Fisheries Day
2015-11-21
Worldwide Event (every 21 November)
World Fisheries day is celebrated every year throughout the world by the fisherfolk communities. Fishing communities worldwide celebrate this day through rallies, workshops, public meetings, cultural programs, dramas, exhibition, music show, and demonstrations to highlight the importance of maintaining the world’s fisheries..
www.gdrc.org/doyourbit/21_11-fisheries-day.html

Waste Reduction Week
2015-11-21 - 2015-11-28 | A WorldWide Event
European Week for Waste Reduction

Buy Nothing Day
2015-11-27 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | A WorldWide Event
It’s a day where you challenge yourself, your family and friends to switch off from shopping and tune into life. The rules are simple, for 24 hours you will detox from shopping and anyone can take part provided they spend a day without spending!
www.buynothingday.co.uk

People's March for Climate, Justice and Jobs
2015-11-29 11:30 - 17:00 | Assemble at Park Lane,, London
On this date, a huge protest will be taking place across London on the eve of the crucial Paris climate talks, which will take place from the 30th November to the 12th December.
Around the world, in major cities, people will be coming together to demand that our governments take action to save our beautiful planet. Across the UK, people will be working together to make this the biggest, most poignant demonstration yet, and our unified voice will resonate from London across the globe to call for real action on climate change.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Monthly Meeting
2015-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
As it’s nearly Christmas this meeting may be a light hearted one.

Conservation volunteering - EVERY Thursday of the month
2015-12-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-01-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-02-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-03-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-04-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2016-05-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Wycombe Lido Swimming pool, The Rye , HighWycombe, United Kingdom
Every Thursday the Chiltern Rangers run a volunteer conservation group which is open to all. Come along and meet the group at Wycombe Rye Lido Car Park and keep fit while helping to take care of your local environment at woodlands.
Tools, gloves and hot drinks are provided. Please wear stout footwear and appropriate clothing suitable for outdoors activities and the weather. If you would like to get involved then please contact us.
info@chilternrangers.co.uk

Climate change agreement in Paris (2015)
2015-12-12
A historcial worldwide agreement in Paris to limit increase in temperature to 2 degrees Centigrade.

World Wetlands Day
2016-02-02
2nd of February every year.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Monthly Meeting
2016-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ

Global divestment day
2016-02-13 - 2016-02-14
Divest from fossil fuels.
Together, we will show that we are a truly global and growing force to be reckoned with. As the fossil fuel industry throws more money at fossil fuel expansion, we will turn up the volume of our divestment movement. And we won’t stop until we win. Let’s make fossil fuels history.
Worldwide.
(Every second Saturday/Sunday of February?)

Fairtrade fortnight
2016-02-29 - 2016-03-13
The people who grow the food we take for granted can’t always feed their own families. We can support farmers and workers to put food on the table for their families by harnessing the power of a Fairtrade breakfast. During Fairtrade Fortnight, we will be encouraging campaigners to inspire Big Fairtrade Breakfasts in their community – and wake others up to the challenges facing farmers and workers.

Wycombe Friends of the Earth - Monthly Meeting
2016-03-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-04-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2016-05-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
Everyone is welcome to come along for a cup of tea and chat.
Email us at wycombefoe@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

Earth Hour
2016-03-19 20:30 - 21:30
Earth Hour is an annual event where hundreds of millions of people switch off their lights for one hour to show they care about our planet.
Worldwide.
Usually last Saturday of March.

Forestry Day
2016-03-21
Organised by United Nations.
Worldwide.
Every 21st March.

Water Day
2016-03-22
Organised by United Nations.
Worldwide.
Every 22 March.

Naomi Klein : This Changes Everything : March 23rd 2016
2016-03-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Friends Meeting House, 25 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
To be screened at The Friends Meeting House. 7:30 for 8pm Start

Earth Day
2016-04-22
Celebrate our planet. Find an event near you.
Organised by Earth Day Network.
Worldwide.
Every 22nd April.

Compost awareness week
2016-05-01 08:00 - 2016-05-07 17:00
Find out about Composting, Garden Organic, Master composter courses and more.
More info: www.homecomposting.org.uk
Worldwide.
Starts every first Sunday of May, till Saturday

Break free from fossil fuels
2016-05-04 - 2016-05-15
A global wave of mass actions will target the world’s most dangerous fossil fuel projects, in order to keep coal, oil and gas in the ground and accelerate the just transition to 100% renewable energy.
Worldwide. Starts on first Wednesday of May, lasting about 10 days.

World Fairtrade Day
2016-05-14
Fair Trade is an agent for change. It is a tangible solution to poverty eradication, a good tool for sustainable development, and most of all Fair Trade promotes social justice.
Contact High Wycombe Fairtrade to find out if any events/stalls are happening in your area – www.wycombefairtrade.org.uk/
Worldwide. Every 2nd Saturday of May.

Pann Mill Open day
2016-05-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Pann Mill, The Rye (nr Busy Bees nursery), High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ, United Kingdom
Enjoy a walk round the Rye and stop in on Pann Mill for cake/tea/coffee and view the variety of stands.
Flour made in Pann Mill is usually on sale (dependent on water levels).
Likely eco stalls: Wycombe Friends of the Earth and Low Carbon Chilterns Cooperative.
Local beekeepers also frequently have a stand.
Coincides with the Sunday of National mills weekend.

Biological diversity day
2016-05-22
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
Worldwide. Every 22nd May.

Note - other local event listings
2016-06-01
Note for using this calendar.
Some local environmental organisations list their own events.
Click on the link to their websites below and search for ‘what’s on’ or ‘events’:
Wycombe Environment Centre
High Wycombe Beekeepers
Wycombe Wildlife Group
Marlow in Transition
Amersham in Transition
And see…
Food shops and markets selling local produce
UK Friends of the Earth
