World Listening Day is an annual holiday that encourages people to explore the world around them through sound. This year’s theme is “listen for a better climate,” a call to action that helps us to think about how we can take steps towards creating a greener future. We’re made of many experiences and the experiences of those who’ve gone before us. Spend a day listening to their stories and recording them. Interview someone close to you or someone new to you, and let them become an indelible part of your life. The rise of digital technology has made it easier to collect and preserve stories.

The National Day of Listening is an unofficial day of observance on November 26th.

In 2008, the non-profit organization, StoryCorps, launched the National Day of Listening.