Today, December 2, many countries around the world events are taking place in many countries on the occasion of the World Environment Day, writes UNN.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of environmental pollution and its harmful effects on human health and the planet.
The main focus of the events held on this day is focused on plastic pollution, which has become one of the most of the most acute environmental problems in the world today. It significantly degrades soil quality, harms marine life, and poses a significant marine life and poses a significant threat to the planet's ecosystems.
The second of December is also the Day of Outbred Dogs. Day is also celebrated on December 2. The event originated in the United States at the initiative of animal rights activist Colleen Page.
Quite often, such puppies never find their owners, and subsequently end up on the street, because many people prefer purebred dogs.
The best thing you can do on this day is to take in a is to adopt a purebred dog from a shelter or from the street, and it will become not just a a pet, but also a loyal friend.
On the initiative of the United Nations, December 2 is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
Slavery in the modern world is considered to be forced and child labor labor, forced marriages, sexual exploitation, human trafficking, involvement of children to participate in armed conflicts.
According to UN estimates, about 40 million people on the are in modern-day slavery.
Computer Literacy Day is still celebrated today. The event originated in 2001 in India on the initiative of a local IT company.
On this day, various events take place that promote free access to digital literacy training, encouraging people to to use computers effectively and global computer awareness.
According to the church calendar, today is the feast day of one of the 12 prophets of the Old Testament - Habakkuk.
According to legend, he predicted the sack of Jerusalem by barbarians and the long life of the Jews in captivity.
Andrey celebrates his name day on December 2, Athanasius, Matthew, Nicholas, Sergius, Mary, and Tamara.