The World Day to Combat Desertification and drought is a United Nations is observed on:
The World Day to Combat Desertification and drought is a United Nations is observed on:
(a) 17 June
(b) 17 July
(c) 17 August
(d) 17 May
The United Nations observes June 17 every year as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This is a special day to spread awareness on the consequences of desertification and drought and to promote measures to combat them and restore the natural environment. This observance was adopted by the U.N. General Assembly in December 1994.