WORLD DAY TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT

June 17, 2019

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is being observed on June 17, 2019 with the theme “Let's grow the future together”.

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Date of observance: The day is observed every year on June 17, 2019.
Objective of the day: To promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification.
Theme for this year: is Let's grow the future together.
This year, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) celebrates the 25 years of progress made by countries on sustainable land management.

Source : All India Radio

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