Each year on April 22, the United Nations marks International Mother Earth Day. The message is direct: human life and the natural world cannot be separated. When the land is degraded, forests are lost, water is polluted, and climate pressure grows; the consequences do not stay in nature alone. They reach homes, food systems, health, livelihoods, migration and social stability. That is why this day belongs naturally within UPF’s Month of Service. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainabl

Budapest, Hungary – UPF-Hungary and its primary associations held several activities from February to April, 2026, promoting peace through culture, faith, history and the environment. On the evening of February 23, 2026, an online working group meeting of the International Association of Arts and Culture for Peace (IAACP) addressed the question of how to create value through the arts. They stressed that, since artists communicate with their audiences through their work, the m

Voronezh, Russia – A series of engaging and inspiring lessons for high school students took place in Voronezh on April 8, 2026, as part of the environmental program “Caring for the Future.” The initiative was organized by Ms. Elena Knyazeva , head of UPF-Voronezh and coordinator of environmental programs in Russia. The purpose of the event was to spark young people’s interest in environmental issues, sustainable development, agriculture and social responsibility. During the

As the United Nations marks the International Day of Zero Waste on March 30, this observance closes March, dedicated to partnerships, and opens April as UPF’s month of service within its 100 Days of Serving Community campaign from February 20 to June 1, 2026. The International Day of Zero Waste is a reminder that waste is not only a technical issue but a human one. In 2026 the day focuses on food waste, placing it squarely within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,

South and Central America –A panel of leaders from South America, Central America and the Caribbean joined on March 26, 2026, to commemorate UN World Water Day in a webinar with the theme: "Protection of the Environment and Water Resources: A Path to Peace, Well-being and Human Development." Sponsored by UPF in collaboration with affiliated associations, the event was moderated by Mr. Mario Salinas, secretary general for UPF-Latin America and regional coordinator of the In

Voronezh, Russia – In preparation for the upcoming Earth Day, a series of environmental education activities were held in Voronezh and across the Voronezh Region. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about ecological responsibility and inspire young people to take care of the environment in their daily lives. On March 16, an interactive eco-games session was organized at Secondary School No. 47 in Voronezh, bringing together around 60 students. The event was organized by

On World Wildlife Day, March 5, the Universal Peace Federation joins the global community in striving to protect biodiversity. As part of UPF’s 100 Days of Serving Community campaign, from February 20 to June 1, 2026, the month of March is dedicated to strengthening partnerships for community service. The campaign culminates on June 1, the UN Global Day of Parents . In the context of biodiversity, partnerships determine what can be achieved in the field, from preventing pol

Voronezh, Russia – UPF-Russia, together with the Movement of the First, organized an environmental quest on December 24, 2025, titled “Guardians of the Voronezh Region” for 200 students of Secondary School No. 13 in the city of Voronezh. The event was dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Voronezh Governorate. Through an engaging game format, students explored the natural wealth of their home region, learned about key environmental challenges, and discovered simple yet i

Voronezh, Russia – Games and an “eco-picnic” attracted around 60 participants at the City Botanical Garden in Voronezh on October 11, 2025. The activities were organized by Ms. Elena Knyazeva , coordinator of environmental programs of UPF-Russia, in cooperation with Mr. Mikhail Glushchenko , a well-known traveler and environmental activist from Voronezh. The initiative aimed to promote environmental awareness and civic responsibility through practical action. Participants

Düsseldorf, Germany – On the occasion of the UN International Day of Peace, UPF-Düsseldorf met for a special guided tour through the Garden of Religions in Recklinghausen on September 21, 2025. The group of 20 participants was warmly welcomed by guides Ms. Hageman and Ms. Klusmann. The garden was once part of the grounds of a Franciscan monastery. After the dissolution of the monastery in 1969, Pastor Alfons Hünting laid out the current park. The atmosphere of the garden is

Voronezh, Russia – In Orlyonok city park on July 12, 2025, an eco-game event titled “Make Green Choices!” was held as part of...

St. Petersburg, Russia – The tenth and final Eco-Losevo Festival, on June 28-29, 2025, marked the end of a ten-year project to clean the...

Santiago del Estero, Argentina – UPF-Argentina and the TRAEER Association co-hosted an event on June 5, 2025, at which seven couples who...

London, United Kingdom – To mark World Environment Day, UPF-UK, in partnership with CleanCyclers, organized an event combining film,...

Voronezh, Russia – Hundreds of people, young and old, joined in a series of environmental activities spanning two weeks in Voronezh,...

The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Oceans Day on June 8, 2025, held under the...

Berlin, Germany – To celebrate International Mother Earth Day, designated by the United Nations as April 22, UPF-Berlin invited two...

Voronezh, Russia – On April 26, 2025, the city of Voronezh in southwestern Russia launched an environmental education project called...

Seoul, South Korea – Three problem-solvers who are creatively and successfully tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges were...

Seoul, South Korea – Two experts on climate change and the environment addressed a breakout session on environmental issues during the...