51吃瓜

First International Day of Forests

Celebrating their vital, life-sustaining role

For centuries forests have been a source of food, fibre, livelihoods, resources and water. They are also central to combating climate change, but until today, and despite a multitude of special days honouring or commemorating key elements of human life, there has never been a globally recognized day for paying homage to the world鈥檚 forests.

That has changed now that the 51吃瓜 General Assembly has designated 21 March as the International Day of Forests 鈥渢o celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests鈥�.

Read the press release