INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS 2021: History, significance, theme, and celebration
Oru Leonard
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International Day of Forests 2021 is celebrated on March 20th every year.
International Day of Forests is an annual observation of the United Nations (UN).
The UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests in 2012 to commemorate and raise awareness of the significance of all types of forests.
This day is a reminder of the value of forests in the lives of living creatures. Forests play a major role in providing food, water, shelter to animals as well as human beings in uncountable ways.
International Day of Forests 2021 theme
The theme of the International Day of Forests for 2021 is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being.” The restoration and sustainable management of forests can help in addressing the issues related to climate change and biodiversity.
It also carries the potential to produce goods and services for sustainable development, fostering an economic activity that creates jobs and improves lives.
International Day of Forests 2021 celebration in countries around the world are motivated to undertake local, national, and international efforts to conduct activities for forests and trees, such as tree-planting campaigns.
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 organizations in the field are the organisers.
International Day of Forests significance
Sustainable management of forests along with the judicious use of their resources is the primary way to combating climate change and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of present and future generations. Forests have an important role to play in poverty eradication and in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Though plants provide us with unmeasured ecological, economic, social, and health benefits, still global deforestation continues at an alarming rate. Therefore, it becomes necessary for everyone to act in a responsible way and spread consciousness about the importance of saving Forests on global Forests Day 2021.
