Why in News?  

• The world observes International Day of Forests on 21st March every year. 
• Theme for International Day of Forests 2025: “Forests and Food” 

 History of the International Day of Forests 

• The UN General Assembly established the day in 2012 to promote forest conservation. 
• The aim is to raise awareness globally about the importance of forests and encourage their protection. 
• Each year, a new theme is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, focusing on different aspects of forest sustainability and conservation.