Arab Environment Day
Arab Environment Day is held on 14 October each year, declared by the League of Arab States to raise awareness of environmental protection across the Arab region.
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About the day
Arab Environment Day falls on 14 October each year and was declared by the League of Arab States. Each year has a theme, and the 2024 theme was "Land Restoration for Enhanced Resilience".
The Arab League says 90 percent of land in Arab countries is classed as dry or extremely dry, which leaves it highly vulnerable to desertification. It has warned that depleting natural resources and degrading land put food security and regional stability at risk.
Gulf states mark the day with national programmes. In 2024 Oman's Environment Authority highlighted its drive to plant 10 million wild trees and its work to map and reduce land degradation.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 14 October 2027 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 14 October 2028 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 14 October 2029 | UAE and Gulf | Same date every year |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Renewable energy
- Waste management and recycling
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Water and utilities
- Education
- Tourism
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