The International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms is celebrated on July 12, 2025, to raise awareness about the devastating impacts of these natural phenomena. Proclaimed by the United Nations in 2022, the day annually highlights the economic, social, environmental, and health challenges caused by sand and dust storms in affected regions.
International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms promotes innovative technologies and strategies to mitigate the effects of these storms. It also calls for international cooperation to address desertification and protect communities vulnerable to such events.