World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024: On June 17th of this current year the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024 is observed all over the world as an awareness event. Every year on June 17th, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is commemorated to increase public awareness about the critical need to combat desertification and drought. This World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024 aims to inspire people to believe that the land degradation problem can be solved with collaboration and constructive participation on their part. The World Day to Combat Degradation and Drought is observed to recognize the progress made by countries in resolving land desertification and to explore ways and strategies for resolving desertification and drought worldwide. Combating desertification and drought has a number of advantages, including the ability to reduce poverty, and unemployment, and enhance water and food security. Every year, the World Day to Battle Desertification and Drought is commemorated to raise public awareness of global efforts to combat desertification. The day serves as a special reminder to everyone that land degradation neutrality may be achieved by problem-solving, strong community engagement, and cross-level cooperation.

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Droughts are one of the most serious risks to long-term development, particularly in poor countries, but also in affluent countries. Droughts are expected to affect more than three-quarters of the world's population by 2050, according to projections. Droughts have grown by 29% in number and length since 2000, compared to the previous two decades (WMO 2021). This is a major issue when more than 2.3 billion people currently confront water scarcity. By 2040, one in every four children would be living in places with severe water shortages, according to estimates (UNICEF). Drought affects every country (UN-Water 2021). The deterioration of land in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid environments is known as desertification. Human activity and climate fluctuations are the primary causes. The growth of existing deserts is not referred to as desertification. Dryland ecosystems, which encompass more than a third of the world's land surface, are particularly vulnerable to overexploitation and unsuitable land use. Poverty, political unrest, deforestation, overgrazing, and poor irrigation techniques may all wreak havoc on the land's production.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought History 

On January 30, 1995, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17th as World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This day has been observed every year since 1995 to raise public awareness about the importance of reaching land degradation neutrality across the world. This day raises awareness that desertification and drought may be combated via community collaboration and participation, as well as a variety of alternatives. Furthermore, this day strives to enhance the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in countries that are experiencing severe drought, land degradation, and desertification.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024 Theme

The theme of the International Day Against Desertification, and Drought 2024 is “United for Land: Our Legacy. Our Future.”, which emphasizes the need for early action to avoid disastrous consequences for humanity and the planetary ecosystems. This year's Desertification and Drought Day, which shines global attention on the pressing issue of drought, is being hosted by Spain. Drought is caused by more than simply a lack of rain; it is also exacerbated by land degradation and climate change. We can overcome its catastrophic impacts on people and wildlife throughout the world if we work together, and we can start planning now to drought-proof our future," stated Teresa Ribera Rodrguez, Vice-President of the Spanish Government and Minister for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024 Significance

Nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s ice-free land has been altered by humans to meet an ever-growing demand for food, raw materials, highways, and homes. Avoiding, slowing, and reversing the loss of productive land and natural ecosystems now is both urgent and important for a swift recovery from the pandemic and for guaranteeing the long-term survival of people and the planet. To begin with, raise public awareness of desertification and drought. Second, to inform people that desertification and drought may be effectively combated, that solutions are attainable and that greater community engagement and collaboration at all levels are vital elements in achieving this goal. Finally, in nations suffering from severe drought and/or desertification, notably in Africa, to improve the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024 Quotes

• Our land, our home, our future.” Save it and work towards securing our future. Wish you a happy World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
• Join the fight, Conserve Land and Energy, and secure our common future by preventing desertification and droughts. 
• Take steps and spend money on organic and fairly traded products to avoid land degradation and save the environment. 

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024 FAQs

Q. When is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought organized?

A. The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is celebrated every year on the 17th of June.

Q. What is the aim of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024?

A. The main aim of Desertification and Drought Day 2024 is to convert degraded land into healthy land, generate employment, increase income sources, and enhance food and water security all over the world.

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