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International Day for Biological Diversity
Reference: SCBD/I&O/TG (2000-046)
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Letter from the Executive Secretary informing National Focal Points that the General Assembly of the United Nations is currently considering a draft resolution on the Convention on Biological Diversity containing the following provision:<br />'Decides to proclaim 22 May, the date of the adoption ...
Reference: SCBD/I&O/TG/ZB (2001-002)
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The date of the International Day for Biological Diversity has been officially changed to 22 May
Reference: SCBD/I&O/MCS (2002-028)
To: CBD National Focal Points
International Day for Biological Diversity 2002
22 May 2002, Montreal, Canada
Reference: SCBD/I&O/MCS/32394 (2002-104)
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2003
Reference: SCBD/I&O/MCS/34100 (2003-022)
To: CBD National Focal Points
The theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May 2003) has been recently changed to <i>"Biodiversity and poverty alleviation - challenges for sustainable development"</i>
22 May - Calling biodiversity "an essential heritage for all humankind", United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan appealed to governments and the entire international community to preserve the planet's diverse ecology "on which all life depends"
Biological diversity is a widely under-appreciated resource that is essential for human existence and has a crucial role to play in sustainable development and the eradication of poverty. Biodiversity provides millions of people with livelihoods, helps to ensure food security, and is a rich sou ...
Reference: SCBD/I&O/BK/DN/40629 (2003-128)
To: National Focal Points
Theme for the International Biological Diversity Day 2004