Dates and Venue	Event
4 April - 6 June 2010 Buenos Aires Confirmed	Tribute to Nature 2nd Fase : "Polar Meeting" Photograph Exhibition on Climate Change / Organized by Jardin Botánico de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
1 September - 31 December 2010 Buenos Aires Confirmed	Art and Music in the Garden / Organized by Jardin Botánico de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
22 - 22 October 2010 Buenos Aires Confirmed	Seminar : Using Natives in the Garden / Organized by the Jardin Botánico de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
19 - 19 November 2010 Buenos Aires Confirmed	National Meeting of Argentinean Botanic Gardens Network / Organized by Jardin Botánico de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires

 
Launching of the International Year of Biodiversity in Argentina.

Power Point presentation by the Centro de Información de las Naciones Unidas para Argentina y Uruguay (in Spanish).

 

Press release
The National Park Thayatal partner of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010
Director Brunner: Protection of biodiversity is everybody’s business

 
The Kingdom of Bahrain officially launched the celebrations of the International year of Biodiversity 2010 by announcing on 7 January 2010 during the opening ceremony of a National Park within Arad Bay Marine protected Area.

The park comprises a walkway and entertainment facilities and it aims to attract the local residents and ecosystem service and their importance to sustain their lives.

As part of the International year of Biodiversity celebrations, Bahrain intends to organize various activities targeted at different spectra of the Bahraini society (e.g. ministries, industries, NGOs, academia, media & local people) as outlined in the provisional plan.

Dates and Venue	Event
3 - 4 March 2010 Dhaka Confirmed	National Workshop on Blue Flag Beach Conservation Project in South Asia (Dhaka)

 
“Moulvibazar Biodiversity Conservation Day 2010” on 27-28 January, 2010

 
Schedule of events for the International Year of Biodiversity

Dates and Venue	Event
1 - 4 June 2010 Brussels Confirmed	The 2010 Green Week Conference : Biodiversity - Our Lifeline / Organized by the European Commission-Directorate-General for the Environment Organized by: European Commission

 
Some national activities which are foreseen in Belgium in the framework of 2010:

• a special TV programme on Belgian environmental politics, broadcasted by the Belgian national French-speaking television; this programme will emphasize biodiversity.
• the opening of a new permanent hall on biodiversity in urban areas at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels.
• a national engagement campaign for biodiversity ‘I give life to my planet’.
• an almanac on biodiversity, which proposes daily actions on how to contribute to the preservation of biodiversity as part of daily actions (French and Dutch).
• the launch of a trail game on biodiversity in Brussels – Bio-geo-safari.
• the organisation of a public awareness event on the importance of pollination for biodiversity, development and poverty reduction (a "pollination day" on 7 July 2010 – to be confirmed).

At subnational level, the Regions are also developing their programmes:

• The Walloon Region plans a communication campaign called ‘52 semaines de biodiversité’ which will focus on 52 themes, one theme each week, related to the preservation or development of biodiversity with the aim to make the public aware of the importance of biodiversity and show the numerous actions undertaken by the Walloon Region to preserve it.
• The Direction générale operationnelle Agriculture, Ressources naturelles et Environnement (DGARNE) will set up a framework and official programme, and publish a card per theme.
• The Flemish Region is planning a series of seminars and conferences on biodiversity-related issues during the second half of 2010 (ecosystem services, biodiversity in urban areas, biodiversity and biomass production, etc. - number and exact content of conferences to be confirmed).
• The Brussels Capital Region will prioritize biodiversity in 2010 by developing and communicating on new legislation as well as action plans on biodiversity in general and threatened species in particular.

Nature-protection NGOs Natuurpunt and Natagora are also preparing many activities.

Dates and Venue	Event
8 January 2010 Curitiba Confirmed	Celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity Organized by: City of Curitiba
4 - 10 June 2010 Confirmed	International Climate Change Conference for Youth and Children, Brazil
24 June 2010 Brasilia Confirmed	IYB Celebrations at the WHC
16 - 20 August 2010 Fortaleza Confirmed	Second International Conference : Climate, Sustainability and Development in Semiarid Regions
19 - 23 September 2010 Recife Confirmed	Tenth Goats International Conference : Technological Development and Measures for the Development of Small Ruminant Production

 
Edições SM, a publisher of educational books, is producing promotional material that will be distributed to education professionals. This material contains a 2010 calendar, a notebook and an agenda.

Dates and Venue	Event
13 - 15 May 2009 Montreal Confirmed	Expert Meeting on Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Development Cooperation Organized by: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
15 December 2009 - 22 February 2010 Ottawa Confirmed	Call for Evidence : Council of Canadian Academies' Panel on the State and Trends of Biodiversity Science in Canada Organized by: Council of Canadian Academies
21 - 22 January 2010 Montreal Confirmed	The Ark : Presented by L'Arsenal à Musique Organized by: L'Arsenal à Musique
26 January - 6 February 2010 Montreal Confirmed	Launch of Multimedia Show : "Paradis Perdu" Organized by: Paradis Perdu
16 - 19 February 2010 Burlington Confirmed	Living Plants, Liveable Communities
3 March 2010 Ottawa Confirmed	Launch of Youth Accord
27 - 28 April 2010 Montreal Confirmed	Sommet sur la biodiversité et le verdissement de Montréal
3 - 9 May 2010 Columbia Valley	Wings Over the Rockies Festival : International Year of Biodiversity
9 - 11 June 2010 Montreal Confirmed	International Conference on Biological and Cultural Diversity Organized by: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Université de Montréal (Canada)
25 - 27 June 2010 Huntsville Confirmed	G8 Summit Organized by: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
July 2010 Montreal Tentative	Launch of Two-Year Expedition on Biodiversity by Jean Lemire Organized by: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
21 - 22 December 2010 Montreal Confirmed	Media Meeting: Keeping the 2010 IYB Momentum Alive Organized by: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
22 May 2011 Quebec Confirmed	Unveiling of the 2010 winning pictures of the photo contest "BIOdivert yourself in 2010!" Organized by: Terra Nostra Québec

 
The Government of Canada is pleased to have contributed to the creation of the International Year of Biodiversity logo.

Biodiversity Essay Contest: From Environment Canada for Youth With Prizes!
From January 28 to February 28, 2010, we are inviting Canadians between the ages of 9 and 35 to submit written essays or video essays explaining why nature is important to them. Here is the Contest’s promotional page for distribution. The essay or video is submitted on-line.

We are contacting key organizations, network, educators, parents and connected individuals in the education, environment and voluntary sectors to help engage young Canadians in this opportunity. The Contest is being officially launched with a national media release from Environment Canada. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact: Julien Raynaud at (819) 956-7731, or Susan Preston at (819) 953-4531.

To coincide with the logo's unveiling at an event hosted by the City of Montreal on 2 October 2009, Environment Canada launched a 2010 International Year of Biodiversity section on the Canadian Biodiversity Information Network. The site www.cbin.ec.gc.ca/2010 provides a virtual meeting place where Canadians can share their stories about how they are celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity.

The Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada has officially launched the International Year of Biodiversity.
English website - French.

The Trans Canada Trail is promoting the International Year of Biodiversity.

Showcasing Ontario’s Biodiversity At The ROM - “McGuinty Government Supports The United Nations’ International Year Of Biodiversity”

Terra Nostra Quebec organizes the photo contest BIOdivert yourself in 2010! . The aim is to shed light - through the objective of a camera - on the multiple facets of Quebec’s biological diversity and to create a collection of photographs which will be available to educational institutions in Quebec without charge. Your participation will contribute to raising people’s awareness for Quebec’s rich but fragile biodiversity and leave a photographic legacy to future generations.

Those under the age of 18 may participate by submitting their photos to the category Generation Twenty Ten which focuses on the importance of water for Quebec’s biodiversity.

 
Cape Verde celebrates the International Year of Biodiversity: Programme of Activities

Dates and Venue	Event
26 January 2010 Beijing Confirmed	Launch of International Year of Biodiversity in China Organized by: State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA)
1 - 31 May 2010 Shanghai Confirmed	Shanghai World Exposition Organized by: Bureau of the Shanghai World Expo 2010 Coordination, China

 
China launched the International Year of Biodiversity on 26 Jan 2010 in Beijing. About 500 participants attended this initiation ceremony, including Ministers or Vice Ministers of all biodiversity-related central government departments, heads of provincial environment departments, representatives of international and non-governmental organizations and the media. A monument for the Year was opened for public display at this ceremony. China plans a series of celebration activities through the year. Read more and see the pictures.

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