International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 observed on 22 May
Highlights:
- International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day is observed on 22nd May every year to increase awareness and understanding of the issues of biodiversity.
- Biodiversity is essential for sustaining the balance of the planet.
- It is the cornerstone of ecosystem services, which are completely tied to human well-being.
- The theme in 2022 is “Building a shared future for all life”.
- Fitting within the context of the ongoing United Nations Decade on Restoration, which highlights that biodiversity is the answer to several sustainable development challenges, the slogan conveys the message that biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better.
- In December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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