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August 19 celebrated as International Orangutan Day
short by / on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025
Every year on August 19, International Orangutan Day highlights urgent threats to orangutans, as deforestation and palm oil farming destroy their homes in Borneo and Sumatra. Sharing 97% of our DNA, their survival depends on immediate action. Support conservation, choose sustainable products, and reduce paper use—every small step helps protect them and preserve our planet's biodiversity.
read more at The CSR Journal