World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought in 2023

Women leaders from around the world took centre stage at the UN General Assembly, calling for women’s land rights at a music-filled event to mark Desertification and Drought Day on Saturday. https://t.co/tcQBDPuaJB

— Times LIVE (@TimesLIVE) June 17, 2023

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Makhotso Sotyu, calls on all South Africans to join the international community celebrate Desertification and Drought Day 2023 (17 June). This year’s theme is “Her Land. Her Rights”. #DesertificationandDroughtDay

— Environmentza (@environmentza) June 17, 2023

Desertification, land degradation and the effects of drought (DLDD) will continue to affect the most vulnerable within our nations. DLDD is not gender neutral but affects women differently to how it affects men. #DesertificationandDroughtDay

— Environmentza (@environmentza) June 17, 2023

The UN declared the 17th of June as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The day is observed to emphasise the importance of productive, arable land for human civilisation and ecosystems. https://t.co/uAGupNypOB

— EAPASA (@EAPASA1) June 17, 2023

#Eritrea Marks World Desertification & Drought Day Theme of 2023 Desertification & Drought Day revolves around raising awareness on the disproportionate impact of desertification & land degradation on women; and policy/community measures of mitigation https://t.co/Nwd3TXLSwK # https://t.co/Cmnp2IJaja

— Yemane G. Meskel (@hawelti) June 17, 2023

According to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), around 23% of land globally is no longer productive and is susceptible to drought and desertification.

— EAPASA (@EAPASA1) June 17, 2023