World Rainforest Day 2026: Check these 5 fascinating facts

World Rainforest Day 2026: Check these 5 fascinating facts Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Jun 22, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

World Rainforest Day Every year, World Rainforest Day 2026 is observed on June 22 around the world to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and their role in nature Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin of the day The day was started in 2017 by the Rainforest Partnership to raise awareness about the dangers to the ecosystem including deforestation and climate change Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What is a rainforest? A rainforest is typically a dense forest which is not only warm but also wet and typically receives over 2,000 mm of rain per year, and is unlike regular forest Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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