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World Forestry Day 2025 will be celebrated on 21 March 2025. The theme of World Forestry Day 2025 is ‘Forests and foods’ highlighting the importance of forests in ensuring food security.
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World Forestry Day 2025 will be celebrated on 21 March 2025. The theme of World Forestry Day 2025 is ‘Forests and foods’ highlighting the importance of forests in ensuring food security.
World Forestry Day, also known as the International Day of Forests, is celebrated every year on March 21st to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their role in sustaining life on Earth. In 2025, it will be celebrated with the theme ‘Forests and foods’.
Forests provide oxygen, store carbon, and support biodiversity, making them essential for human survival and environmental balance. World Forestry Day 2025 highlights the need for conservation, afforestation, and sustainable management of forest resources.
The International Day of Forests 2025 aims to increase global understanding of forests’ critical role in ensuring food security and biodiversity. The United Nations General Assembly established this day in 2012, and every year, it brings attention to a specific theme related to forestry. Here are key highlights of International Day of Forests 2025:
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International Day of Forests 2025 Highlights |
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| Also Known As | World Forestry Day 2025 |
| Date | March 21, 2025 |
| Theme | “Forests and Food” |
| Purpose | Raise awareness about the role of forests in food security, nutrition, livelihoods, and climate action. |
| History | Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 |
| Key Activities | Tree planting, educational workshops, discussions on sustainable food systems and forest conservation, Policy recommendations for COP30 in Belém, Brazil. |
| Organizers | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations, Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), Governments, NGOs, and regional organizations |
World Forestry Day Theme 2025 is “Forests and Food,” which draws attention to the important role forests play in our food systems. It highlights forests’ crucial roles in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
Beyond providing food, forests offer fuel, income, and jobs, while also helping to maintain healthy soil and protect water sources. World Forestry Day 2025 theme calls for policies that put forests at the heart of climate action.
Credit: FAO
The concept of World Forestry Day originated in 1971 during the 16th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The idea was to dedicate a day to raising awareness about the importance of forests worldwide.
Since its official recognition by the United Nations in 2012, the International Day of Forests has gained global participation. Various countries organize tree-planting drives, educational programs, and awareness campaigns to promote forest conservation.
Forests are crucial for human survival and environmental stability. They provide numerous benefits, including:
India has a diverse forest ecosystem, covering approximately 21.71% of its total land area (as per the India State of Forest Report 2023). Indian forests are classified into tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, mangroves, alpine forests, and thorn forests. Here are some key facts about forestry in India:
The significance of World Forestry Day 2025 lies in its focus on forests’ role in food security. It aims to:
In conclusion, the World Forestry Day 2025 reminds us of the essential role forests play in food security, climate regulation, and biodiversity conservation. By understanding the importance of forests and their contribution to food security, we can take steps toward a more sustainable future.
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