17 June 2010 worldwide
World Day to Combat Desertification

World Day to Combat Desertification is observed every year on 17 June. The UNCCD Secretariat has selected the following theme for the 2010 Day: "Enhancing soils anywhere enhances life everywhere." This theme was selected to emphasize the relationship between soil and biodiversity during International Year of Biodiversity.  

date: 17 June 2010  
location: worldwide  
www: http://www.unccd.int/publicinfo/june17/2010/menu.php