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International Mountain Day 2025 Observed with Theme "Restoring Mountain Ecosystems".

Important Days | Dated: 11 Dec 2025

International Mountain Day is observed annually on December 11 to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development, and build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments. The 2025 theme "Restoring Mountain Ecosystems" was selected to align with the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2003 to encourage sustainable development in mountain regions.
  • Mountains cover about 27% of the Earth's land surface and play a critical role in moving the world towards sustainable economic growth.
  • In India, the Himalayan states organized special drives to clean trekking trails and plant indigenous flora.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Date: December 11.
  • Theme: Restoring Mountain Ecosystems.
  • Lead Agency: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which UN agency facilitates the observance of International Mountain Day on December 11?

Correct Answer: FAO

🚀 Quick Recap:

About FAO

  • Director-General – Qu Dongyu
  • HQ – Rome, Italy