International day of forest 2024: what is the significance of the day?

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Mar 21, 2024, 11:04 AM IST

International recognition of World Forest Day 2024 takes place on March 21, 2024. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of forests and their many benefits to our society.
 

On March 21, 2024, the world observes World Forest Day. World Forest Day is an annual global event held on March 21st with the goal of increasing public awareness of the importance of forests and their many advantages to society as a whole. 

This day serves to recognize and raise public awareness of the importance of forests of all sorts. A proposal from the United Nations (UN) states that starting in 2024, March 21st will be the annual World Forest Day.

For us, forests are essential to our daily existence. Forests are necessary for everything in our lives, including the books we read, the oxygen we breathe, and the houses we build. 
The theme of International Forest Day this year is "Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World."

What is the significance of the day?
The goal of the International Day of Forests is to raise awareness and provide education at all levels in order to ensure that sustainable forest management and biodiversity preservation are achieved. Healthy trees, after all, contribute to stable, wealthy communities and economies.

Forests are essential for preserving biological balance, regulating climate, providing habitat for a vast array of creatures, and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide. 
They also significantly aid in the storage of carbon, which mitigates the consequences of climate change. We have the opportunity to highlight the significant roles that forests play, as well as to advocate for sustainable forest management and conservation, on the International Day of Forests.

This day is marked by a number of global campaigns, gatherings, and events aimed at raising public awareness of the value of forests and encouraging action for their preservation. 
These could be policy discussions, tree-planting efforts, community participation initiatives, or educational initiatives to promote sustainable forest practices and increase public understanding of the importance of forests in our lives.

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