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Last Updated:May 22, 2025, 07:10 IST
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025: The UN General Assembly aims to enhance our understanding and raise awareness about the critical issues surrounding biodiversity.
International Day For Biological Diversity 2025: The theme for this year is “Harmony with nature and sustainable development”. (AI generated image)
International Day For Biological Diversity 2025: Biodiversity is important for sustainable development and to ensure the long-term survival of ecosystems and species. It plays a crucial role in providing clean air and water, soil fertility, climate regulation and pollination. But over time, it is facing unprecedented threats like habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and overexploitation. To raise a reminder of the pressing need to take action and protect biodiversity, International Day for Biological Diversity is commemorated on May 22 every year.
Get ready to unite, celebrate the wonders of our planet’s rich tapestry of life, showcase your progress, and pave the way for a brighter future for all living beings.
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2025: Theme
This year’s theme “Harmony with nature and sustainable development”, highlights how this campaign for nature connects with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The IDB 2025 seeks to focus the world’s attention on the linkages between the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs and the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), as two universal agendas must advance together as they support the recently adopted Pact for the Future.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025: History
May 22 was adopted as International Day for Biological Diversity by the United Nations General Assembly. This special day, initially marked in December 2000, was commemorated on May 22, 1992, to mark the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at the Rio Earth Summit.
By shifting the date, the UN General Assembly aims to enhance our understanding and raise awareness about the critical issues surrounding biodiversity. On this day, the world comes together to marvel at the incredible variety of life on Earth and recognise the importance of preserving and protecting it for future generations.
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025: Significance
Understanding the value of biodiversity and recognising the problems is the need of the hour. Hence, the International Day for Biological Diversity holds great significance in today’s world. It serves as a global platform to educate people and raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity.
It also provides an opportunity to highlight the value of diverse ecosystems, species, and genetic resources for the well-being of people and the planet. On this day, communities also emphasise the link between biodiversity conservation and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
So mark your calendars and seize this momentous occasion to shift from words to action and work together to restore and safeguard the precious biodiversity of our planet on May 22.
- First Published:
May 22, 2025, 07:10 IST
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