Sand and Dust Storms: Working Across Agendas for Resilience and Sustainability.

 

FORUM: "Sand and Dust Storms: Working Across Agendas for Resilience and Sustainability".
International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms 2025. Sand and dust storms (SDS) are an increasingly global issue affecting 151 countries worldwide with numerous impacts on the environment, food security, agriculture, health, transportation, energy, human–societies and economies.
This call to action represents a significant step in enhancing awareness of SDS and mobilizing the political will and resources needed to address the SDS related issues which present a serious challenge to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated targets.

EVENTS: On July 12th, The theme of this year's the event to mark the United Nations (UN) International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms 2025 entitled “Sand and Dust Storms: Working Across Agendas for Resilience and Sustainability” will be organized. Participants and stakeholders will be able to highlight the growing need for cooperation between countries on a global and regional scale to manage and mitigate the effects of Sand and Dust Storms.
Several Educational activities will be held to raise public awareness on the importance of combating such storms for human health and well-being by promoting sustainable land use and management; and by enhancing food security and resilience to climate change; and sustainable livelihoods. Register to participate!