World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

When

June 17, 2026    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm   (Asia/Colombo)

Desertification, land degradation, and drought are among the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with up to 40% of all land area worldwide already considered degraded. The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought showcases how this drives biodiversity loss, increasing drought risk and displacing communities and prompts action.