The International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations (UN) – approved international day for promoting biodiversity issues. It is currently held on May 22. The International Day for Biological Diversity falls within the range of the UN Post-2015 Development Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals.
This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity theme is Building a Shared Future For All Life. INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 2022: Observed on May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity’s marked as a day for creating awareness about biodiversity issues engulfing the world today.
Biodiversity is the living material of our planet. It underpins human well-being in the present as well as in the future, and its immediate decline threatens nature and people alike. On May 22, we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity to raise awareness of the vital importance of preserving biodiversity.
International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to circulate awareness about biodiversity and its critical challenges.
It’s International Day for #BiologicalDiversity – a day to inspire action #ForNatureso, we’re celebrating one of the most critical biodiversity features of our landscape.
One of the forest service managers from India tweeted and wished ‘International Biodiversity Day‘ to all the nation by writing, “Today (May 22) is celebrated as International Biodiversity Day across the globe to build awareness about the importance of biodiversity for the survival of the planet. Here are some visuals to know what does it mean.”
Today (22nd May) is celebrated as International Biodiversity Day across the globe to create awareness about importance of biodiversity for survival of the planet. Here are some visuals to know what does it mean. #BiodiversityDay pic.twitter.com/zGt4RbZKUE
— Ramesh Pandey (@rameshpandeyifs) May 22, 2022
The Minister of Climate Change Julie James’ also issued a reminder of how small steps, like reducing how often the grass is cut, can enhance green spaces.
Climate Change Minister @JulieJamesMS on International Day of Biodiversity has issued a reminder of how small steps, like reducing how often grass is cut, can enhance green spaces. 🌱
Click to read more👉👉 https://t.co/Hq67BMZly2 #biodiversityday pic.twitter.com/jEpSu6FBtD
— Welsh Government Climate Change (@WGClimateChange) May 22, 2022
This year International Biodiversity Day is being celebrated under the slogan “Building a shared future for all life” and aims to remind us that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges. From nature-based solutions to climate and health issues.