International Day for Biological Diversity

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2020 Date	22 May 2020
2021 Date	22 May 2021

2020 Holidays & Dates

International Day for Biological Diversity in 2020

Friday, 22 May

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International Day for Biological Diversity History

The International Day for Biological Diversity aims to raise awareness and understanding of biological diversity and issues surrounding it. The day also serves to highlight possible strategies to protect biodiversity, which 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.

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

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Each year sees the disappearance of thousands of plant and animal species which we will never know, which our children will never see. Because of us, thousands of species will no longer give glory to God by their very existence. We have no such right. #Biodiversity #LaudatoSi5
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 22, 2020

The UN has proclaimed 22 May The International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues where we can 'Build back better.' Its time to give nature the helping hand it needs https://t.co/z7DHVvCvdY
— FriendsOfHaileyPark (@HaileyPkCardiff) May 21, 2020

Today is #BiodiversityDay. We are dedicated to preserving the biological diversity of heritage vegetable varieties, the rich history & stories that surround them and the important seed saving skills that accompany them @gardenorganicuk https://t.co/9DZjVjLMvh
— Heritage Seeds UK (@HeritageSeedsUK) May 22, 2020

In the News and Trending for International Day for Biological Diversity

Updated 21:03The food we produce is killing us and decimating biodiversity

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5 reasons why biodiversity matters to health and the economy

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Shrinking forests need bold action to safeguard their biodiversity

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Gardeners asked to ease off for biodiversity day

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International Day for Biological Diversity Facts & Quotes

The 2019 theme for International Day for Biological Diversity was Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health.
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.
Habitat degradation and the loss of biodiversity are currently threatening 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.
We should preserve every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity. – E. O. Wilson, American biologist, researcher, theorist and author.

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 with a focus on protecting lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. Consider funds like WWF, the Animal Project and Defenders of Wildlife.