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World Day of Social Justice 2026: Promoting Equality, Inclusion, and Human Rights

Observed annually on February 20, the World Day of Social Justice highlights the importance of addressing global challenges such as poverty, exclusion, unemployment, gender inequality, and human rights. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 (A/RES/62/10), this day advocates for social justice as a foundation for peace, equality, and sustainable development worldwide.

International Day of Zero Waste 2026: Tackling Waste for a Sustainable Future

Observed annually on March 30, the International Day of Zero Waste promotes global efforts to address the waste crisis and advance sustainable production and consumption practices. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2022, this observance highlights solutions for resource recovery, reducing pollution, and protecting both human and environmental health.

Addressing the Waste Crisis

This article describes how to make variables exogenous within International Futures integrated model to understand how forecasts created by others may interact with a broader set of outcome indicators like Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs).

The article concludes that the Mediterranean diet (MD) stands out as a model for sustainable and healthy eating, offering significant benefits for both human and planetary health. While it does not outperform vegetarian or vegan diets in terms of environmental impact, its nutritional quality, cultural acceptance, and moderate environmental footprint make it a practical and valuable dietary pattern. To maximize its benefits, policy and educational efforts should promote MD adherence and integrate sustainability considerations into dietary recommendations, addressing the challenges posed by globalization and shifting food preferences. Standardizing environmental impact measurements and considering broader sustainability indicators remain important areas for future research.