UN adopts May 10 as the International Day of the Argan Tree
The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted by consensus the resolution proclaiming May 10 the International Day of the Argan Tree, as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity and ancestral source of sustainable development. The UN resolution, tabled by Morocco, was co-sponsored by 113 member states of the United Nations.
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The Argan tree, symbol of resilience Virtual event, 10 May 2025, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm Did you know? The argan tree withstands temperatures of up to 50° Celsius. The argan...
International Day of Argania
The argan tree was a subject of the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2014. [4] March 3, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly declared 10 May the International Day of Argania and the 113 member states of the United Nations adopted it by consensus. [5] [6]
UN adopts May 10th as International Argan Tree Day
March 3, 2025, will remain engraved in the history of the Argan tree biosphere as the UN General Assembly has adopted by consensus the resolution proclaiming May 10 of each year as the International Argan Tree Day. This UN resolution, initiated by Morocco, was largely co-sponsored by 113 member states of the United Nations.
UN Adopts May 10th As International Argan Tree Day – Assahifa
March 3, 2025, will remain engraved in the history of the Argan tree biosphere as the UN General Assembly has adopted by consensus the resolution proclaiming May 10 of each year as the International Argan Tree Day. This UN resolution, initiated by Morocco, was largely co-sponsored by 113 member states of the United Nations.
- When is International Day of Argania?
- And lastly, in 2021, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 10 May the International Day of Argania. The resolution, submitted by Morocco, was co-sponsored by 113 member states of the United Nations and adopted by consensus. Did you know?
- The argan tree withstands temperatures of up to 50° Celsius.
- Why is 10 May the International Day of Argania?
- The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 10 May the International Day of Argania. The Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve contributes to the economic empowerment and financial inclusion of local communities, especially women. The argan tree is vital for maintaining ecological balance and preserve the biodiversity of the area.
- When is International Day of Argania 2024?
- The United Nations will celebrate on 10 May 2024, the fourth International Day of Argania, since its proclamation by General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/262 in 2021.The resolution, submitted by Morocco, was co-sponsored by a large number of UN member states.
- Why is Argan Day celebrated?
- Argan Day, established in 2021 by UNESCO, is celebrated to broaden people’s knowledge of argan trees and raise awareness of their environmental importance to the world. Argan trees are located in the southwestern region of Morocco.
- Is Argania a global agro-sylvo-pastoral system?
- Moreover, in December 2018, FAO recognized the Argan-based agro-sylvo-pastoral system within the area of Ait Souab - Ait Mansour in Morocco as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. And lastly, in 2021, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 10 May the International Day of Argania.
- What are the objectives of the 4th edition of the argan tree?
- Objectives of the event: The 4th edition of the international celebration of the Argan tree aims to:1. Promote greater understanding of the argan ecosystem and species response to climate change and their potential role in mitigation and adaptation. 2.
