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Happy World Wetlands Day

Happy World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day, is celebrated every year on 02 February. On this day, in 1971, the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) was signed in Ramsar, Iran.  World Wetlands Day is celebrated to to "raise awareness and understanding...

Antarctica Day 2022

Antarctica Day 2022

Antarctica Day is celebrated by the international polar community on the 1st of December to commemorate the signing of the Antarctic Treaty, by 12 countries (including South Africa) in 1959. On 01 December 1959, Antarctica was set aside for peaceful and scientific...

Happy Midwinter 2022
Happy Midwinter 2022

Happy Midwinter 2022

Midwinter's Day (21 June) is celebrated by the South African National Antarctic Programme (SANAP) overwintering teams on Antarctica (SANAE 61), Marion Island (Marion 79), and Gough Island (Gough 67).  Midwinter is the shortest day, and for those on Antarctica,...

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