Every year on May 22, the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and encourage the preservation of the Earth’s diverse ecosystems. This significant day serves as a reminder of the crucial role biodiversity plays and emphasizes the urgency to safeguard and revive it. In 2023, particular attention is given to moving beyond mere pledges and translating them into tangible measures that actively restore and conserve biodiversity.
The theme for International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 is “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity.” This theme reflects the urgent need to move beyond commitments and translate them into tangible actions to restore and protect biodiversity.
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The International Day for Biological Diversity serves as a worldwide stage to emphasize the fundamental importance of biodiversity in maintaining life on our planet. Biodiversity encompasses the remarkable assortment of plants, animals, and microorganisms, along with the ecosystems they live in. It plays a vital role in providing essential services to ecosystems, including pollination, nutrient recycling, water purification, and climate regulation. Additionally, biodiversity holds cultural, aesthetic, and economic significance, supporting livelihoods and contributing to sustainable progress.
The origin of the International Day for Biological Diversity can be traced back to the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, commonly referred to as the Earth Summit, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. During this landmark conference, global leaders acknowledged the pressing need to tackle the worldwide decline of biodiversity. In response, a considerable number of nations signed and adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on May 22, 1992, setting the stage for the annual observance of this day.
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