Biological Diversity Day

Biodiversity is the source of essential goods and ecological services on which all life depends. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed May 22 as The International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) to increase the understanding and awareness of biodiversity-related issues. The day creates an opportunity to partake in activities that help educate, publicise, and emphasise the importance of biodiversity to human well-being. The UN Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity has prepared educational material for download such as videos, booklets, posters, and fact sheets, and published a summary of celebrations and activities around the world in recognition of this day.

The International theme for Biological Diversity Day

2024: “Be part of the Plan"

2023: “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity"

2022: “Building a shared future for all life"

2021: “We're part of the solution # for nature"

2020: Our solutions are in nature

2019: Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health

2018: Celebrating 25Years of Action for Biodiversity

2017: Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism

2016: Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihoods

2015:Biodiversity for Sustainable Development

2014: Island Biodiversity

2013: Water and Biodiversity

2012; Marine Biodiversity

2011: Forest Biodiversity

2010: Biodiversity, Development and Poverty Alleviation

2009: Invasive Alien Species

2008: Biodiversity and Agriculture

2007: Biodiversity and Climate Change

2006 - Protect Biodiversity in Dry lands

2005: Biodiversity: Life Insurance for our Changing World

2004: Biodiversity: Food, Water and Health for All

2003: Biodiversity and poverty alleviation - challenges for sustainable development

2002: Dedicated to forest biodiversity