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World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day
February 2, 2026
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. 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.
18:30 - 21:30 Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes =0D=0A=0D=0ATo view this meeting in modern.gov use the following link: https://democracy.basingstoke.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CommitteeId=3D396&CF=3D&MeetingId=3D2759&Ver=3D4
February 11, 20266:30 pm - 9:30 pm Council Chamber - Deanes
18:30 - 21:30 Council Chamber - Deanes =0D=0A=0D=0ATo view this meeting in modern.gov use the following link: https://democracy.basingstoke.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CommitteeId=3D134&CF=3D&MeetingId=3D2747&Ver=3D4
Strengthening a Just Transition for a Sustainable Future
Strengthening a just transition for a sustainable future means making sure our move toward low-carbon economies benefits everyone, especially the most vulnerable. It requires a holistic approach that weaves environmental sustainability with social justice, ensuring that workers, indigenous peoples, and marginalized communities receive the support they need—through retraining, job creation, and strong social protection measures. In other words, decarbonization and economic transformation should go hand in hand with policies that fight poverty, reduce inequality, and open up opportunities for all.
At the heart of this vision is the idea of integrating “just transition” principles into both global and national policies. When these principles are built into sustainable development agendas—such as those discussed at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2)—policymakers can create a fairer environment where the costs of change are shared equitably. For example, targeted green skills training, comprehensive social protection, and community-led economic diversification can help ensure that the decline of fossil fuel industries doesn’t lead to long-term unemployment or increased social inequality. Instead, these measures redirect investments into emerging green sectors, building a resilient workforce and a more equitable society.
February 25, 20266:30 pm - 9:30 pm Council Chamber - Deanes
18:30 - 21:30 Council Chamber - Deanes =0D=0A=0D=0ATo view this meeting in modern.gov use the following link: https://democracy.basingstoke.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CommitteeId=3D134&CF=3D&MeetingId=3D2870&Ver=3D4
