Coming Up: What’s on in March

From a day that encourages worldwide engagement in advancing women's equality to a campaign that urges the government to take bold action on plastic pollution, we take a look at what’s happening in March.

WHAT’S ON – MARCH 2024

World Wildlife Day (March 3)
World Wildlife Day celebrates the benefits and beauty of nature. This year, the focus is on digital innovation and collaboration. The theme is ‘Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation’. Share wildlife pics and conservation work with #WorldWildlifeDay, WWD2024, #TechForWildlife and #ConnectingPeopleAndPlanet.

International Women’s Day (March 8)
International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s and encourages worldwide engagement and collective action in advancing women’s equality. The theme for 2024 is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ and the aim is to forge a better world by inspiring others to understand and value women’s inclusion. You can share your inspiring images with #IWD2024 and #InspireInclusion.

The Big Plastic Count (March 11-17)
By counting all the plastic you recycle and throw away, you can help gather vital evidence about the plastic waste problem. Sign up at The Big Plastic Count and submit your results online so that they can be used to convince UK ministers to take bold action on plastic.

Spring Equinox (March 20)

BRITISH SEASONS
Spring: Two months
Summer: Eight minutes
Autumn: Three weeks
Winter: Seven years

This breakdown of the seasons from Very British Problems sounds about right, but by March 20, we have inched our way out of winter and can celebrate the first day of astronomical spring.

International Day of Forests (March 21)
This annual event celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Supporters are encouraged to organise or join forest-friendly events such as tree plantings and art exhibitions. Join the conversation and share your forest photos using #ForestDay.

> Read about Britain’s endangered rainforests: Dripping with moisture and shrouded in mists, these mysterious habitats are home to rare mosses, lichens, fungi and wildlife.

Earth Hour (March 23)
Each year, millions of people across the globe switch off non-essential lights for one hour to show support for nature and climate. Earth Hour, which is organised by WWF, is “a time for reflection on our ever-lasting impact on the planet and how we can make a difference,” says the charity.

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