Every June 29, the International Day of the Tropics shines a light on the equator-hugging zone where the sun sticks around, and climate conversations get real. The tropics span a broad region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, including parts of Asia, Africa, Oceania, Central America, and South America. Nearly 40% of the global population lives in this band, which also hosts 80% of the world"s biodiversity. It"s rich in culture, nature, and history—but also under pressure from rising temperatures, deforestation, and fast-paced urban growth.
International Day of the Tropics
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Taking the forest to the cloud
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Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave, Vietnam
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Wadden Sea coast, Friesland, Netherlands
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Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships
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