International Day of Plant Health 2025 Observed on May 12 to Raise Global Awareness on Plant Protection.

Important Days

The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) was observed globally on 12th May 2025, marking the 4th edition of the day. The day aims to raise awareness about the vital role of plant health in ensuring food security, conserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable economic development.


      - The theme for IDPH 2025 is: "The Importance of Plant Health in One Health", emphasizing the interconnectedness of plant, human, and environmental health.

      - The UN General Assembly (UNGA) officially adopted the observance of IDPH through resolution A/RES/76/256 in March 2022.

      - The resolution was co-sponsored by countries including Bolivia, Finland, Pakistan, Philippines, Tanzania, and Zambia.

Main Point :-   (i) The first-ever IDPH was observed on 12 May 2022.

      (ii) The day is organized annually by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), which host global campaigns and events encouraging all stakeholders to contribute to plant health protection efforts.


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