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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is commemorated on December 27^th every year for the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics. It was held for the first time in 2020 on the heels of the world being plagued with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pervasive cholera, mpox, Marburg, polio and H5N1 avian influenza is a clarion call to inject funds into diagnostics, treatments and vaccines. In essence, the day highlights the urgency to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats and build resilient public and primary health care systems.

The concept of gamification has emerged as a transformative force in the education ecosystem. Educators and institutions aim to make education for K-12 and higher education students more engaging, motivating, and effective by integrating state-of-the-art technologies and game-like elements into learning environments. Gamification involves the application of game-design elements and principles in non-game contexts. Gamification in education means incorporating aspects such as points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges into learning activities. 

International Human Rights Day is commemorated on December 10 every year to mark a reverence for the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Human rights-a set of principles-should bolster communities, individuals and people for a better future. The principles are concerned with the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to, including but not limited to freedom of speech, the right to life, the right to education, the right to health, freedom from torture, the right to free trial, freedom of religion and no discrimination based on sex, color, race, language or origin.  

World Children’s Day (WCD) is marked on November 20th as a call to action for communities, schools, institutions, businesses and sports to underpin children’s rights and engage with them. The theme for WCD 2024 is “Listen to the Future,” emphasizing challenges-climate change, conflict and disruptive technology-that are a threat to children’s future. 

The world has come together to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages on September 23, 2024, to protect the diversity and linguistic identity of deaf people and other sign language users. The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) proposed the idea for the Day to commemorate the date the WFD was established in 1951. According to the WFD, there are around 70 million deaf people globally. 

World Suicide Prevention Day is celebrated on September 10 every year to address self-harm and suicide, raise awareness, reduce stigma, emphasize efforts to provide treatment and remember those affected by suicide. Over 720,000 people take their own lives every year, according to the World Health Organization, while North America has the highest suicide rate in the subregion in the Americas. The prevalence of stigma can lead to discrimination, shame, isolation, self-doubt and rejection. The good news is that suicide is preventable.

International Literacy Day takes place every year on September 8^th to raise awareness to create a more literate, peaceful, just and sustainable society. Under the aegis of UNESCO who pioneered International Literacy Day (ILD) in 1967, the revered day of September 8^th 2024 will be celebrated under the theme   “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace.” Nevertheless, multilingualism, empowered by advanced technologies, engineers socio-economic, pedagogical and cognitive benefits for education and literacy development.

Human ingenuity and sustainability have carved out a niche in green chemistry; challenges and opportunities lie ahead for businesses to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Inevitably, sustainable chemistry is a primary force behind research (on products, processes and materials) and the circular economy. Chemists, researchers, and manufacturers are striving to reduce material, waste, and energy use, use renewable feedstocks, and minimize or eliminate hazards and risks.

People globally celebrate July 11 as World Population Day as a reminder of the urgency to address population issues. Over the past two years, the world witnessed two defining moments: the global population officially logged 8 billion in November 2022 (1 billion people were added in merely 12 years). In April 2023, India overtook China to become the world’s most populous country. The event marked the first time since 1950 that China dipped to second place (in population rankings). The UN expects the global population to reach around 8.5 billion people in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050. 

Every year on June 25th, the world observes World Vitiligo Day, a significant day dedicated to bringing attention to vitiligo, a chronic skin illness that results in pigmentation loss and white spots on the skin. The aim is to boost vitiligo healthcare and education and increase awareness of the mental challenges and social stigma attached to the disease. 

The sixth International Day of Education will be commemorated on January 24, 2024, with the theme "Learning for Lasting Peace." The event is significant since the world is facing an increase in violent conflicts, as well as an alarming increase in prejudice, racism, xenophobia, and hate speech, and will provide an opportunity to share best practices, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions to the challenges the world is facing today.

In the pursuit of a more sustainable and cleaner future of energy, numerous ground-breaking technologies are paving the way for a radical transformation. One such advancement taking center stage is Power-to-X (P2X). This advanced concept can potentially restructure how we produce, store, and deploy energy.