International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 A Call to Restore Nature and Secure Our Future
Observed annually on May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity aims to increase global understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. In 2025, the day assumes greater urgency as the world collectively works towards achieving the goals set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2025 theme, “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,” underscores the deep interconnection between biodiversity protection and sustainable living.
Biodiversity encompasses the variety of life on Earth, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms, along with the ecosystems they form. It serves as the foundation of life-support systems and contributes to,
However, biodiversity is facing an unprecedented global decline. A 2019 UN report found that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activity, such as,
Worldwide, the day is observed with various events,
The United Nations, environmental NGOs, scientific institutions, and local communities all play an active role in celebrating the day and fostering public awareness.
Biological diversity underpins many of the 17 SDGs, particularly,
Despite global frameworks and agreements, several obstacles remain,
To overcome these, international cooperation and local-level action are crucial. Empowering communities, especially Indigenous peoples who are custodians of much of the world’s biodiversity, is a vital step forward.
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