Every year, World Rainforest Day is observed on June 22 across the world to raise awareness about rainforests and the need to protect and conserve them. This year, again, we celebrate World Rainforest Day 2024 on June 22, 2024, a Saturday. This day highlights the vital role rainforests play in maintaining the ecological balance of our planet, supporting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. Over the years, rainforests have been disappearing due to increasing deforestation and climate change. People take this day as an opportunity to show their support for reforestation projects that aim to restore degraded rainforest areas. In this article, let’s know more about World Rainforest Day 2024 date and the significance of the global event. World Rainforest Day: From Darien National Park To Yasuni National Park, 5 Incredible Rainforests To Visit.

World Rainforest Day 2024 Date and Theme

World Rainforest Day 2024 will be observed on Saturday, June 22. The theme of World Rainforest Day 2024 is 'Empowering the World in Defense of Our Rainforests.'

World Rainforest Day History

World Rainforest Day was founded in 2017 by Rainforest Partnership. The day celebrates the importance of healthy, standing rainforests for climate, biodiversity, culture, and livelihoods—and convenes a global movement to protect and restore them. In 2024, the World Rainforest Day pledge programme was launched, driving immediate rainforest and climate action across all sectors.

World Rainforest Day Significance

World Rainforest Day is an important global awareness day that calls for collective action from individuals, communities, and organisations to unite in protecting these vital ecosystems. By participating in various activities and spreading awareness, we can contribute to the conservation and restoration of rainforests for future generations. World Rainforest Day: Six Wondrous Ecosystems That You Must Know About on This Global Day.

World Rainforest Day is important because it encourages people to adopt energy-efficient practices at home and work to reduce carbon footprint, It also aims to support campaigns that highlight the need for rainforest protection and stricter environmental regulations.

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