Asian Diver and Scuba Diver No. 4/2017 Volume 148 | Page 8

DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY
WHAT’S BUBBLING?
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
6
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
DEC