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World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th, is a global event organized by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental issues. The theme for 2026 is #NowForClimate, focusing climate change. In this blog, we offer a variety of activities and resources to help schools participate in #NowForClimate.

Celebrate Fairtrade this fortnight with resources on Purple Mash.

Fairtrade Fortnight aims to put a spotlight on trade. When trade is fair it has the potential to improve the lives of the farmers and workers who grow our food and make the world a better place. This year's theme is 'brew it fair' and focuses on the tea trade.

Big Green Week takes place between 24th September and 2nd October and it aims to 'unleash a wave of support for action to protect the planet.

For Purple Mash subscribers there are plenty of activities to try with children throughout Big Green Week and beyond.