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International Mountain Day 2020: Observed on Dec 11
- The International Mountain Day is observed on December 11 every year.
- Theme of 2020 – Mountain biodiversity
- The first International Mountain Day was celebrated in 2003.
- The United Nations had declared 2002 as the UN International Year of Mountains.
Why is International Mountain Day celebrated?
- It is a UN designated day to celebrate the rich biodiversity, as well as address the threats mountains face.
- Purpose : To create awareness about the importance to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
