UN General Assembly adopts Kazakhstan-led resolution declaring April 22 International Day of Planet Greening

September 4, 2026 at 08:00 AM1 min

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The UN General Assembly adopted a Kazakhstan-initiated resolution proclaiming April 22 as the International Day of Planet Greening. The initiative was proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the 80th session of the General Assembly in September 2025. The resolution was co-sponsored by 32 states from various regions.

Key Facts

The UN General Assembly proclaimed April 22 as the International Day of Planet Greening.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed the initiative during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025.
The resolution was co-sponsored by 32 states representing various regions of the world.
The resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of greening and restoring natural ecosystems.
The initiative aligns with Kazakhstan's national environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan".

Resolution Adoption

The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution "International Day of Planet Greening" initiated by the Republic of Kazakhstan. The document proclaims April 22 as the International Day of Planet Greening. The initiative was proposed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the general debates of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025. The resolution was co-sponsored by 32 states representing various regions of the world.

Kazakhstan's Role

The adoption of the resolution reflects Kazakhstan's consistent contribution to promoting the global environmental agenda. The document aims to raise awareness about the importance of greening and restoring natural ecosystems. It encourages states, the UN system, international and regional organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders to conduct relevant events and initiatives. The establishment of the International Day is in line with Kazakhstan's national environmental campaign "Taza Kazakhstan".