international day of forests

world forest day, also known as international day of forests, is celebrated annually on march 21. its primary aim is to raise awareness about the importance of forests and to promote the conservation and sustainable use of forest resources globally. let’s take a closer look at the origins and historical background of world forest day!



origins and history

in 1971, at a conference held in Tenerife by the European Agricultural Union, Spain proposed the establishment of World Forest Day, which was unanimously approved. Later that November, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) officially recognized this commemorative day, designating March 21, 1972, as the first World Forest Day.

official establishment by the united nations

in 2012, the united nations general assembly passed a resolution officially designating march 21 as the international day of forests to further raise global awareness of the importance of forests and trees. this resolution aims to encourage countries to organize various activities at the local, national, and international levels to promote forest conservation and sustainable management.

purpose and significance

the establishment of international day of forests serves multiple purposes, including:

- raising awareness: to inform the public about the critical role forests play in ecosystems, including providing clean air and water, protecting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change.

- promoting action: to encourage individuals, communities, and governments to take action to protect forests, prevent deforestation, and support sustainable forestry practices.

- economic and health significance: to emphasize the importance of forests to the economy and health, as over 1.6 billion people worldwide rely on forests for their livelihoods, and the medicinal plants found in forests are valued at over $10 billion.

summary

the origin of International day of forests reflects the global emphasis on forest protection and sustainable use. from spain's initiative in 1971 to the formal establishment by the united nations in 2012, this commemorative day has become an important platform for raising awareness about forest conservation worldwide. every year on march 21, people around the globe celebrate this day through various activities, working together to protect our forest resources. on this day of global guardianship, let’s pay attention to and cherish the lungs of our earth together with blanc.！