin), proclamée par les Nations Unies en 1972. 1, record 1, French, - Semaine%20canadienne%20de%20l%27environnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Environnement et Changement climatique Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Semaine%20canadienne%20de%20l%27environnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La Semaine nationale de la lutte contre la pollution a été établie en 1971. En 1972, son nom a été changé pour la Semaine nationale de l'environnement canadien puis en 1985, il a été changé à nouveau pour devenir la Semaine canadienne de l'environnement. 3, record 1, French, - Semaine%20canadienne%20de%20l%27environnement
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Semaine de l'environnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Arts and Culture
- Zoology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- World Animal Day
1, record 2, English, World%20Animal%20Day
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World Animal Day is celebrated each year on 4 October. On this day, animal life in all its forms is celebrated, and special events are planned on locations all over the globe. 4 October was originally chosen for World Animal Day because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment. Numerous churches throughout the world observe the Sunday closest to the 4th of October with a blessing for the animals. However, World Animal Day has now gone beyond being the celebration of a Christian saint and is today observed by animal-lovers of all beliefs, nationalities and backgrounds. Animal rescue shelters hold fundraising events and open days, wildlife groups organize information displays, schools undertake animal-related project work and individuals and groups of friends or co-workers donate to animal charities or pledge to sponsor a shelter animal. 1, record 2, English, - World%20Animal%20Day
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Arts et Culture
- Zoologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- World Animal Day
1, record 2, French, World%20Animal%20Day
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Environment
- Culture (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- World Environment Day
1, record 3, English, World%20Environment%20Day
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WED 1, record 3, English, WED
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enchances political attention and action. Our agenda is to give a human face to environmental issues; empower people to become active agents of sustainable and equitable development; promote an understanding that communities are pivotal to changing attitudes towards environmental issues; and advocate partnership which will ensure all nations and peoples enjoy a safer and more prosperous future. World Environment Day is a people's event with colourful activities such as street rallies, bicycle parades, green concerts, essays and poster competitions in schools, tree planting, as well as recycling and clean-up campaigns. 1, record 3, English, - World%20Environment%20Day
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Environnement
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de l'environnement
1, record 3, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20l%27environnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Journée mondiale de l'environnement a été lancée par l'Assemblée générale des Nations Unies en 1972 afin de marquer l'ouverture de la Conférence de Stockholm sur l'Environnement humain. Une autre résolution adoptée le même jour par l'Assemblée générale est à l'origine de la création du PNUE. La Journée mondiale de l'environnement peut-être célébrée de multiples façons, y compris des marches, des défilés à vélo, des concerts, des concours de rédaction et de dessin dans les écoles, des plantations d'arbres, des campagnes de recyclage et de nettoyage et bien d'autres activités encore. Dans de nombreux pays, cet événement est un occasion pour promouvoir l'intérêt et l'action au niveau politique. Ce jour là, des chefs d'États, des premiers ministres et de ministres de l'environnement prononcent des discours dans lesquels ils s'engagent à agir pour la sauvegarde de notre Terre. Des engagements visant l'établissement de structures gouvernementales permanentes destinées à la gestion et à la planification économique de l'environnement sont pris officiellement. 1, record 3, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20l%27environnement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Medio ambiente
- Cultura (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente
1, record 3, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20del%20Medio%20Ambiente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
5 de junio 1, record 3, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20del%20Medio%20Ambiente
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-05-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Water Transport
- Culture (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- World Maritime Day
1, record 4, English, World%20Maritime%20Day
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Every year the International Maritime Organization celebrates World Maritime Day. The exact date is left to individual Governments but is usually celebrated during the last week in September. The day is used to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety and the marine environment. 1, record 4, English, - World%20Maritime%20Day
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Transport par eau
- Culture (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de la mer
1, record 4, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20mer
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tous les ans, la célébration de la Journée mondiale de la mer est l'occasion de faire connaître les buts et objectifs de l'Organisation maritime internationale à un public beaucoup plus large que d'habitude. C'est aussi une tribune où la communauté maritime dans toute sa diversité peut sensibiliser l'opinion aux questions de transport maritime et au rôle très positif, voire vital, de ce secteur d'activité, dans la vie de tout un chacun. 1, record 4, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20mer
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Transporte por agua
- Cultura (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Marítimo Mundial
1, record 4, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mar%C3%ADtimo%20Mundial
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La celebración del Día Marítimo Mundial brinda, una vez al año, la oportunidad de señalar a la atención de una concurrencia mucho más amplia de lo habitual las metas y los objetivos de la Organización Marítima Internacional, y de proporcionar a la comunidad naviera en general una plataforma central desde la cual elevar a nuevas cotas la conciencia del público sobre la tan positiva, e incluso vital, función que el sector del transporte marítimo desempeña en la vida de todos nosotros. 1, record 4, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mar%C3%ADtimo%20Mundial
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Water Supply
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- World Day for Water
1, record 5, English, World%20Day%20for%20Water
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"... decides to declare 22 March of each year World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993, in conformity with the recommendations of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development contained in chapter 18 of Agenda 21". 2, record 5, English, - World%20Day%20for%20Water
Record 5, Key term(s)
- World Water Day
- International Water Day
- International Day for Water
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Alimentation en eau
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de l'eau
1, record 5, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«[...] décide de proclamer le 22 mars de chaque année Journée mondiale de l'eau à célébrer à partir de 1993, conformément aux recommandations que la Conférence des Nations Unies sur l'environnement et le développement a formulées au chapitre 18 d'Action 21». 2, record 5, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20l%27eau
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Journée internationale de l'eau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Abastecimiento de agua
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Mundial del Agua
1, record 5, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20del%20Agua
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
22 de marzo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20del%20Agua
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-10-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Environment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Connect with the World Wide Web of Life
1, record 6, English, Connect%20with%20the%20World%20Wide%20Web%20of%20Life
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
“Connect with the World Wide Web of Life” is the theme chosen by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) for this year's [2001] World Environment Day, June 5. 2, record 6, English, - Connect%20with%20the%20World%20Wide%20Web%20of%20Life
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Environnement
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Connectez-vous à la cyber toile de la vie 1, record 6, French, Connectez%2Dvous%20%C3%A0%20la%20cyber%20toile%20de%20la%20vie
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Connectez-vous à la cyber toile de la vie», tel est le thème choisi cette année par le Programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement (PNUE) pour la Journée mondiale de l'environnement, célébrée le 5 juin. 1, record 6, French, - Connectez%2Dvous%20%C3%A0%20la%20cyber%20toile%20de%20la%20vie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Medio ambiente
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Conéctate a la Cadena de la Vida 1, record 6, Spanish, Con%C3%A9ctate%20a%20la%20Cadena%20de%20la%20Vida
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Market Prices
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Buy Nothing Day
1, record 7, English, Buy%20Nothing%20Day
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- BND 1, record 7, English, BND
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- International Buy Nothing Day 1, record 7, English, International%20Buy%20Nothing%20Day
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Buy Nothing Day is a simple idea with deep implications. It forces us to think about the "shop-till-you-drop" imperative and its effects on the rest of the world. On Buy Nothing Day enjoy a break from the shopping frenzy. Relish your power as a consumer to change the economic environment. Buy Nothing Day : November 24, 2000. 1, record 7, English, - Buy%20Nothing%20Day
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Prix (Commercialisation)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Journée du Non-Achat
1, record 7, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20du%20Non%2DAchat
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Journée internationale du Non-Achat 1, record 7, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20internationale%20du%20Non%2DAchat
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Journée du Non-Achat fait partie d'une campagne "anti-consommation" débutée en 1992 au Canada. Depuis, cette célébration s'est élargie à de nombreux pays. Des groupes canadiens, américains, anglais, irlandais, néo-zélandais, australiens, néerlandais préparent des actions publiques et médiatiques autour de cette journée. 1, record 7, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20du%20Non%2DAchat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Climatology
- Political Science (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Climate change - Need for global partnership 1, record 8, English, Climate%20change%20%2D%20Need%20for%20global%20partnership
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Theme for World Environment Day 1991. 1, record 8, English, - Climate%20change%20%2D%20Need%20for%20global%20partnership
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Climate change need for global partnership
- Need for global partnership, climate change
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Climatologie
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Changement climatique: nécessité d'un partenariat mondial
1, record 8, French, Changement%20climatique%3A%20n%C3%A9cessit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20partenariat%20mondial
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- nécessité d'un partenariat mondial, changement climatique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Climatología
- Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Cambios climáticos: necesidad de una asociación mundial
1, record 8, Spanish, Cambios%20clim%C3%A1ticos%3A%20necesidad%20de%20una%20asociaci%C3%B3n%20mundial
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8, Key term(s)
- necesidad de una asociación mundial, Cambios climáticos
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Global Policy Board 1, record 9, English, Global%20Policy%20Board
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Group sponsoring World Day(peace, hunger, environment concerns). 1, record 9, English, - Global%20Policy%20Board
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Global Policy Board 1, record 9, French, Global%20Policy%20Board
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo de Política Mundial
1, record 9, Spanish, Consejo%20de%20Pol%C3%ADtica%20Mundial
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Environmental Law
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Seoul Declaration on Environmental Ethics 1, record 10, English, Seoul%20Declaration%20on%20Environmental%20Ethics
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Adopted at World Environment Day on 5 June 1997, Seoul, ROK; subtitle-People's Pledge. 1, record 10, English, - Seoul%20Declaration%20on%20Environmental%20Ethics
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Droit environnemental
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration de Séoul sur l'éthique environnementale
1, record 10, French, D%C3%A9claration%20de%20S%C3%A9oul%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9thique%20environnementale
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Derecho ambiental
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración de Seúl sobre ética ambiental
1, record 10, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20Se%C3%BAl%20sobre%20%C3%A9tica%20ambiental
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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