Desertification

World Environment Day; Its importance and reason to celebrate

New Delhi: World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5. This day is dedicated to raising awareness and…

2 years ago

Germany to hold next ‘Desertification and Drought Day’ in June 2024

According to the United Nations, 40 per cent of the planet’s land is degraded, affecting nearly half of the world's…

2 years ago

UNCCD appoints Baaba Maal and Inna Modja as its Goodwill ambassadors

Bonn: The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on Monday appointed Baaba Maal and Inna Modja as its Goodwill…

3 years ago

World Desertification and Drought Day: Affecting 55 million people every year

New Delhi: The world is observing the Desertification and Drought day today (June 17), under the theme  "Drought" for this…

4 years ago