International Years declared by FAO and the UN from 2000 to 2026 along with their themes
2000
International Year for the Culture of Peace
Theme: "Culture of peace and nonviolence for the children of the world."
2002
International Year of Ecotourism
Theme: Fostering sustainable development through ecotourism.
International Year of Mountains
Theme: Raising awareness about the importance of mountains for biodiversity and people.
2003
International Year of Freshwater
Theme: "Water for Life."
2004
International Year of Rice (FAO)
Theme: "Rice is Life."
2005
International Year of Microcredit
Theme: Promoting financial services for the poor to reduce poverty.
International Year of Physics
Theme: Celebrating Einstein's contributions to physics.
2006
International Year of Deserts and Desertification
Theme: Promoting action to fight desertification and mitigate the effects of drought.
2007
International Year of the Dolphin
Theme: "Year of the Dolphin – Protect Dolphins, Protect our Oceans."
2008
International Year of the Potato (FAO)
Theme: "The Potato: A hidden treasure."
International Year of Sanitation
Theme: Accelerating progress toward meeting the sanitation target of the Millennium Development Goals.
2009
International Year of Natural Fibres (FAO)
Theme: Raising awareness of the benefits of natural fibres to producers, the environment, and consumers.
2010
International Year of Biodiversity
Theme: "Biodiversity is life. Biodiversity is our life."
2011
International Year of Forests (FAO)
Theme: "Forests for People."
2012
International Year of Cooperatives
Theme: "Cooperative enterprises build a better world."
International Year of Sustainable Energy for All
Theme: Ensuring universal access to modern energy services.
2013
International Year of Quinoa (FAO)
Theme: "A future sown thousands of years ago."
2014
International Year of Family Farming (FAO)
Theme: "Feeding the world, caring for the earth."
2015
International Year of Soils (FAO)
Theme: "Healthy soils for a healthy life."
International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies
Theme: Celebrating the importance of light and light-based technologies in the development of society.
2016
International Year of Pulses (FAO)
Theme: "Nutritional seeds for a sustainable future."
2017
International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
Theme: Highlighting the role of tourism in promoting inclusive and sustainable development.
2019
International Year of Indigenous Languages
Theme: Preserving, revitalizing, and promoting indigenous languages.
2020
International Year of Plant Health (FAO)
Theme: "Protecting plants, protecting life."
2021
International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (FAO)
Theme: "Fruits and vegetables, your dietary essentials."
International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
Theme: Accelerating progress to eliminate child labor in all its forms by 2025.
2022
International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (FAO)
Theme: Celebrating the importance of smallscale artisanal fisheries for global food security.
International Year of Glass
Theme: Celebrating the essential role of glass in society.
2023
International Year of Millets (FAO)
Theme: "Enhancing the sustainable production and consumption of millets."
2024
International Year of Camelids (FAO)
Theme: “Heros of Deserts and Highlands: Nourishing People and Culture”
2025
International Year of Cooperatives (FAO)
Theme: “Cooperative Build a Better World.”
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (FAO)
Theme: To raise awareness of the importance of healthy rangelands and sustainable system.
2026
International Year of Women in Agriculture
Theme: Promote gender equality, empower women in agriculture, and address the challenges the face.
Agriculturally Important National and International Days
3 March : World Wild Life Day
5 April : National Maritime Day
11 March : Water Resource Day
21 March : International Day Of Forest
22 March : World Water Day
23 March : World Meterological Day
24 April : Panchayati Raj Day
22 April : International Mother Earth Day (Earth Day)
26 April : World Poverty Day
1 May : International Labour Day
10 May : World Migratory Bird Day
22 May : International Day For Biological Diversity
31 May : World No-Tobacco Day
1 June : World Milk Day
17 June : World Day To Combat Desertification And Drought
11 July : World Population Day
12 July : NABARD Foundation Day
16 July : ICAR Day
16 September : International Day For The Preservation Of The Ozone Layer
4 October : World Animal Day
15 October : International Day Of Rural Women
16 October : World Food Day
26 November : National Milk Day
3 December : Agriculture Education Day
4 December : Agriculture Woman Day
5 December : World Soil Day
23 December : Kisan Divas (Farmer's Day)
15 December : International Tea Day
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