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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.

Investing in natural infrastructure for a shared future for all life

The Living Bridge of Meghalaya documents the story of the indigenous Khasi people who trained the living aerial roots of the Indian rubber fig tree to serve as bridges. These living root bridges crisscross rivers that swell in violent monsoons, which would likely wash away any other form of bridge.

Biodiversity Week: Celebrate and help to protect nature!

This week is National Biodiversity week in Ireland and the National Biodiversity Data Centre want us to celebrate and help protect our biodiversity. There is a lot going on, from counting hedgehogs to celebrating hedgerows!

Protecting the world’s biodiversity

Ahead of the International Day for Biodiversity on 22 May, Elizabeth Mrema, the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, speaks about the interlinkages between climate change and biodiversity loss.

#BiodiversityDay: How the IAEA Contributes to Bend the Curve of Biodiversity Loss

The topic of this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity is “building a shared future for all life”. It celebrates all the efforts to bend the curve of biodiversity loss at a time when biodiversity is declining faster than ever in human history.

Selva Ozelli's Biodiversity Day Art Shows at UN Biodiversity & CUHK Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change

The Biodiversity Day 2022 theme is “Building a shared future for all life” to continue building momentum and support for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference #COP15.

Slovenia one of the most biodiverse countries in Europe

We will be celebrating three very important nature-related events in the upcoming days – the European Natura 2000 Day (21 May), the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), and the European Day of Parks (24 May).

Biodiversity in protecting world

INTERNATIONAL Biodiversity Day is observed on May 22 every year and the day is important in raising awareness about biodiversity and in deciding what to do about it. The day falls under the UN Sustainable Development Goals of the post-2015 development agenda.

International Day For Biological Biodiversity – Better Food And Organic Waste Management Will Protect Our Biodiversity

Sunday, 22 May 2022 is International Day for Biological Diversity, focused on highlighting the importance of biodiversity, especially for a sustainable future. For Biodiversity Day this year, the campaign is highlighting 22 actions that businesses and citizens can do to protect biodiversity.

‘Access & benefit sharing’ must for conserving biodiversity

Pushpa Gujral Science City is celebrating ‘International Biodiversity Day’ by organising campaign on Biodiversity as per UN Guidelines on 22 actions for 22 days. During the campaign PGSC organised a webinar on “Access & Benefit Sharing (ABS) provisions under the Biological Diversity Act’”.

This International Biodiversity Day Seagram's 100 Pipers pledges for a greener tomorrow by launching 250 environmentally linked NFTs

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI/BusinessWire India): After exemplary response to the launch of India's first Environment-themed NFTs dedicated to Tree Plantation titled 'Now Funding Tomorrow', Seagram's 100 Pipers has upped its game by dropping another set of unique environmentally linked NFTs.

139 countries get head start on efforts to reverse species loss

International Day for Biological Diversity: 139 countries get head start on efforts to reverse species loss. With global biodiversity loss at dangerous levels, 139 countries have received a lifeline to fast-track efforts to conserve, protect and restore species and ecosystems as soon as a new gl ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: Theme, Date, History and importance

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: May 22 is celebrated as International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The day also marks the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

International Biodiversity Day: Over 1 million plant, animal species facing extinction worldwide, say Experts

As a part of its 22-day campaign to mark the International Biodiversity Day, the Pushpa Gujral Science City has been organising different events. At a webinar held on Tuesday on “Indigenous Animal Bio-diversity: Present Status and Future”, a number of schools and colleges from across the state p ...

UN Biodiversity Convention announces slogan for the 2022 International Day for Biological Diversity

31 March 2022 – With the aim of highlighting the importance of biodiversity for many sustainable development issues, this year’s slogan for the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated each year on 22 May, is “Building a Shared Future for all Life.”

UN Biodiversity Convention announces slogan for the 2022 International Day for Biological Diversity

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/MB/FD/90234 (2022-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, relevant organizations, and indigenous peoples and local communities

Namibia Marks International Action Day for Biodiversity

THE executive director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Teofilus Nghitila, says Namibia is developing a vibrant biodiversity economy from ecosystems and their services to equitably benefit citizens, through the sustainable use of aquatic and terrestrial resources.

India Biodiversity Award 2021: Winners, Categories, Eligibility, Selection Process, and More

On the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May, India Biodiversity Award 2021 were presented. The first round of award was presented in 2012. Check the complete list of winners below.

Online contests to mark Biodiversity Day

The Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board has organised online competition to mark Biodiversity Day. According to forest officials, people from Tamil Nadu irrespective of age can participate in the lyric writing and folk song singing competition. For lyric writing, song should be on the theme biodiversi ...

Denmark celebrated International Day for Biological Diversity with history from the archive

On 22 May 2021 the Royal Danish embassy in Bangkok opened another page of history from the archive on the Danish-Thai relationship in a statement that read: Did you know? 22 May marks The International Day for Biological Diversity. Denmark and Thailand have a long shared history of collaboration ...

The Heat: United Nations and Biodiversity

The United Nations and Biodiversity. What sort of global environmental challenges do we face? And, what needs to be done? The United Nations has just marked the International Day for Biological Diversity. And in recent comments, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, had some tough words sa ...

Western Cape commits to biodiversity conservation with Edinburgh Declaration

Cape Town - Efforts to promote biological diversity conservation in the Western Cape received a boost on the weekend when the provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning and MEC Anton Bredell signed the Edinburgh Declaration on Biological Diversity Day.

Importance Of Nature And Culture-Based Solutions For Biodiversity Conservation Discussed On International Day Of Biological Diversity

New Delhi: Experts from different parts of India discussed the importance and different aspects of biodiversity conservation, its relationship with technology and sustainable development at a programme organised on the occasion of International Day of Biological Diversity.

In New Film, Greta Thunberg Connects the Dots Between Animal Exploitation, Climate Crisis, Pandemics

A new short film featuring climate action leader Greta Thunberg highlights the connections between the climate crisis, ecological emergency, and the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other public health crises that are likely to arise from humans' exploitation of animals — and explains how communitie ...

Comprehending the environmental dimensions of SDGs

Countries are on track to miss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to environmental protection, two UN entities warn in new report issued on 22 May to coincide with the International Day for Biological Diversity.

Protecting biodiversity requires collective ambitions, actions

Biodiversity is a cornerstone for the world to build a shared future for all life on Earth. Under the theme of "we are part of the solution," the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 this year provides a new chance for the world to discuss solutions to issues including biodiversi ...

National Biodiversity Office hosts poster competition to commemorate International Biodiversity Day

The National Biodiversity Office (NBDO), in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk management, challenged students from all over Belize to show off their creativity and knowledge of biodiversity issues with a poster competition in commemoration of Internationa ...

Punjab biodiversity board commemorates international day for biodiversity

Biodiversity Board in collaboration with Rural Development & Panchyats and Local Government departments commemorated UN proclaimed International Day for Biological Diversity, 2021 on the theme of "We are part of solution for Nature” by organizing State Level Function on Monday through virtual mo ...

Syngenta Australia and Landcare Australia announce first project to improve on-farm biodiversity

Syngenta Australia and Landcare Australia have announced a South Australian based project to enhance on-farm biodiversity, in the same week of the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity held on Saturday, 22 May.

They are part of the solution, respect their resolution!

The aim of celebrating this day is to enhance the awareness and understanding of biological diversity. A unique theme titled "We're part of the solution" has been adopted for IBD this year.

Humanity in Trouble if Biodiversity Decreases Further, Warns the United Nations

Humanity must rethink its relationship with nature and bet more on the care of all species, is the global call today as we celebrate the International Day of Biological Diversity.

World Biodiversity Day: Earth Anthem by Indian poet-diplomat translated into 100 languages

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Earth Anthem penned originally in English by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar has been translated into 100 languages on World Biodiversity Day, May 22.

ASEAN stars, envi’t advocates join ACB’s newest campaign for biodiversity

On the International Day for Biological Diversity, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity launched its newest campaign dubbed as #WeAreASEANBiodiversity: Our homes, our lives, our stories as part of its efforts to amplify the call for wider participation in protecting biodiversity and humankind.

QU marks International Day for Biological Diversity

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (DBES) at Qatar University (QU) has marked the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding of the importance of maintaining the environment's balance and achieving sustainable development goals, particularly after r ...

Images of endangered species raise awareness on Day for Biological Diversity

A giant image of the Yelkouan Shearwater (Garnija) formed by 500 pieces of coloured clothing laid out on the sand at Golden Bay has been produced by BirdLife Malta for the International Day for Biological Diversity.

Call for Environmental Awareness on Day of Hungarian Nature

Meanwhile, on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity, Máté Kanász-Nagy, co-leader of green opposition LMP party, said the creation of a livable environment and the preservation of wildlife were equal to the very future of civilization.

Biodiversity conservation, an asset to fight coronavirus

In a message on the occasion of The International Day for Biological Diversity, Kioumars Kalantari, head of the natural environment and biodiversity of the Department of Environment stressed that the most unique feature of the planet is the existence of life on the planet and the most amazing as ...

Ethiopia: Ensuring Sustainability Ethiopia's Plant Biodiversity

Ethiopia is home to a rich diversity of plant and animal species and is one of the world's most important centers for further development of crops such as coffee. The country possesses an estimated number of 6000 species of higher plants of which 10per cent are endemic.

Indigenous people worst sufferers of climate change

Indigenous people are the worst sufferers of the impact of climate change in the world including Bangladesh, said environmentalists and researchers at a webinar yesterday.

RSCN marks International Day for Biological Diversity

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) joins the world in celebrating this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity, which falls annually on May 22, focusing on combining efforts to preserve the earth’s “delicate” biodiversity.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2021: “We’re part of the solution”

22 May 2021, Montreal, Canada

"We're Part Of Solution": International Day For Biological Diversity 2021 Theme

To celebrate natural diversity and spread awareness, May 22 is marked every year as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) globally. Earlier, December 29 was designated as the International Day for Biological Diversity but in 2000, the UN General Assembly chose May 22 to mark the day.

Checklist of new and newly recorded species in Yunnan released

The checklist of new and newly recorded species in Yunnan (1992-2020) (herein after referred to as Checklist), issued by the Department of Ecology and Environment of Yunnan Province, was released at the press conference of the 2021 International Biodiversity Day on May 22 in Kunming.

Our health depends on nature’s health: 20 Aichi targets to restore balance on Earth

A scorned bat out of hell has been strafing our world, with the bearing of a truly global phenomenon, next only to climate change in its outreach, leaving behind death, distress, and economic debris on a scale that is next only to manmade wars. Biologists have been pulling out research notes to ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Here’s why Northeast is a biodiversity hotspot

The biodiversity of the Northeast is a genetic treasure of various forms of plants and animals. The region comes under the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot which ranks 6th among the 25 biodiversity hotspot of the world. Most of the North-Eastern states have more than 60% of their area under fores ...

World Biodiversity Day: Ever more imporant amid COVID-19 pandemic

Biodiversity, or biological diversity, means the variety of living beings on Earth. The number of species on our planet are variously estimated between 8 million and 15 million, including plants, animals, fungi, bacteria and other forms of life. Only around 2 million, however, are identified and ...

World Biological Diversity Day: Young climate leaders are speaking out

This year has already seen its fair share of unsettling climate news. For the first time, the Amazon rainforest was recognised as a net emitter of greenhouse gases. The increased melting of glaciers in the Arctic and Antarctic is causing the earth’s poles to drift.

Beijing to host biodiversity summit amid wave of extinctions

May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity. As scientists warn of a catastrophic wave of extinctions, China is preparing to host the United Nations (UN) COP-15 Summit on conserving biodiversity in southwest China's Kunming city in October. Environment Minister Huang Runqiu said China w ...

Volkswagen : On the United Nation's international biodiversity day, Volkswagen is launching a call to all of its employees, with the goal of bringing awareness to the topic of biological diversity

The promotion of biodiversity at our production sites and bringing awareness to our employees are equally important to us,' says Dr. Tobias Bahr, environmental management officer at the Volkswagen Group. In 2007, the company was the founding member of the 'Biodiversity in Good Company' initiativ ...

World Biodiversity Day Spotlight: What Do Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustards Want from Us?

ollowing the National Endangered Species Day (May 21), which is celebrated every third Friday of May to raise awareness on such endangered species that are on the verge of extinction, World Biodiversity Day (May 22) is here! The theme for this year’s Biodiversity Day is ‘we’re part of the soluti ...