International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March every year. The day was established by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012. Each year, various events celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations.
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In November 1971, the “States members” at the 16th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), voted to establish “World Forestry Day” on March 21 of each year.
From 2007-2012, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) convened a series of six Forest Days, together with annual meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties.
CIFOR organized events in close cooperation with other members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF).
Following the International Year of Forests in 2011, the International Day of Forests was established by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012.
This year the International Day of Forests promotes education to Learn to Love Forests. It underscores the importance of education at all levels in achieving sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation. Healthy forests mean healthy, resilient communities and prosperous economies.
According to the UN, following are the key messages for the day
- Understanding our forests and keeping them healthy is crucial for our future. Forests will be more important than ever as the world population climbs to 8.5 billion by 2030.
- You’re never too young to start learning about trees. Helping children connect with nature creates future generations conscious of the benefits of trees and forests and the need to manage them sustainably.
- Both modern and traditional knowledge are key to keeping forests healthy. While foresters should know and understand nature well, they should also learn to use cutting-edge technology to ensure that our forests are monitored and managed sustainably.
- Investing in forestry education can change the world for the better. Countries can help ensure there are scientists, policymakers, foresters and local communities working to halt deforestation and restore degraded landscapes.
- Women and men should have equal access to forest education. Gender parity in forest education empowers rural women to sustainably manage forests.
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