International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: Theme, History and significance

Every year, International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22 to raise awareness and understanding of biodiversity concerns. This United Nations-designated day aims to remind people all over globe about importance of biological diversity and how it affects planet's ecosystems. Furr, variety and variability of life on Earth are referred to as biodiversity or biological diversity. Biodiversity is a measurement of genetic variance (genetic variability), species variety (species diversity), and ecological diversity (ecosystem diversity). 

What is International Day for Biological Diversity? 

According to UNESCO, biodiversity is essential for human well-being in present and in future and its rapid decrease would endanger both environment and humans. People must take ir responsibilities, activities, and connections with biodiversity seriously if this deterioration is to be reversed. Experts believe biodiversity conservation as well as protection, and nature-based solutions to environmental, health, food, and water shortage challenges, will be beneficial in long run. 

International Day for Biological Diversity History 

International Day for Biological Diversity was initially established by UN General Assembly's Second Committee in late 1993, on December 29 ( date of Convention on Biological Diversity's entrance into force). UN General Assembly later designated it on May 22 in December 2000 to celebrate approval of Convention's text by Nairobi Final Act of Conference for option of Agreed Text of Convention on Biological Diversity on May 22, 1992. This was also partially done since many nations found it difficult to organise and carry out appropriate festivities for December 29 due to large number of holidays that fall around that time of year. 

International Day for Biological Diversity me 

As humans are utterly reliant on thriving and vibrant ecosystems for water, food, medicines, clothing, fuel, shelter, and energy, to mention a few, this year's Biological Diversity me is “Building a shared future for all life”. me expresses notion that biodiversity is bedrock upon which humans may rebuild a better life.  

International Day for Biological Diversity significance 

This day is dedicated to a certain concept each year and is observed accordingly. On this day several seminars and workshops are conducted to provide more knowledge about biological diversity. Several nations across world make strategies and plan to deal with environmental issues.  

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