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International Day for Biological Diversity

22 May 2024, Montreal, Canada

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May 2024)

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/FD/91541 (2024-023)
To: CBD national focal points, Cartagena Protocol focal points, ABS focal points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

International Day for Biological Diversity: “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity”

22 May 2023, Montreal, Canada

Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity at the International Day for Biological Diversity – Ministry of Ecology and Environment event in Kunming, China, China, 22 May 2023

Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity at the International Day for Biological Diversity – Ministry of Ecology and Environment event in Kunming, China, 22 May 2023

Logo for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2023

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/FD/90900 (2023-047)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2023

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/FD/90900 (2023-026)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Goa’s notified wetlands to go up to 13: Govt

In addition to the six notified recently, Goa will soon get seven more wetlands, enviornment minister Nilesh Cabral said on Sunday, during celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity by the Goa state biodiversity board (GSBB).

Working For A Shared And Sustainable Future

The United Nations had proclaimed the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, December 29 (the date of entry into force of the Convention o ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: Things You Can Do To Conserve Biodiversity

Biological diversity is the fulcrum of the earth’s life. Without it, there is nothing on this planet that can be considered living, including human beings. As the world is facing numerous challenges in the present times and is exposed to impending catastrophes, it has become imperative that the ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: Here's all you need to know

The world marks International Day for Biological Diversity today, 22 May. Adopted in December 2000 by the UN General Assembly, the day aims to raise awareness about ongoing biodiversity issues, while also generating more understanding of the challenges required to sustain the planet's abundant f ...

Yamuna Biodiversity park in New Delhi on Int’l Day for Biological Diversity

Footage from the Yamuna Biodiversity park in New Delhi, India shows the plants and animals at the park as the world observes the ‘International Day for Biological Diversity’ on Sunday, May 22.

Int'l Day On Biodiversity Celebrated At IUB

The International Day for Biological Diversity was celebrated worldwide to increase understanding and awareness of Biodiversity issues.

International Day for Biological Diversity

22 May 2022, Montreal, Canada

'Build a shared future for all life', urges UN chief on Biodiversity Day

Three-quarters of the land-based environment and about 66% of the marine environment have been significantly altered by human actions. On the International Day for Biological Diversity, the UN Secretary-General urged to end the ‘senseless and destructive war against nature’.

International Biodiversity Day: 8 Ecosystems Around The World That Need To Be Protected

Biodiversity refers to various life forms found in all spheres, land, air, and water, on Earth. But due to human interference and industries, we are seeing a loss of biodiversity on a rapid scale. With various environmental organisations such as UNEP at work, it is vital for us to enact solution ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: 5 links between human health and biodiversity

May 22 is observed as International Day for Biological Diversity. This day aims at spreading awareness about all life, no matter how small, on earth.

Call for urgent action on measuring progress for ctitical biodiversity targets

As the world commemorates International Biodiversity Day, TRAFFIC urges governments to finalize the global goals and targets to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity which are under development for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.

A shared future for life

The United Nations (UN) has proclaimed May 22 as The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

Towards an ‘Ecological Civilization’

Sustainability now is the new developmental paradigm. Unlike the past, when development aimed only at raising the quality of life of only present generation, sustainable development aims at raising the quality of present generation without compromising with the future generations. Sustainable de ...

Building a shared future for all life

We are familiar with the word biodiversity, though it is used less in comparison with words like nature or environment. Biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety and variability of life on the Earth.

Welcome to HumaNature

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity. To mark it, PM is launching its new, overarching biodiversity campaign, HUMANATURE. The campaign will highlight humankind’s relationship with nature and the adverse impact of our growing numbers on it.

Xiplomacy: Xi promotes global efforts towards building a shared future for all life

Sunday marks the International Day for Biological Diversity with the theme of "Building a shared future for all life." The slogan was chosen to continue building momentum and support for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework expected to be adopted at the upcoming second phase of 15th meeti ...

Odisha Biodiversity Board Celebrates International Day For Biological Diversity

Like every year, Odisha Biodiversity Board celebrated the “International Day for Biological Diversity” in a befitting manner on Sunday in the Institute on Management of Agricultural Extension (IMAGE), at Siripur, Bhubaneswar.

Marathon organised for spreading awareness on biodiversity c ..

On the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity, a marathon was organised in the Jashpur Nagar to create awareness among the masses for preserving biodiveristy in tribal areas of the district.

TIDE highlights challenges of protecting endangered Yellow-head Parrots on International Biodiversity Day

Тhе Тоlеdо Іnѕtіtutе fоr Dеvеlорmеnt аnd Еnvіrоnmеnt (ТІDЕ), оn thе оbѕеrvаnсе оf Іntеrnаtіоnаl Віоdіvеrѕіtу Dау, hіghlіghtеd іtѕ сhаllеngеѕ wіth іnсrеаѕіng thе рорulаtіоn оf уеllоwhеаd раrrоtѕ (YНР) іn Belize.

International Day for Biological Diversity: Israeli tech making a difference

The continued loss of species on our planet will have grave consequences. But Israel is trying to curb that. According to the United Nations biodiversity, or biological diversity, is the variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosyst ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Exhibition Held in Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) held an exhibition of wildlife-themed coins, stamps, and postal covers today at Top Slip to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity. M.G. Ganesan, Deputy Director of ATR, stated that the exhibition drew over 1,000 visitors who were eager to learn a ...

Bhopal: International Biodiversity Day; 35 species of birds spotted at Van Vihar

As many as 35 species of birds were spotted at Van Vihar National Park in the city on Sunday morning. The birds included Chestnut-tailed Starling, Common Iora, Purple Sunbird, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Pond Heron, Woodpecker, Coppersmith Barbet, Black Drongo, Common Hawk Cuckoo, Grey Hornbill, Shikr ...

Minister Opens Exhibition On International Day For Biological Diversity

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate change Bhupender Yadav inaugurated Biological Diversity Exhibition at Chennai Kalaivanar Arangam on Sunday during the International Day of Biological Diversity (IDB) celebrations.

International Biodiversity Day: Solomon Pavliashvili awards winners of photo contest “Biodiversity in My Lens”

On the occasion of the International Day for Biodiversity, the Deputy Minister of Environment and Agriculture, Solomon Pavliashvili, awarded the winners of the photo contest “Biodiversity in My Lens”.

Sabah revives native seed preservation in conjunction with Int'l Day For Biological Diversity

Sabah hopes that the revival to preserve and utilise native seeds could go towards preventing useful plants from becoming extinct. Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said the programme, which is being held for the second year in conjunction with Kaamatan or harvest festiv ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Students, citizen groups join hands for conservation

To mark the International Day for Biological Diversity, today, in full fervour, some college students and community groups are actively working towards safeguarding Mother Earth by creating awareness through social media and Nature walks.

Which way ahead for biodiversity conservation? Answer may lie in communities

May 22 is the International Day for Biological Diversity. Biodiversity is regarded as a solution to multiple challenges, offering nature-based solutions to climate change, health issues, food and water security, issues on health, and the need for sustainable livelihoods.

U’khand celebrates Int'l Day for Biodiversity

Dehradun: Uttarakhand observed the "International Day for Biodiversity" on Sunday. Various government institutions and social organisations marked the day with their own events. At the Forest Research Institute, birdwatching and botanisation programmes were conducted for young scientists, resear ...

Indore: On International Day for Biological Diversity, nature walk organised at city zoo

“When we grow or save one tree, we give life to almost 20 species. We are also planning to make seed balls and plant them along Barwaha Road and several other places in the city. Last year we planted seeds in an area near Jam Gate and in a jungle along the Maheshwar Road,” said Parulekar.

GDC Bhaderwah organises a webinar on “International Biological Diversity Day”

Department of Environmental Sciences in collaboration with Eco Club, Govt. Degree College, Bhaderwah organised a webinar on the topic _“Biodiversity of Chenab Basin”_ to commemorate “International Biological Diversity-2022 in order to raise awareness about the life forms facing threat of extinction.

Egypt Celebrates World Day for Biological Diversity 2022

Under the slogan “Building a shared future for all life,” Egypt celebrated the World Day for Biological Diversity 2022, on May 22, on the social media platforms of the Ministry of Environment, by presenting a number of videos and posts to raise awareness of biological diversity and its importanc ...

Biodiversity Day: Building a shared future for all life

This year’s slogan of the International Day for Biological Diversity celebrated on May 22nd is Building a shared future for all life. Despite all the technological advances of mankind, the availability of water, food, medicine, and energy depends entirely on the healthy and vital ecosystems of t ...

IUCN statement on UNCCD COP15 and International Day for Biological Diversity

The 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) closes today, 20 May 2022.

International Day for Biological Diversity: If they're gone

Have you ever thought about what the world would be like if animals and plants all disappeared? No lions galloping on grassland. No birds flying freely in the sky. No dolphins jumping out of water. No living creatures. The world would lose its infinite palette.

International Day of Biological Diversity 2022: Not all urban greenery is created equal

The need to accommodate local biodiversity is pressing. Indigenous trees not only need much less care and can thrive without pesticides, but they also attract local fauna making up an ecosystem that supports varied species

‘Building a shared future for all life’

Ever since 2002, the United Nations has proclaimed May 22 to be The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) in order to increase the understanding, as well as the awareness of biodiversity issues.

Biological Diversity Day: Peri-urban living a ‘poisoned chalice’ for city’s caracals

Research by University of Cape Town (UCT) PhD graduate Dr Gabriella Leighton and colleagues has shown that organochlorine pollutants along Cape Town’s peri-urban fringes are present in concerningly high concentrations in the body tissue of the city’s caracals (or rooikat).

Vietnam joins efforts to restore ecosystems

Vietnam is joining common efforts to restore the ecosystems in response to International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 themed “Building a shared future for all life”.

International Biodiversity Day: Six ways businesses are approaching nature restoration and conservation

Sunday (22 May) is the UN’s International Day for Biological Diversity. To mark the occasion, edie is highlighting six nature restoration and protection initiatives to have received support from the private sector this season.

Food Expo to mark Biodiversity day

A Food exhibition is being organised in the city to mark the International Biodiversity Day (IBD) on May 22. The exhibition, organised by National Biodiversity Authority at the Kalaivanar Arangam, will be open to public from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm, National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Chairman Dr.V ...

Forest min launches Revised Nagaland State Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan

The Revised Nagaland State Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (NSBSAP) was launched by Minister for Forests, Environment & Climate Change YM Yollow Konyak on Friday during the celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2022.

This International Day for Biological Diversity, Seagram's 100 Pipers Pledges for a Greener Tomorrow by Launching 250 Environmentally Linked NFTs

New Delhi, Delhi, India – Business Wire India • Announces the sale of 10 unique NFTs and each of these NFTs will have 25 tokens and will further open this opportunity to a maximum of 250 buyers • 13 debut Goodness themed NFTs were sold out in under 10 mins of launch last month on World Earth Day ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Date, Significance and all you need to know

The International Day for Biological Diversity is day sanctioned by the United Nations for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It is observed on May 22.