Proclamation of July 12th as International Day to Combat Sand and Dust Storms.



The United Nations General Assembly have adopted the Resolution A/RES/77/294 on 8 June 2023, to designate  July 12th as the International Day to Combat Sand and Dust Storms in order to recognize the urgent need for international cooperation to address Sand and Dust Storms. This day is intended to raise awareness of the link between health and sustainability in the context of SDS.

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