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The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed every year on May 22. This year, it occurs on a Wednesday. The theme for 2024 is "Be A Part of the Plan." This subject urges governments, indigenous peoples, local communities, non-governmental organizations, parliamentarians, corporations, and individuals to highlight their contributions to the Biodiversity Plan's implementation.
History Of International Day For Biodiversity
The Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day for Biological Diversity in 1993. Originally, it was observed on December 29th, the day the Convention on Biological Diversity went into effect. However, on December 20, 2000, the date was moved to May 22. The change was intended to celebrate the Convention's adoption at the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit and to avoid the various holidays that fall in late December.
Significance Of The International Day For Biodiversity
The International Day for Biological Diversity is intimately linked to the UN Post-2015 Development Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These goals address a wide range of global concerns, highlighting biodiversity's important role in supporting life on Earth. Biodiversity has a tremendous impact:
Oceans and Seas
Forests
Food Security
Health
Sustainable Development
Science, Technology, and Innovation
Knowledge-Sharing and Capacity-Building
Urban Resilience
Sustainable Transportation
Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought
Water and Sanitation
The Rio+20 final paper, "The World We Want: A Future for All," emphasizes the importance of biodiversity in sustainable development. This year's event aims to create momentum ahead of the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), which will be held in Colombia from October 21 to November 1, 2024.
How To Support Biodiversity?
There are a variety of ways to support biodiversity. Here are various ways to become involved-
Government Initiatives- Governments can enact policies to protect and maintain biodiversity.
Community Efforts- Local communities and indigenous peoples can demonstrate traditional knowledge and behaviors that promote biodiversity.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)- NGO can organize biodiversity-related events and campaigns.
Business Practices- Businesses can implement sustainable practices to lessen their environmental impact.
Individual Actions- Every person may make a difference by adopting environmentally conscious decisions in their daily lives.
Promotional Materials
To demonstrate its support for biodiversity, the UN offers promotional materials on the day. These resources can help to raise awareness and inspire more people to participate in biodiversity conservation activities.
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