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May 21, 2013

2013 Environment Calendar

May 22 — International Day for Biological Diversity

June 01-30 — Disaster Preparedness Month

June 01- November 30 — Atlantic/Caribbean Hurricane Season

June 02- 08 — National Environmental Awareness Week

June 05 — World Environment Day

June 08 — World Ocean Day

June 17 — World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

July 11 — World Population Day

September 16 — International Ozone Day

September 21 — International Coastal Clean-up Day

September 23-27 — Maritime Week

September 27 — World Tourism Day

October 04 — National Tree Planting Day

October 05 — National Wood & Water Day

October 07 — World Habitat Day

October 09 — International Day for Disaster Reduction

October 16 — World Food Day

October 27 – November 2 — Fire Safety Awareness Week

November 01 – 30 — Science and Technology Month

November 08 — World Town Planning Day

November 13 — GIS Day

November 11 — International Mountain Day

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