CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
International Day of Forests and the Tree – Observed on Mar 21
- The International Day of Forests was established on the 21st day of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012.
- The themefor 2021 is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”.
- This year’s theme aims to emphasize how restoration and sustainable management of forests can help address climate change and biodiversity crisis.
- According to the official UN website, the Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
- On this day, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree-planting campaigns
