General Assembly: High-level meeting on sand and dust storms on the theme "Working across agendas for resilience and sustainability", 79th session

This high-level meeting is convened within the context of the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, which is observed annually on 12 July in accordance with General Assembly resolution 77/294.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / General Assembly
• Video Length: 01:35:29
• Production Date: 10 July 2025
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Subject Topical: AGRICULTURE; CLIMATE CHANGE; DESERTIFICATION; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT; INTERNATIONAL DAYS; BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY; CROPS; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; GLOBAL WARMING; ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION; IRRIGATION; AIR POLLUTION; SOIL DEGRADATION; SOIL EROSION
• MAMS Id: 3422402
• Parent Id: 3421836
• Alternate Title: MTG GA 79 SESSION HL SAND DUST STORMS 10 JUL 2025 AM

Description

• Opening segment
• Plenary segment 

The meeting aims to bring together Member States and Observers at the highest level possible to discuss the challenges faced by affected countries and to promote practical, coordinated actions at both regional and global levels. It will also be an opportunity to discuss action-oriented recommendations and address the challenges faced by countries affected by sand and dust storms. 

Related Sites and Documents

A/RES/78/158

Letter from the President of the General Assembly

Letter from the President of the General Assembly

International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms website