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International Polar Bear Day is observed on February 27 of every year. International Polar Bear Day is celebrated around the globe to raise awareness about the conservation of the polar bear. On International Polar Bear Day, learn more about the polar bear and the efforts to be taken to conserve these amazing species. Polar Bear Day was created mainly to raise awareness about the impact of global warming, which is a problem for polar bears. The primary aim of this day is to encourage people to reduce their impact on the environment and to reduce their carbon output by lowering their thermostats or by driving less. These Polar Bears are the most impressive hunters and the most abundant carnivores in the world.
“For humans, the Arctic is a harshly inhospitable place, but the conditions there are precisely what polar bears require to survive – and thrive. ‘Harsh’ to us is ‘home’ for them.” – Sylvia Earle.
History of International Polar Bear Day
International Polar Bear Day is organized annually by Polar Bears International. On International Polar Bear Day, many zoos around the world organize various events and workshops to educate people about polar bear conservation and motivate them to visit polar bear exhibits. This day also encourages the insertion of energy-efficient insulation in houses, workplaces, etc. This day even had some political impact. The deputy climate campaign manager, Jack Shapiro, under Barack Obama, used this day to fight for serious action on the problem of climate change. To support this day in the year 2014, The University of Saskatchewan declared that it would be turning up its thermostats 2 degrees in the summer and would turn down its thermostats 2 degrees Celsius in the winter to honor this day. This declaration is believed to reduce the university’s carbon release by 2000 tons and save the university over 200- thousand dollars every year. As per the World Wildlife Fund, polar bears are the primary indicators of Arctic marine ecosystem health as they got that habit of understanding what is happening around the Arctic because at risk and danger, polar bears are a signal of something wrong with the Arctic ecosystem.
Other Celebrations on February 27
February 27 is also celebrated as
How to Celebrate the Day
Celebrate the day by taking up the Thermostat Challenge along with Polar Bears International at home, in the workplace, at school, or in other places. It is very simple to celebrate this day, just turn down your thermostat on this day to reduce your carbon output and help these beautiful species from extinction. Try to consider every day as a polar bear day by reducing carbon emissions and installing energy-efficient insulation or by taking some steps to decrease your energy consumption all over the year. Involve yourself in Polar Bear Day celebration activities. Also, post pictures and share your thoughts about the day with others on social media using the hashtag #PolarBearDay.
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