Question: ‘International Day of Forest ‘ was celebrated all over the world on March 21, 2017. What is the main theme of this day for year 2017?
(A) Forests and Employment
(B) Forests and Water
(C) Forests and Energy
(D) Forests and Climate change
Answer- (c)
Related facts:
- On March 21, 2017, International Day of Forests was celebrated all over the world.
- In the year 2017, the theme of this day is “Forests and Energy”.
- The theme for each International day of Forests is chosen by the collaborative partnership on Forests.
- The aim to celebrate this day is to increase awareness of forest conservation and strengthen the development of the present and future generations.
- Global celebration raises awareness of the importance of all types of woodlands and trees, and celebrates the ways in which they sustain and protect us.
- It is notable that the United Nations Generally Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012.
Related links:
http://www.un.org/en/events/forestsday/
http://www.fao.org/international-day-of-forests/en/