AD
Additional Events on LEEP
LEEP INK FEATURES
July is a Jubilee of Events
This sign in a store window in Dublin gave me a good laugh! At 18, we're all geniuses. By 30, we realize we're idiots! Photo LD Lewis July is a Jamboree of Events! Happy July. Like every month, I pick...
June 2024 Gems
June's Gems Welcome to June. School is out, fun is in, and business tends to slow down for the next three months. Another June theme is children and keeping them engaged, learning and growi...
Momentous May Events
Prom, graduation, mothers, boating and barbeques are several themes in May. Along with October, May tends to be one of the most densely packed event months of the year. It's before the summer humidity and t...
About the International Day on Combating Sand and Dust Storms
Safety & Security , Science & Math
Ends: Jul 12, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY ON COMBATING SAND AND DUST STORMS
The United Nations has launched the International Day for Action to Combat Sand and Dust Storms in a world increasingly impacted by environmental challenges. This ambitious initiative underscores the pressing need to address the global impact of these formidable natural phenomena.
The objectives of this day are multifaceted. At the forefront is the goal of mitigating and adapting to the ever-growing threat of sand and dust storms. Countries worldwide are called upon to develop and implement strategies to lessen the frequency and severity of these storms.
Enhancing the capacity of affected regions is also critical, ensuring that countries have the tools and knowledge necessary to manage and reduce the impacts effectively. Scientific research and improved monitoring systems are pivotal to this endeavor, providing the data needed to understand better and predict these storms. Furthermore, the initiative emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, recognizing that the transboundary nature of sand and dust storms necessitates a global response.
Dust and sand storms threaten human health, the environment, and the economy. They bring with them a host of health risks, including respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and eye infections. Environmentally, these storms can devastate ecosystems, degrade soil quality, and lead to the loss of arable land. The economic impact is equally severe, with damage to infrastructure, reduced agricultural productivity, and increased healthcare costs.
Agriculture, in particular, suffers immensely. Crops are often buried under layers of dust, disrupting soil fertility and diminishing planting and harvesting cycles. Infrastructure is also at risk, with buildings, roads, and other structures suffering damage that requires costly repairs. Public health concerns rise as respiratory and cardiovascular issues become more prevalent, leading to higher healthcare expenditures. Furthermore, economic activities such as transportation and tourism are inhibited, resulting in significant financial losses.
Sand and dust storms typically originate in the world's arid and semi-arid regions, where strong winds easily lift loose sand and soil. Primary sources of these storms include the Sahara Desert in Africa, the Arabian Desert in the Middle East, the Gobi Desert in Asia, and the Great Victoria Desert in Australia. However, the impact of these storms is not confined to their points of origin. Atmospheric transport can carry dust across continents, affecting regions far from the source.
Some sand storms have historically left an indelible mark due to their severity. In 1935, the Black Sunday Dust Storm in the United States devastated the Great Plains, symbolizing the Dust Bowl era. In 2009, a massive dust storm originating in the Lake Eyre Basin blanketed eastern Australia, including Sydney, causing widespread health issues and transportation disruptions. Similarly, a 2008 dust storm from the Gobi Desert enveloped Beijing and northern China, reducing visibility and causing respiratory problems.
More recently, the "Godzilla dust cloud" of 2020 traveled from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic, impacting air quality and visibility in the Caribbean and parts of the Americas. In 2008, a colossal dust storm in the Middle East affected Iraq, Iran, and the Arabian Peninsula, leading to health crises and daily life disruptions.
These historical storms highlight the vast and devastating impact that sand and dust storms can have. The United Nations' International Decade on Combating Sand and Dust Storms aims to mitigate these effects through coordinated global efforts, offering hope for a future where the impact of these natural phenomena can be significantly reduced.
VIDEOS
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Currently, this event does not have supporting documents.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES
Currently, this event does not have supporting images.
Where would you like to go now?
AD
/footer-logo.svg){kind=logo}
LEGAL: Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear attribution is given to Jubilee LLC and LEEPCalendar.com, with appropriate and specific direction to the original content (Page URL). Additional documents, embedded videos and additional image rights retained by their creators and are provided to increase understanding of the event or topic.
Jubilee LLC reserves the right to accept or reject inclusion of events in this calendar. The appearance of an event in LEEP Calendar does not imply endorsement of the event, nor the organization championing the event by Jubilee LLC, its stakeholders, customers or subsidiaries. All dates, contact information, URLs, addresses, and information relating to any event, promotion or holiday are subject to change without notice and should be treated as estimated. Jubilee LLC, our stakeholders, customers and subsidiaries cannot warrant accuracy. Users of this application are solely responsible for verifying actual event date with organizers and additional sources prior to committing resources, financial, human or otherwise.
Jubilee LLC, 1712 Pioneer Avenue,Suite 2019 Cheyenne, WY 82001 +1 (484) 226 4777
Copyright © Jubilee LLC / LEEPCalendar.com 2024. All rights reserved.
/Icon awesome-facebook-square.svg)
/Icon awesome-instagram.svg)
/Icon awesome-twitter-square.svg)
/Icon awesome-linkedin.svg)
/Icon awesome-behance-square.svg)