Theme 2013: Water CooperationWater cooperation is a foundation for peace and sustainable development. Water cooperation contributes to poverty reduction and equity, creates economic benefits, helps preserve water resources and protect the environment, and builds peace. To focus attention on this important subject the celebrations for World Water Day on 22 March 2013 will take place around the world with the theme of water cooperation.“International...continue reading

World Forestry Day is celebrated around the world to ring a bell among the society about the importance of forests and the scores of benefits which are gained from them. The concept of celebrating a day every year as World Forestry Day originated at the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture in 1971. The event also...continue reading

• Laureus World Sportsman of the Year- Usain Bolt • Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year- Jessica Ennis • Laureus World Team of the Year- European Ryder Cup Team • Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year- Andy Murray • Laureus World Comeback of the Year- Feliz Sanchez • Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year- Felix Baumgartner • Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year...continue reading

International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is marked on March 8 every year. ...continue reading