The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed every year on 17 June, is a United Nations–designated day aimed at raising global awareness about land degradation, desertification, and the growing impact of droughts. It highlights the urgent need to protect and restore land ecosystems, promote sustainable land management, and ensure food and water security, especially in vulnerable and dry regions. The day encourages governments, organisations, and individuals to take collective action to combat soil erosion, restore degraded land, and improve resilience against climate change. It also underscores the link between healthy land and key development goals such as poverty reduction, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
