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DEC

DECEMBER 4–6 UN Environment Assembly The UN Environment Assembly will gather in Nairobi, Kenya under the overarching theme of pollution www.unep.org/ environmentassembly

DECEMBER 7

ADEX Singapore Divers’ Party Taking place at Peninsula Excelsior Hotel, Singapore, the party brings together anyone with a passion for the ocean (and partying!), regardless of whether or not they are a diver www.uw360.asia

DECEMBER 9

The First Sustainable Christmas Market

Celebrate Christmas sustainably in Singapore by supporting the local start-ups selling ethical products, edible produce, and crafts www.stevenschristmasmarket. peatix.com

DECEMBER 10

International Animal

Rights Day

This day draws public attention to the abuse of animals due to human activity, in an effort to prevent cruelty and lessen suffering

JAN

JANUARY 1-9

Waimea Ocean Film Festival This festival brings a packed schedule of film, speakers, filmmaker Q&As, exhibits, special events and important conversations to the Big Island of Hawaii www.waimeaoceanfilm.org

JANUARY 14

EarthFest 2018

Featuring a food fair of delicious international and new age planet-friendly foods, sustainable products, and an eco-carnival of fun low-carbon games in Singapore www.earthfestsingapore.com

FEB

FEBRUARY 2

World Wetlands Day

This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Each year since 1997, the Ramsar Secretariat has provided materials to help raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 3

Dubai International Boat Show/ Dive Middle East Exhibition (DMEX)

Explore five days of ocean adventures at this year’s DMEX www.boatshowdubai.com