The United Nations commemorated the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms under the theme: From Source to Impact: Protecting Land and Life from Sand and Dust Storms. The event brought together Member States, United Nations entities, regional and international organizations, experts and other stakeholders to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate action to address the growing impacts of sand and dust storms.

The commemoration supported the implementation of General Assembly resolution A/RES/80/143 on Combating Sand and Dust Storms and advanced the objectives of the United Nations Decade on Combating Sand and Dust Storms (2025–2034). Discussions focused on promoting knowledge-sharing, enhancing early warning systems, advancing sustainable land management and scientific collaboration, and strengthening support for affected developing countries.

The event was organized by the Permanent Missions of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, the Republic of Senegal and Mongolia, in cooperation with members of the United Nations Coalition on Combating Sand and Dust Storms. It provided a platform to exchange experiences, strengthen partnerships and identify actions to advance implementation at the national, regional and global levels.

Statements were delivered by the following Coalition members at the event: DESA, ESCAP, ESCWA, FAO, UNCCD, UNDRR, UNEP, UNU, WHO and the WMO.