Every year, Earth Overshoot Day highlights just how heavily we are straining our planet’s natural resources. As of this day, humanity has, in mathematical terms, consumed more resources than the Earth can regenerate within a year. In 2026, it falls on July 30 - an occasion to focus on how even small actions and decisions can contribute to positive change, and an invitation to explore new paths together.

On May 7, students from the Vocational School for Commerce and Travel sent a strong message in support of sustainable tourism as part of the Travel Action Days. The central theme was “CONSCIOUS TRAVEL” with a focus on the needs and expectations of the local population in tourism destinations.

On the occasion of Human Rights Day on 10 December, Naturefriends International emphasizes that human rights are not merely abstract values, but the key basis for a self-determined and dignified life.

Under the motto “75 Years of Naturefriends International – 75 years of commitment to a future worth living’’, the 11th Annual Conference of Naturefriends International (NFI) took place on 27 September 2025 in Timișoara, Romania. This special gathering marked a significant milestone in the history of NFI, founded in 1950 in Switzerland, and celebrated not only the organisation’s achievements but also its evolving mission in the face of global challenges.

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, Naturefriends International is highlighting the transformative potential of tourism as a powerful driver of positive social and environmental change. This year the official celebrations are taking place in Melaka, Malaysia.