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Global Shading Day March 21 2026
More than just an awareness day - a movement to help reduce energy consumption in a warming climate for our health and comfort.
Read MoreDid you know? Shading works all year round
The use of shading to stay cool in the summer months is not new - it has been around for hundreds of years. But did you know that shading is a dynamic and flexible solution that is very effective all year round?
Read MoreGlobal Shading Day 2025: A New Chapter Begins with a Dedicated Website and Worldwide Call to Action
This year, the European Solar Shading Organisation (ES-SO) is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new website – www.globalshadingday.com – a comprehensive hub dedicated to raising global awareness about the critical role of solar shading in sustainable living.
Read MoreSecond Global Shading Day welcomes new participants advocating sustainable shading
On March 21, 2024, the second annual Global Shading Day, organised by the European Solar Shading Organisation (ESSO), expanded to include Australia, Switzerland, Austria, and the Baltic States, further bolstering the collective commitment to sustainable shading solutions of the 19 European member countries.
Read More21 March: the first ‘Global Shading Day’
On the 21st March 2023 ES-SO launches the first Global Shading Day to inform the public and international policy makers about the human, environmental and economic benefits of solar shading.
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