Established by the UN in 1995, this day promotes public awareness of desertification and drought issues throughout the world and mobilises global action to fight land degradation, maintain and restore land and soil productivity and mitigate the effects of drought.

Event Suggestions:
• Create a display on drought, soil health and land restoration
• Discuss how communities adapt to dry climates and water scarcity
• Plant drought-tolerant seedlings or design a sustainable garden plan