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Critical Topics and Their Significance for the UPSC CSE Examination on March 22, 2025

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International Forest Day 2025

For preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international Significance

For Mains Examination: GS III - Environment & Ecology

Context:

Every year, March 21 is observed as the International Day of Forest (IDF) by the United Nations to commemorate the green cover around the world and reiterate its importance. The theme of the 2025 IDF is “Forests and Food“, celebrating the crucial role played by forests in food security, nutrition, and livelihoods

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Significance of Forests

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Key takeaways:

The International Day of Forests (IDF), also known as World Forestry Day, is celebrated annually on March 21. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests and trees outside forests for the benefit of current and future generations.

Objectives of the International Day of Forests:

• Raise Awareness: Highlight the importance of forests in sustaining life on Earth, including their role in biodiversity, climate regulation, and providing resources for livelihoods.
• Promote Sustainable Forest Management: Encourage the conservation and sustainable use of forests to ensure their benefits for future generations.
• Celebrate Forests: Recognize the cultural, economic, and ecological value of forests and their contribution to global well-being.
• Encourage Action: Inspire governments, organizations, and individuals to take action to protect and restore forests.

Key Themes:

Each year, the International Day of Forests focuses on a specific theme related to forests. Some recent themes include:

• 2023: "Forests and Health" (highlighting the role of forests in promoting physical and mental well-being).

• 2022: "Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption."

• 2021: "Forest Restoration: A Path to Recovery and Well-Being."

• 2020: "Forests and Biodiversity: Too Precious to Lose."