One unifying logo

The tree covers the logo as a protective roof, symbolizing the combat against deforestation through conservation, afforestation and reforestation activities. Moreover the tree represents intelligent cultivation, the control of drought and the rebirth of life itself.

The Sun, symbol of warmth and life is a strong feature in deserts landscape and a very important element in the life of all those living in these regions.

The dunes are formed of several colours, the brown to represent the intensified soil conservation, the yellow and the orange to represent the sand dunes and all the living creatures of the desert; and finally the green, to show vegetation and agriculture.

The typeface is bold and strong, affirming the will of the IYDD to fight against desertification. The "Y" opens like a hand, holding cautiously the fragile eco-system of the desert. This "hand" also invites, encourages and promotes popular participation and environmental education, focusing on the control of desertification and droughts.

The rich brown earth colour and the paler shade of the "International Year of Deserts and Desertification" have been chosen to represent the fertile soils and that can be obtained if desertification is properly controlled and deserts are respected. The 2006 underlines the logo and adds strength while unifying the logo and the typography.