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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
On 17 June the UN raises awareness of land degradation, desertification and drought and how to restore damaged land.
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- International
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification leads the day. The 2026 theme focuses on rangelands and the pastoralists and Indigenous Peoples who look after them.
2026 theme
Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 17 June 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 17 June 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 17 June 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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