World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD)

This annual day, observed on June 17th, is dedicated to raising global awareness about the importance of healthy land and the fight against desertification and drought. It's a call to action for individuals, organizations, and governments to work together to ensure a sustainable future for our planet.

Theme 2024: United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future

History:

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established WDCD in 1995 to highlight the international efforts  being made to combat desertification. Desertification is the process of fertile land becoming arid and unproductive.

Did You Know? 

• World's Largest Hot Desert: The Sahara Desert stretches across North Africa and is the world's largest hot desert.
• Driest Non-Polar Place on Earth: The Atacama Desert in South America holds the title for the driest non-polar place on Earth.
• Continent Without Deserts: Europe is the only continent that doesn't have any major natural deserts.
• Coldest Desert: The Antarctic Desert, located on the continent of Antarctica, is the world's coldest desert.
• Largest and Coldest Asian Desert: The Gobi Desert, spanning parts of China and Mongolia, is the largest and coldest desert in Asia.

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Published date : 17 Jun 2024 05:09PM