International Forest Day

International Forest Day

Question: International Forest Day was celebrated all over the world on March 21, 2019. What was the theme of day in 2019?
(a) Forest and employment
(b) Forest and education
(c) Forest and climate change
(d) Forest and energy
Answer :(b)
Related facts:

  • On March 21, 2019, International Day of Forest was celebrated all over the world.
  • The theme of 2019 was “Forest and Education”.
  • The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution on 21 December 2012, which declared that 21 March of each year is to be observed as the International Day of Forests.
  • Forests cover one third of the Earth’s land mass, performing vital functions around the world.
  • Around 1.6 billion people – including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures – depend on forests for their livelihoods, medicines, fuel, food and shelter.

Links:
https://www.un.org/en/events/forestsday/
https://www.iufro.org/news/article/2019/03/07/forest-education-and-science-at-2019-world-wood-day-symposium/
https://www.un.org/esa/forests/outreach/international-day-of-forests/document/index.html
https://academicimpact.un.org/content/international-day-forests-quiz