| International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms | |
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| Official name | International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms |
| Observed by | Worldwide |
| Type | International |
| Significance | To recognize that sand and dust storms and their negative impacts at different scales are issues of international concern. |
| Date | 12 July |
| Next time | 12 July 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 2023 |
| Started by | United Nations |
| Related to | United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification |
The International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms is commemorated annually on the 12th of July. It was established in 2023 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Proclamation
editThe United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms on the 8th of June 2023.[1] The aim of the proclamation and commemoration is to recognize and address the effects of sand and dust storms globally.[2]
Celebration
editThe day is celebrated on the 12th of July, the date was chosen to highlight the importance of international cooperation in the prevention, management, and mitigation of the phenomena. The first celebration took place in 2023[3]following the General Assembly resolution, focusing on improving early warning systems and the exchange of climate and meteorological information.[2] Initiatives such as those implemented by the United Nations Coalition to Fight Sand and Dust Storms,[4]which facilitates collaboration and the exchange of best practices among affected countries and organizations, have been promoted.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 8 June 2023: International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms" (PDF). daccess-ods.un.org. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms". United Nations. Retrieved 13 July 2024. Cite error: The named reference ":51" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Día Internacional contra las Tormentas de Arena y Polvo 2023" [International Day for Combating Sand and Dust Storms 2023]. EcoAvant.com (in Spanish). 10 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "United Nations Coalition on Combatting Sand and Dust Storms (SDS) Terms of Reference May 2019" (PDF). unemg.org. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
See Also
edit- International Year of Soil (2015)
- United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028)
- United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)
- International Day of Forests (21 March)
- World Meteorological Day (20 May)
- International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May)
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (17 June)
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (13 October)