International Year 2010
Global organizations, such as the United Nations (UN), organize activities and projects for “International Year” events to raise public awareness on major global issues and encourage international action.
Tropical Fish and Coral Reef in Sunlight.
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The events for 2010 include:
- The International Year of Biodiversity.
- The International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures .
- The International Year of Youth.
Many countries around the world take part in both campaigns.