International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
On 6 November the UN highlights the often overlooked damage that war and armed conflict do to the environment.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUN Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2001
About the day
The UN General Assembly declared the day in November 2001. It calls for protecting natural resources as part of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and rebuilding, since lasting peace depends on them.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday 6 November 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Saturday 6 November 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 6 November 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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