Tag: degraded areas

    June 17 – the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

    In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to promote public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa. This day was proclaimed by the United […]