Date: June 5, 2024Theme: Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilienceHost: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Focus: This year's World Environment Day highlights the importance of restoring degraded land, combating desertification (land turning into desert), and building resilience against droughts.
Significance: Land restoration is a crucial part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), which aims to protect and revive ecosystems globally.
Overall Goal: Restoring ecosystems is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, which promote a healthy planet for all.