April 24th is Corrosion Awareness Day

 

The World Corrosion Organization (WCO) has designated the 24th of April as “World Corrosion Awareness Day” to highlight the importance of corrosion prevention and its role in creating a safer, more sustainable future.

Why April 24th? The WCO chose a date close to Earth Day that wasn't already claimed—aligning with the environmental and infrastructure impact of corrosion.

In collaboration with the World Corrosion Organization (WCO), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC), we invite engineers, scientists, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders to participate by sharing insights, experiences, and real-world examples of corrosion’s impact and prevention strategies.

#Did you know?

World Corrosion Awareness Day has been recognized annually since 2010.

 

Join the conversation!

• Host or attend webinars focused on corrosion prevention in your industry.

• Share case studies or success stories that demonstrate the value of proactive corrosion management.

• Organize educational events or workshops to teach others about the importance of corrosion control.

• Engage with us on social media using the campaign hashtags and templates provided below.

So ... mark April 24th in your calendar, organize or simply join an activity, and let's work together towards raising awareness about corrosion!

2025

2025 marks the 15th edition of World Corrosion Awareness Day. Spanning over 17,000 kilometers from Singapore to Argentina, #WCAD2025 proved one thing loud and clear: corrosion awareness knows no borders! Here a snapshot of the activities that ran this year!