International Day of the Tropics: ITTO exec calls for international solidarity for tropical forests

Yokohama, 29 June 2025: June 29 marks the International Day of the Tropics, a moment to reflect on both the remarkable richness and growing vulnerabilities of tropical regions. Covering 40% of the Earth’s surface and home to 80% of its biodiversity, the tropics are essential to global climate regulation, food security, and sustainable development.