World Environment Day 2026
World Environment Day, held annually on 5 June, brings together millions of people from across the globe, engaging them in the effort to protect and restore the Earth.
11 events found.
Events
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind […]
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Illustrated Talk: “Nature’s Hidden Wealth” by Frances Chase
Discovering Nature’s Hidden Wealth Namibia’s woodlands are more than timber, they are rich in non-timber forest products (NTFPs) that sustain rural communities, preserve cultural traditions, and support biodiversity. From Devil’s […]
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Nominations for the annual Tree Awards now open
For details on this annual event, please refer to Tree Awards under Botsoc projects. Trees are essential for life and yet have a hard time in this arid land of […]
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T-shirt design competition
Botsoc is turning 30 next year. To celebrate the event, we have planned a number of activities. The first one takes place this year. We call on all creative minds […]
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Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
8 Orban Street National Botanical Gardens, Windhoek, NamibiaWhen and where? Usually, every second Saturday of the month, from 08:00 to 10:45 in summer (September to April) and 08:30 to 11:00 in winter (May to August) at the […]
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Illustrated Talk “Plants of the Namib Desert” by Barb Curtis
Plants of the Namib Desert Unfortunately cancelled due to illness 🥶 The hyper-arid Namib Desert is home to an amazing array of plants that occur there and nowhere else […]
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Guided walk in the Botanic Garden
8 Orban Street National Botanical Gardens, Windhoek, NamibiaWhen and where? Usually, every second Saturday of the month, from 08:00 to 10:45 in summer (September to April) and 08:30 to 11:00 in winter (May to August) at the […]
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Illustrated presentation
At the National Botanical Research Institute. Details to follow soon.
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World Habitat Day 2026
The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic right of […]
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Arbor Day 2026
Many countries, including Namibia, actively participate in planting trees on Arbor Day. Arbor Day is usually celebrated in spring; in Namibia we celebrate it on the second Friday in October.
