Context:
World Forest Day, also known as International Day of Forests, is celebrated on March 21 each year.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
World Forest Day
- Significance: Celebrated annually to emphasize the importance of forests and trees in our ecosystem and daily lives.
- Objective: To raise awareness about the value of diverse forests and promote global, regional, and local initiatives, such as tree planting campaigns.
- Coordinating Organizations: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Forum on Forests oversee the International Day of Forests.
- Date: March 21st of each year.
Historical Background:
- Proposal: The General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture first suggested the idea of a day dedicated to forests in 1971.
- Selection of Date: The United Nations chose March 21st as World Forestry Day to coincide with both the Vernal Equinox (northern hemisphere) and Autumn Equinox (southern hemisphere).
Theme for Current Year:
- 2024 Theme: “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World.”
