Large-scale events relating to environmental issues are the focus of sites listed in this category. Purely local events should be listed in the appropriate Regional category instead, and mere notices of events should not be listed here.
Recommended Resources
Canadian Environmental Conference and Tradeshow
CANECT is an establised annual event for environmental managers, personnel, policy-makers, consultants, etc. with interests in Canadian environmental affairs and/or responsibilities.Sponsored by Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine, CANECT is an annual event for Canadian environmental managers, plant personnel, government policy-makers, lawyers and consultants working in environmental affairs. Program and registration information, as well as a virtual trade show of exhibitors are here.
http://www.canect.net/
Global Carbon Market Fair & Conference
The final report, trade fair and conference guide, and program presentations from the previous year's event are presented here, along with a schedule of the upcoming Carbon Expo, with its policies and guidelines for participants, exhibitors, and press.
http://www.carbonexpo.com/
A joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, Green Festival is an annual event, presenting renowned authors, leaders and educators, how-to workshops, films, activities for the children, organic foods and drinks, and live music, along with a marketplace consisting of hundreds of eco-friendly businesses. Schedules, events, speakers, and exhibitors are shown here.
http://greenfestivals.org/
International Water Technologies & Environmental Control Exhibition & Conference
WATEC is an annual conference and exhibition for international and domestic water, energy and environmental technology professionals. A profile of the event is published here, including a schedule and information for exhibitors, visitors, and the press.
http://www.watec-israel.com/
Organized by Planet Ark, Recycling Week is an annual November event in Australia, intended to bring a national focus to recycling and the broader themes of minimizing waste and managing material resources. Its aims and objectives are stated here, along with recycling information for individuals, businesses, and educational purposes.
http://www.recyclingweek.planetark.org/
Organized by Planet Ark, and sponsored by Toyota, National Tree Day is an annual tree-planting event in Australia. Details about the event are available here, along with instructions for getting involved, coordinator data, and resources for teachers.
http://treeday.planetark.com/
Sponsored by the Australian government, this annual day recognizes the health and environmental benefits that can be had by walking, rather than driving, by encouraging people to walk to work on this one day of the week. Information on how to participate or register as a sponsor are available here, along with press clippings, reports and fact sheets.
http://www.walk.com.au/
TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
A conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium, this annual event brings Canadians from all walks of life together for the purpose of cleaning up the shoreline. Photographs and reports from past cleanups are presented, along with a schedule of upcoming events, action items, educational programs, and contact data.
http://www.vanaqua.org/cleanup/
Sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme, WED is commemorated each year on June 5th, as a way in which the UN can stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment. An overview of the event, global initiatives, and information materials are available.
http://www.unep.org/wed/
WMBD is recognized in more than fifty-five countries and at more than a hundred locations throughout the world, to call attention to the need to conserve and protect migratory birds. Resources available include the background and theme to the upcoming conference and instructions for participating, as well as archives of conferences from previous years.
http://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/
Sponsored by the World Ocean Project, WOD provides an annual opportunity to celebrate the world's oceans, its events and activities coordinated with aquariums, zoos, museums, conservation organizations, universities, schools and business throughout the world. The annual theme and upcoming scheduled events are reported here.
http://www.theoceanproject.org/wod/
