International Day of Forests
The United Nations celebrates March 21 as the International Day of Forests , commemorating the green cover around the world and reiterating its importance.
- The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012.
- The Day is celebrated by the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with governments, the Collaborative Partnership on Forests and other relevant organisations in the field.
Highlights
- The theme for IDF 2021 is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”.
- This year’s theme aims to emphasise how restoration and ....
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