International Day for Biological Diversity

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2023 Date	22 May 2023
2024 Date	22 May 2024

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International Day for Biological Diversity in 2023

Monday, 22 May

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International Day for Biological Diversity History

International Day for Biological Diversity seeks to raise awareness about biological diversity and the issues surrounding it. This day aims to highlight effective strategies that can help protect biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on the planet. Today, habitats are degrading and leading to a reduction in biodiversity, a problem that directly affects human well-being, poverty reduction, and global sustainable development.

International Day for Biological Diversity was established in 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly. It is observed annually on May 22, a day that commemorates the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992.

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"On May 22 and on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, let us do what is right. Now is the time to act for biodiversity." https://t.co/DSEgJxvET0
— Rajeev Suri (@rsuri54) May 20, 2022

Today is Biodiversity Day a day that aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. This year’s theme is ‘building a shared future for all life’. Find out more at https://t.co/KfK6gnKi4i. Here are 22 actions you can take to support #biodiversity. https://t.co/uNi71Vrm00
— Hastings Borough Council (@hastingsbc) May 22, 2022

🌏Building up to recognising these important days with ocean plastic implications on biodiversity 🐠 🐟 🌊 @GreenpeaceUK @KidsVplastic 📍 🌏International Day for Biological Diversity (Sunday 22 May) 🕷 🐝 🐜 📍 UN Environment Day (Sunday 5 June)💚
— Eco Group (@Eco_Group) May 18, 2022

International Day for Biological Diversity Facts & Quotes

The theme for International Day for Biological Diversity in 2022 was Building a shared future for all life.
According to the Phys.Org, Ants have the largest insect population with over 20 quadrillion ants on Earth.
According to the UN, more than 3 billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods and 1.6 billion people rely on forests and non-timber forest products for their livelihoods.
According to National Geographic, there are about 8.7 million species of plants and animals that exist on our planet, but only 1.2 million of them have been discovered so far.
Habitat degradation and the loss of biodiversity is a threat to the livelihood of over 1 billion people who live in dry and subhumid climates.
Over 50% of the world’s plant species and 42% of all terrestrial vertebrate species are native to a specific country and do not naturally exist elsewhere.

International Day for Biological Diversity Top Events and Things to Do

Watch a movie or documentary on the importance and irreplaceability of the world’s biodiversity. Some suggestions are: The Cove, Oceans, Plastic Planet and the 11th hour.
Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtags #InternationalDayForBiologicalDiversity, #IDBD and #BiologicalDiversity.
Join the international Day for Biological Diversity Google Hangout where you can video stream yourself and with other people to discuss biological diversity with like-minded individuals.
Organize or participate in a local cleanup effort. Biodiversity is very negatively impacted by human trash and pollution.
Donate to the center for biological diversity. All funds are put towards securing a future for all species hovering on the brink of extinction. Emphasis is on protecting lands, waters, and climates that species need to survive. Consider funds like WWF, the Animal Project, and Defenders of Wildlife.