International Day of the Tropics

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2023 Date	June 29, 2023
2024 Date	June 29, 2024

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Thursday, Jun 29

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International Day of the Tropics aims at raising awareness about the unique challenges faced by tropical regions and the importance of conserving these diverse and dynamic ecosystems. These areas are home to an extraordinary wealth of biodiversity, including countless species of plants, animals, and insects, many of which are not found anywhere else on Earth. The tropics also account for 40% of the world's total surface area and are home to approximately 80% of the world's population, making them critical centers of economic growth, culture, and innovation.

This observance was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2016, following the launch of the State of the Tropics report, which highlighted the unique role of tropical regions in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. While the tropics might seem distant to Americans, the report underscores that the well-being of those regions directly affects the US in substantial ways. Climate change and the resulting increase in tropical storms, for example, pose risks to coastal communities and industries in the US. Additionally, preserving the ecosystems in tropical regions plays a crucial role in mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change globally, an issue that transcends national borders.

In the United States, International Day of the Tropics is observed by various organizations, academic institutions, and environmental agencies participating in events, workshops, and seminars to discuss the challenges faced by tropical regions and their implications for the US. The general public is also encouraged to get involved by learning more about these regions and participating in conservation efforts. International Day of the Tropics takes place annually on the 29th of June, providing an opportunity for Americans to engage with the global movement and contribute to the sustainable development of tropical regions around the globe.

Top Tweets for International Day of the Tropics -

Updated 04:56

Thursday's #TropicsDay is an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary diversity of the tropics. It's also a time to draw attention to the unique challenges facing tropical regions, including deforestation, biodiversity loss & high rates of poverty. https://t.co/cJjUNoOG8i https://t.co/FxIaHTCUqv
— United Nations (@UN) June 29, 2023

Surreal experience above the clouds yesterday on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, the tallest mountain in the world from sea floor to base peak at more than 33,500 feet! Seeing snow in the tropics the day before the Summer Solstice was also unreal. https://t.co/dEkWTjx0rA
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) June 21, 2023

Day 4 on air & loving every second of forecasting for SW Florida! 😊☀️ It’s been an action packed few days - two tornado warnings…active tropics…waterspouts, you name it! https://t.co/KMqJiaw8ZG
— Lauren Kreidler (@WeatherWithLaur) June 21, 2023

International Day of the Tropics facts

According to the UN, almost half of the world's population lives in the Tropics.
More than 80% of the world's biodiversity lives in the Tropics.
According to jcu.edu, the Tropics contain about 54% of the world’s renewable water resources.

In the News and Trending in the US for International Day of the Tropics

Updated 04:56 Tropical storm could form off Florida coast on 1st day of 2023 hurricane season, forecasters say

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Tropical depression forms in Gulf of Mexico on 1st day of hurricane season

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It's the first day of hurricane season and there's a brand new tropical depression in the Gulf

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International Day of the Tropics 2023 Highlighting Issues Faced by Tropical Regions

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Top things to do in the US for this observance

Browse the 2020 report on the state of the tropics. It covers a wide variety of topics including the environment, human impact, and the application of science and technology.
Watch a video that discusses the issues surrounding the tropics. The video explores social, economic, and environmental indicators to determine whether the conditions within the tropics are improving or declining.