Sustainability Calendar 2026
Inspiring actions for an inclusive planet
The Sustainability Calendar by Consultivo group is much more than an informative monthly reference. It reflects our collective commitment to building a greener, more inclusive world.
Awareness for all, change starts here.
This Environmental Awareness and Sustainability Calendar 2026 motivates each of us to contribute to a safer, greener, and more inclusive planet.Â
The themes featured throughout the 2026 Sustainability Calendar illustrate the close link between people and the planet, offering practical guidance to all stakeholders to support sustainable living across all levels.
From valuing biodiversity and its significance to practicing safety and promoting sustainable ways of living, this collection empowers you to learn, engage, and make a meaningful difference.
Let’s unite to understand more and do more towards building a resilient and vibrant planet for those who will inherit it.
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From Slate to Smiles
Smiling little faces are shining bright with slates in their hands. A mind that learns and grows finds true happiness. Education is much more than a privilege. It is a human right and key to sustainable development. It sets us free from the bondage of ignorance. On International Day of Education let us pledge to educate every child for their holistic development because they are the future of our nation. Â Â
Did You Know?
- Globally, 739 million adults aged 15 and above still lack basic literacy skills, two-thirds of them are women (UIS, 2025).
- 251 million children around the world are failing to acquire basic literacy skills.
- 1.5 billion students and youth across the planet are or have been affected by school or university closures.
- India struggles with poor learning outcomes, particularly at the upper secondary level.
- Â In OECD countries around one-third of adults aged 55 to 65 do not possess computer skills.
The Balance of Wetlands
The sight of cranes flying gracefully over wetlands symbolises trust and balance in nature. Like cranes, for a wide variety of plants and animals, wetlands are a rich habitat. What’s more, these biodiverse ecosystems are a source of livelihoods for many communities. So, let’s not mistakenly see wetlands as wastelands. World Wetlands Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to conserve them.Â
Did You Know?
- Despite making up just about 6% of the Earth’s land surface, wetlands are home to – or breeding grounds for – 40% of all plant and animal species.Â
- For about one in eight people, wetlands are a source of income and a provider of food, water, mobility, and recreational opportunities.Â
- For the 60% of humanity living on coastlines, wetlands serve as vital protection against storm surges, hurricanes, and tsunamis. Â
Wetlands in Focus: Insights to Act
- Wetlands face the highest risk of all ecosystems, declining at triple the rate of forests. Since 1970, the world has lost 35% of its wetlands.
- The global population of mature greater adjutant storks has fallen to under 1,200—barely 1% of what it was a hundred years ago—driven largely by the loss of wetland habitats.
Forests Sustain Life
The fresh smell of dense forests rejuvenates us. Forests sustain life – for humans, animals, and the Earth itself. Home to countless plant, animal, and microbial species, forests are vital regulators of the earth’s climate. They are crucial in maintaining healthy water cycles, nurturing soil fertility and preserving the ecological balance. On International Day of Forests, we honour the vital role they play in our lives.
Did You Know?
- 31% of Earth’s land is covered by forests that accommodate 80% of terrestrial biodiversity
- An estimated 1.6 billion people rely on forests.
- Forests are carbon sinks. An estimated 2.1 Gigatonnes of CO2 is removed annually by the forests of the world.
- Tropical forests supply close to a quarter of today’s medicines—and remarkably, two-thirds of cancer-fighting drugs—contributing about US $105 billion to the global medicinal market each year.
Forests in Focus: Insights to Act
- Forests once covered 57% of habitable land which indicates that nearly half the world’s trees have been cleared since civilisation began.
- 15 billion trees are cut yearly. The planet saw 6.6 million hectares of forest vanish in 2022, equivalent to losing a football pitch every two seconds.
Safety Builds Trust
A healthy and safe employee is a happy and motivated employee who is committed to give it her/his best shot. On World Day for Safety and Health at Work, an organisation is reminded of promoting a culture of safety awareness to create a sustainable workforce.
Did You Know?
- Globally, 2.3-2.93 million workers die each year from work-related accidents or diseases – equivalent to one death every 15 seconds.
- More than 395 million workers suffer non-fatal injuries annually, and 160–170 million develop work-related diseases. Every 15 seconds, 151 workers experience a workplace accident.
- About 15% of working-age adults worldwide live with a mental disorder, and 14.7% of workers experience mental health issues on the job.
Cultures Connect Us
Cultural diversity preserves the identity and heritage of communities. It strengthens and bonds communities by encouraging understanding, mutual respect, and social harmony among people of different backgrounds. On World Day for Cultural Diversity, we are reminded of embracing the rich variety of traditions, languages, beliefs and ways of life so that societies become more resilient, inclusive and vibrant.
Did You Know?
- For 67% of job seekers, a company’s diversity is a key factor – accounting for 89% for Black candidates, 70% for Latino candidates, and 80% for Asian candidates.
- Companies with strong diversity are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors and 70% more likely to break into new markets.
- Â Diverse teams are found to be 87% better at making decisions.Â
- India is home to 22 officially recognised languages and over 1,600 other languages and dialects. The Indian Population can be divided into about 4,635 communities.
Cultural Diversity in Focus: Insights to Act
- Linguistic diversity is facing a rapid decline, with at least 40% of the world’s approximately 7,000 languages endangered.
Oceans Hold Life
Nature’s greatest secrets lie hidden in the depths of the oceans. While our focus is on appreciating the ocean’s wonder it should also be on taking collective action to protect and sustain it. On World Oceans Day, let us commit to undertaking this responsibility.
Did You Know?
- The ocean is home to over 240,000 known species, with millions more yet to be discovered; a single litre of seawater can contain up to 38,000 types of microbes.
- Over half the oxygen we breathe is produced by oceans.
- Blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and saltmarshes capture carbon far faster than tropical forests. Mangroves alone absorb up to 130 million tonnes of COâ‚‚ annually, equal to removing 28 million cars from the road.
- Less than 5% of the ocean has been explored.
Oceans in Focus: Insights to Act
- We have lost an estimated 50% of the world’s coral reefs over the past 40 years.
- Single-use plastics make up an estimated 60-95% of ocean plastic pollution. Even if all plastic waste stopped today, existing debris would still break down and more than double marine microplastic levels by 2050. Â
- About 90% of global goods travel by sea, with over 200 million shipping containers transported worldwide each year.Â
With Every Paw
Where tigers roam, forests thrive. Majestic and ferocious – tigers help preserve the integrity of forest ecosystems. On International Tiger Day, it is a reminder for us to pledge to safeguard them and their natural habitats.
Did You Know?
- India is home to over 70% of the world’s wild tigers.
- Each tiger’s stripe pattern is entirely unique – much like a human fingerprint – allowing for accurate identification of individual tigers.
- Tigers can sprint at over 60 kilometre/hour.
- Tigers can also communicate through their ears – a tigress uses the white spots on the backs of her ears to signal her cubs.
- Tigers can imitate the call of other animals to draw prey to their trap.
Tigers in Focus: Insights to Act
- Tigers, present on Earth for more than 2 million years, now face a 97% population reduction due to human activities. Each year, more than 100 tigers fall victim to trafficking.
- There are more tigers in captivity than there are in the wild.
Wisdom of the Earth
Indigenous peoples are upholders of unique cultures. These people are deeply connected to nature. But, they share common struggles for recognition, rights, and protection of their lands and traditions. On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, let us commit to safeguarding their identities, heritage, and way of life.
Did You Know?
- Global Impact: Air pollution is responsible for approximately 6.7 million premature deaths annually, contributing to stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases.
- Universal Exposure: An alarming 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds the World Health Organization’s safety standards, underscoring the pervasive nature of this issue.
Indigenous Peoples in Focus: Insights to Act
- Indigenous peoples are almost three times more likely to live in extreme poverty than non-Indigenous populations.
- They encounter significant barriers to accessing basic services, education, infrastructure, and employment opportunities.
- They represent just 6.2% of the global population but account for 18.2% of people living in extreme poverty worldwide. Their life expectancy is up to 20 years lower than the rest of the population..
Breathing Better Futures
The sky is much bluer than it appears. We need clean air around us to view the blue and breath fresh. The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed to make us aware of the need for clean air and collective action to eliminate air pollution because every breath matters.
Did You Know?
- About 99% of people on Earth breathe air that the World Health Organization classifies as polluted.
- Air pollution causes serious health problems, including pneumonia, heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and stillbirths. 
- Studies found that in 2021, air pollution caused more than 8.1 million premature deaths, i.e. more than one in eight deaths worldwide. Over 700,000 of these deaths occurred in children under five.
- Air pollution contributes significantly to the worsening climate crisis.
Our Blue Girls
A girl child is a symbol of hope, strength, and limitless potential. Every girl has the right to be valued, respected, and empowered to shape her own future. When we invest in a girl, we uplift families, communities, and entire nations. The International Day of the Girl Child is a call to empower girls with education, safety, equal opportunities, and the freedom to dream without limits.
Did You Know?
- Ending child marriage by 2030 has the potential to deliver over $500 billion in global benefits each year.
- Research shows that girls gain a higher annual return on education, at 11.7%, versus 9.6% for boys.
Girl Child in Focus: Insights to Act
- Around 2,000 unborn girls are illegally aborted every day in India.Â
- Globally, a staggering 122 million girls are still out of school.
- In low-income countries, 9 out of 10 adolescent girls lack internet access, while boys their age are twice as likely to be online.
- Worldwide, 10% of girls aged 5-14 spend more than 28 hours a week on household chores – twice as much as boys of the same age. Moreover, 75% of girl-child labourers work unpaid in family businesses or farms, compared to 64% of boys.
- Close to 1 in 4 married or partnered adolescent girls has experienced intimate partner violence, and 50 million girls worldwide today have been victims of sexual violence.
Livelihoods on Water
Sustainable stocks of fisheries are crucial for the fishing communities to survive. Their traditional knowledge and sustainable practices contribute to long-term food security and healthier diets for future generations. World Fisheries Day highlights the significance of sustainable fisheries, fair working conditions, and protecting the rights of fishing communities.
Did You Know?
- Globally, the fisheries sector employs nearly 62 million people and supports the livelihoods of about 600 million, especially in small-scale and value-chain roles.
- About 15% of global animal protein consumption comes from aquatic foods.
- During 2022-2024, global per capita consumption of aquatic food was estimated at around 20.7-21.1 Kg. By 2034, the figure is projected to rise to 21.8 Kg.Â
- In 2022, for the first time in history, aquaculture (fish farming) production (94.4 million tonnes) surpassed the output from capture fisheries (92.3 million tonnes).
- India is recognised as the second-largest fish producer in the world.
Fisheries in Focus: Insights to Act
- According to the World Bank, almost 90% of global marine fish stocks are fully exploited or overfished.
Strength in Stillness
The mighty mountains symbolise peace, endurance, strength and wisdom. They support diverse ecosystems and hold a strong sense of connection to nature. International Mountain Day is observed to highlight the significance of our shared responsibility to preserve them and act for their sustainable development. Â
Did You Know?
- Mountains cover about 20–27% of Earth’s land surface.
- Mountains are home to 25% of Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity. They hold over 85% of the world’s amphibians, birds, and mammals, many of whom are found nowhere else.
- Mountains are home to about 10% of the world’s population.
- Mountains are the source of 60-80% of the world’s fresh water. Glaciers act as water towers.
- Mountains can grow or shrink. Mount Everest grows by around 6 cm every year due to tectonic pressure.
- Thirty of the world’s highest mountains are in the Himalayas.
- Mountains create their own weather. The higher one goes, the more extreme the weather.
- Mountains have a ‘death zone’ which begins at 26,000 feet, a height reached by only 14 peaks in the Himalayas and Karakoram. Mt. Everest alone holds the remains of more than 200 climbers.
- Research reveals that mountain environments stimulate the production of neurochemicals linked to effort and reward.
- Since 2000, the world has lost 78 million hectares of mountain forests – mostly due to logging and agricultural expansion.
- Mountains are heating 25–50% faster than the global average, accelerating glacier melt and threatening freshwater supplies for billions.
- Non-polar glaciers are losing 267 gigatons of ice yearly, and nearly half could shrink significantly by 2100 even under a 1.5°C scenario.
- Mountain ecosystems provide up to 80% of global freshwater; their degradation endangers downstream communities.
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Action Points
How Can You Contribute?
January: Practical Tips to Promote Education
- Volunteer as a teacher: Take out some time from your busy schedule to teach reading, writing and digital skills to children or adults, especially those who are underprivileged, in your community, at local schools, or community centres.
- Â Donate resources: Distribute age-appropriate reading materials to schools, libraries, shelters, and community programmes, prioritising underserved areas.
- Collaborate with NGOs: Â Build partnerships with non-profit organisations committed to literacy and education to enhance the scope and effectiveness of the programmes.
- Organise heritage and cultural tourism: Organise trips to historical places and museums with children to boost their general knowledge and assign post-visit writing to engrave deeper cultural and historical understanding within them.
- Â Organise literacy events: Plan community events such as storytelling sessions, essay writing, extempore, recitation competitions, and quiz contests to raise children’s engagement and enhance their confidence.
February: Practical Tips to Protect Wetlands
- Volunteer with local bodies: Support wetland restoration and enhancement efforts of environmental organisations and local agencies by volunteering with them.
-  Reduce pollution: Avoid throwing away stuff in wetland water carelessly. Pick up litter and plastic products around wetlands and dispose of them responsibly. Reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible to prevent waste from ending up in the wetlands and waterways.  At home use chemical-free and non-toxic products. Opt for organic, eco-friendly and sustainable products.
- Plant native: Landscape with native species. They help maintain the ecological balance of nearby wetlands. Avoid planting non-native. They become invasive quickly. Consult horticulturists for best results.
- Act when you smell a rat: Report suspected illegal actions like unauthorised wetland fill or dredging activities to the local authority for immediate actions.
- Learn and Educate: Learn and help others learn about wetlands. Spread awareness about the significance of wetlands, the threats they face, and what can be done both individually and collectively to conserve these crucial habitats.
March: Practical Tips to Conserve Forests
- Support forest conservation: Volunteer with or donate to NGOs and community groups who work for forest conservation. Get involved in grassroots campaigns to oppose tree felling and land clearing.
- Buy forest-friendly or certified products: Prevent deforestation by purchasing forest-friendly products like shade-grown coffee, which is grown under the forest canopy. Avoid buying soy, uncertified palm oil, or wooden products that come from the tropics.
- Go paperless: Stop using papers to save trees. In the digital era, it is even easier to go paperless.
- Reduce pollution: Avoid using plastic products and toxic chemicals, especially when you are near or at a forested area.   Â
- Support climate change solutions: Involve in campaigns and contribute to the causes to mitigate climate change. Do your own bit to fight off climate change.Â
- Learn and educate: Learn and educate yourself and others about forests. Spread awareness on the significance of forests and the immediate need to save them.Â
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April: Practical Tips to Promote Safety and Health at Workplace
- Risk assessments and safety audits: Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify hazards and improve workplace safety.
- Safety policies and training: Establish clear safety policies and provide continuous training on safe practices, equipment use, and emergency procedures.
- Involve employees: Involve employees in safety planning, hazard reporting and incident investigations to build shared accountability.
- Equipment and PPE: Maintain equipment properly and ensure access to suitable PPE.
- Promote mental health: Organise psychological counselling sessions for employees. Â
- Communicate, recognise and stay updated: Encourage open communication, recognise safe behaviour, and stay updated on evolving safety standards and regulations.
May: Practical Tips to Support Cultural Diversity
- Learn and educate: Educate yourself and younger generations to respect cultural diversity and challenge biases. Learn and teach them about history, languages, stories, music, and art.
- Participate in diverse cultural activities: Engage in festivals, dances, rituals of and cook traditional recipes from different regions. Organise cultural events to promote the expression of diversity.
- Support cultural initiatives: Buy from local craftspeople, visit cultural sites, and support community initiatives.
- Document heritage: Record oral histories, practices, and collect artefacts to preserve them.
- Promote language: Speak, write, and encourage the learning and use of different languages
- Â Implement inclusive policies: Create workplaces where diverse backgrounds feel valued, heard, and have equal opportunities.
- Â Ensure inclusivity: Include diverse cultural perspectives in decision-making processes.Â
- Embrace cultural exchange: Create opportunities for different cultural groups to share and learn from each other.
June: Practical Tips to Protect Oceans
- Reduce pollution: Minimise single-use plastics and opt for reusable alternatives; dispose of waste, especially chemicals responsibly to prevent them ending in waterways. Â
- Conserve water: Consume less water to minimise wastewater and runoff that can flow into the ocean.
- Shop wisely: Purchase ocean-friendly products; avoid buying products that exploit marine life.
- Reduce your carbon footprint: Lower your energy consumption to combat climate change, which affects oceans.
- Get involved: Participate in beach and river clean-ups; donate to volunteer with organisations committed to protecting the ocean.
- Educate others: Spread awareness about threats that our oceans face and inspire people to support initiatives to protect oceans.
- Follow responsible tourism: While travelling, opt for eco-friendly tour operators and respect marine life and habitats.
July: Practical Tips to Conserve Tigers
- Say NO to tiger products: Refuse to purchase any products made from tiger parts like bones, skins, or derivatives.
- Â Stop deforestation: Limit your timber and paper consumption, and back companies that dedicate to safeguard biodiversity.
- Donate: Contribute financially to organisations committed to protecting tigers.
- Adopt a tiger: This will provide lifetime care for the tiger.
- Â Stand against tiger captivity: Participate in campaigns to protest against tiger abuses in captivity, such as circuses, zoos, tiger farms and private collections
August: Practical Tips to Support Indigenous Peoples
- Donate: Donate to Indigenous-led non-profit organisations to support grassroots efforts in protecting Indigenous lands, rights, and cultures.
- Educate: Educate yourself and others about Indigenous cultures. Read books and articles authored by Indigenous writers to find accurate information; visit museums; attend Indigenous events, seminars, and workshops held by Indigenous organisations; watch recorded webinars. Encourage discussions on Indigenous peoples and their culture.
- Offer economic support: Shop from Indigenous-founded businesses. Purchase their products online from sustainable Indigenous companies.
- Include Indigenous people in discussions of land use: Indigenous peoples rely on their land for identity, survival, and livelihood, making consultation and inclusion essential. Companies must respect these rights by ensuring thorough due diligence in all development projects.
- Volunteer: Volunteer or intern with Indigenous organizations and contribute your skills to support their work.
- Support policies: Support Indigenous rights public policy and spread awareness about their rights in social media
September: Practical Tips to Minimise Air Pollution
- Drive less and smart: Walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit; if you drive, turn off your engine while idling; consider electric vehicles.
- Conserve energy: Use energy-efficient appliances; turn off lights, fans and ACs when not in use; use AC only when genuinely needed and set AC temperature higher.
- Switch to renewables: Opt for solar/wind power and clean energy for cooking and electricity.
- Use eco-friendly products: Use water-based paints and cleaners; avoid aerosol sprays.
- Avoid burning and fireworks: Don’t burn garbage, leaves, or plastics – compost or recycle them; limit the use of crackers during festivals.
- Plant trees: Plant trees, organise and participate actively in tree plantation drives. Trees absorb pollutants and cool the environment.
- Support policies and institutions: Advocate for cleaner energy and transport systems and support organisations that address air pollution
October: Practical Tips to Support Girl Child
- Value her birth: Encourage families to celebrate and value the birth of daughters, ensuring equal nutrition and care as boys.
- Teach respect: Educate boys to respect women and understand consent from a young age.
-  Support girls’ education: Volunteer to provide quality education for girls in your locality.
- Challenge and report harmful practices: Speak up against and report female foeticide, infanticide, girl-child labour and child marriage through social media and to local authorities.
- Break stereotypes: Encourage open dialogue and media representation that question traditional gender roles and stereotypes.
- Spread awareness: Spread awareness on girls’ rights to people, including boys.
- Support NGOs and policies: Support nonprofits and advocate for laws and policies that promote gender equality and protect girls.Â
November: Practical Tips to Support Sustainable Fisheries
- Choose sustainable seafood: Explore sustainable choices and back fisheries that follow responsible practices (e.g., using trusted guides). Encourage others to follow the same.
- Reduce pollution: Join initiatives that help keep rivers and oceans free from debris and pollution.Â
- Restore habitats: Support efforts to restore crucial fish habitats, such as mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds.Â
- Â Support local fisheries: Choose to buy straight from fishers – whether at docks, markets, or through CSFs (Community Supported Fisheries) – to ensure they are paid fairly. Inspire people to follow your steps.
- Advocate policies: Support policies and rights to safeguard fisher communities from power imbalances and external pressures.
December: Practical Tips to Preserve Mountain Ecosystems
- Practice and encourage sustainable tourism: Leave no trace – collect trash, including organic wastes like peels, and dispose of them responsibly; follow marked routes to help prevent erosion and safeguard natural areas; respect wildlife and maintain silence; minimise campfire impact; buy local products to support sustainable businesses.
- Conserve resources: Avoid wasting water, use less paper and wooden products.
- Advocate for policies: Support laws and organisations that protect mountain ecosystems from destructive mining, logging, and development.
- Support NGOs: Contribute to or volunteer with organisations committed towards mountain conservation and fighting off climate change.
- Educate others: Share knowledge and inspire sustainable practices.
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