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{{Short description|Event organized by WindEurope}}
{{Infobox holiday
|holiday_name = Global Wind Day
|nickname = World Wind Day
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102949362881&ca=e882c25a-f468-49fe-b235-801f5a25f67a|title=Constant Contact : Unexpected Error|website=campaign.r20.constantcontact.com|access-date=2019-06-27}}</ref> It is a day when [[wind power|wind energy]] is celebrated, information is exchanged and adults and children find out about wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to [[social change|change the world]]. ▼
|observedby = All [[Member states of the United Nations|UN Member States]], People around the world
In association with EWEA and GWEC, national wind energy associations and companies involved in wind energy production organise events in many countries around the world. In 2011, there were events organised in 30 countries, on 4 continents. Events included visits to onshore and offshore wind farms, information campaigns, demonstration turbines being set up in cities, wind workshops and a wind parade. Many events happened on Global Wind Day (15 June) itself, but there were also events on the days and weeks before and afterwards. In 2012 there were 250 events around the globe and a very popular photo competition. ▼
|date = 15 June
<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/how-to-celebrate-global-wind-day-on-june-15-2293785.html |title=How To Celebrate Global Wind Day on 15 June|date=2011-06-06|publisher = The Independent}}</ref>▼
|scheduling = same day each year
|duration = 5 day
|firsttime = {{Start date and age|1967|6|15}}
|frequency = annual
|image = Wind power plants in Xinjiang, China.jpg
}}
▲'''Global Wind Day''' or '''World Wind Day''' is a [[list of minor secular observances#June|worldwide event]] that is held on [[June 15]]. It is organised by [[WindEurope]] and GWEC ([[Global Wind Energy Council]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102949362881&ca=e882c25a-f468-49fe-b235-801f5a25f67a|title=Constant Contact : Unexpected Error|website=campaign.r20.constantcontact.com|access-date=2019-06-27|archive-date=2020-06-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614111233/http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102949362881&ca=e882c25a-f468-49fe-b235-801f5a25f67a|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is a day when [[wind power|wind energy]] is celebrated, information is exchanged and adults and children find out about wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to [[social change|change the world]].
▲In association with EWEA and GWEC, national wind energy associations and companies involved in wind energy production organise events in many countries around the world. In 2011, there were events organised in 30 countries, on 4 continents. Events included visits to onshore and offshore wind farms, information campaigns, demonstration turbines being set up in cities, wind workshops and a wind parade. Many events happened on Global Wind Day (15 June) itself, but there were also events on the days and weeks before and afterwards. In 2012 there were 250 events around the globe and a
▲<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/how-to-celebrate-global-wind-day-on-june-15-2293785.html |title=How To Celebrate Global Wind Day on 15 June|date=2011-06-06|
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This was the first year that EWEA joined forces with GWEC and extended the reach from European wind energy associations and companies to coordinate Wind Day events across the globe (and changing the name to Global Wind Day). In 2009 there were 300 events in 35 countries, reaching 1 million people.
In 2009 in Portugal the Wind Day was celebrated with an event called Wind Parade. It was organised in the city of Cascais just in front of the ocean. This project aimed to promote renewable energy good practices and in particular Wind Energy. It was supported by the City Council and conceived by Energia Lateral and implied the installation of 7 skstream [[micro wind
==2010==
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photo exhibition to regattas, from kite-flying to charity runs. For the first time, this included events in
[[Mexico]], [[Chile]], [[Israel]], [[South Korea]] and [[South Africa]].
Global Wind Day 2012 gained the support of 18 GWD Ambassadors, who were joined by the Danish Presidency of the EU and the United Nations. Kandeh K. Yumkella, the Director-General of the [[United Nations Industrial Development Organization]] (UNIDO), and the leader of Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative said, ‘We need to double the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030. This can be achieved with significant contribution from wind energy, both grid connected
The ‘Wind in Mind’ photo competition saw 2,300 photos from over 40 countries submitted.
==2018==
For 2018, WindEurope and GWEC launched a global photo competition to capture the power of wind in the run up to Global Wind Day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalwindday.org/photo-competition/|title=Global Wind Day Photo Competition|website=Global Wind Day|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-06-27}}</ref><ref>
==2019==
For 2019, WindEurope and GWEC launched the international photo competition "Future Wind" in the run up to Global Wind Day. The competition received over 600 photos from more than 50 countries.
== 2023 ==
For 2023 WindEurope and GWEC organised the "Old turbines new furniture" exhibition showcasing innovative designer furniture made from old wind turbine parts.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-06-15 |title=Old turbines new furniture |url=https://globalwindday.org/event/old-turbines-new-furniture/ |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=Global Wind Day |language=en-GB}}</ref>
==References==
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*{{official website|http://www.gwec.net}} GWEC
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[[Category:Recurring events established in 2007]]
[[Category:Environmental awareness days]]
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