July 07

Events - Nature & Environment

1911day.year

The United States, UK, Japan, and Russia sign the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 banning open-water seal hunting, the first international treaty to address wildlife preservation issues.

An international treaty is signed to ban open-water seal hunting, marking the first global agreement on wildlife conservation.
On July 7, 1911, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Russia signed the North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911. This landmark treaty prohibited open-water seal hunting to protect dwindling fur seal populations. It represented the first multinational agreement dedicated to wildlife preservation and set a precedent for future conservation efforts. The convention established regulated shore-based harvests and shared revenue schemes. Although later challenged by changing interests, its legacy endures in the foundations of international environmental law. The agreement highlighted the importance of cooperative action in managing natural resources.
1911 North Pacific Fur Seal Convention of 1911 seal hunting
2007day.year

The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world.

The first Live Earth benefit concerts take place in 11 cities worldwide on July 7, 2007 to raise awareness about climate change.
On July 7, 2007, the inaugural Live Earth concert series was held simultaneously at eleven venues across six continents. Organized by former US Vice President Al Gore and musician Kevin Wall, the events aimed to raise global awareness about climate change. High-profile artists including Madonna, Bon Jovi, and Kanye West performed to hundreds of thousands of fans and reached billions via broadcast and online streaming. The concerts highlighted environmental campaigns and encouraged individual and collective action to reduce carbon emissions. Live Earth set a new precedent for large-scale benefit events and sparked renewed public dialogue on ecological sustainability.
2007 Live Earth