INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS 2024
This year, the International Day of Forests 2024 is outlined under the theme “Forests and innovation: new solutions for a better world”, the essential role of technology and innovation in the safeguarding of forest ecosystems.
Forests are viewed as the lungs of the planet. Trees filter the air by decreasing CO2 and helping maintain a balance in the environment. They are fundamental for sustaining life on the planet and play a significant part in battling climate change. In any case, the danger of deforestation and degradation threatens the survival of forests around the world.
To bring issues to light of their significance, 21 March is International Forest Day, a day that welcomes us to ponder their significance and to invest in their conservation and care.
Deforestation’s impact is staggering, ranking it as the third-largest emitter globally if it were a country. From 1990 to 2020, the world saw a loss of 420 million hectares of forests, with a further 4 million hectares disappearing in 2022 alone—equivalent to 11 football fields per minute.
The 12th International Day of Forests underscores the pivotal role of forest ecosystems in climate change mitigation and achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12, 13, and 15. Discover how SEI’s research, tools, and initiatives are driving this mission forward.
