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#134628
2022-05-21

Investing in natural infrastructure for a shared future for all life

The Living Bridge of Meghalaya documents the story of the indigenous Khasi people who trained the living aerial roots of the Indian rubber fig tree to serve as bridges. These living root bridges crisscross rivers that swell in violent monsoons, which would likely wash away any other form of bridge.

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#134629
2022-05-21

Biodiversity Week: Celebrate and help to protect nature!

This week is National Biodiversity week in Ireland and the National Biodiversity Data Centre want us to celebrate and help protect our biodiversity. There is a lot going on, from counting hedgehogs to celebrating hedgerows!

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#134630
2022-05-21

Protecting the world’s biodiversity

Ahead of the International Day for Biodiversity on 22 May, Elizabeth Mrema, the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, speaks about the interlinkages between climate change and biodiversity loss.

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#134631
2022-05-21

#BiodiversityDay: How the IAEA Contributes to Bend the Curve of Biodiversity Loss

The topic of this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity is “building a shared future for all life”. It celebrates all the efforts to bend the curve of biodiversity loss at a time when biodiversity is declining faster than ever in human history.

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#134632
2022-05-21

Selva Ozelli's Biodiversity Day Art Shows at UN Biodiversity & CUHK Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change

The Biodiversity Day 2022 theme is “Building a shared future for all life” to continue building momentum and support for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference #COP15.

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#134633
2022-05-21

Slovenia one of the most biodiverse countries in Europe

We will be celebrating three very important nature-related events in the upcoming days – the European Natura 2000 Day (21 May), the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), and the European Day of Parks (24 May).

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#134634
2022-05-21

Biodiversity in protecting world

INTERNATIONAL Biodiversity Day is observed on May 22 every year and the day is important in raising awareness about biodiversity and in deciding what to do about it. The day falls under the UN Sustainable Development Goals of the post-2015 development agenda.

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#134571
2022-05-19

International Day For Biological Biodiversity – Better Food And Organic Waste Management Will Protect Our Biodiversity

Sunday, 22 May 2022 is International Day for Biological Diversity, focused on highlighting the importance of biodiversity, especially for a sustainable future. For Biodiversity Day this year, the campaign is highlighting 22 actions that businesses and citizens can do to protect biodiversity.

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#134576
2022-05-19

‘Access & benefit sharing’ must for conserving biodiversity

Pushpa Gujral Science City is celebrating ‘International Biodiversity Day’ by organising campaign on Biodiversity as per UN Guidelines on 22 actions for 22 days. During the campaign PGSC organised a webinar on “Access & Benefit Sharing (ABS) provisions under the Biological Diversity Act’”.

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#134584
2022-05-19

This International Biodiversity Day Seagram's 100 Pipers pledges for a greener tomorrow by launching 250 environmentally linked NFTs

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI/BusinessWire India): After exemplary response to the launch of India's first Environment-themed NFTs dedicated to Tree Plantation titled 'Now Funding Tomorrow', Seagram's 100 Pipers has upped its game by dropping another set of unique environmentally linked NFTs.

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#134614
2022-05-19

139 countries get head start on efforts to reverse species loss

International Day for Biological Diversity: 139 countries get head start on efforts to reverse species loss. With global biodiversity loss at dangerous levels, 139 countries have received a lifeline to fast-track efforts to conserve, protect and restore species and ecosystems as soon as a new gl ...

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#134568
2022-05-18

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: Theme, Date, History and importance

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022: May 22 is celebrated as International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The day also marks the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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#134355
2022-05-11

International Biodiversity Day: Over 1 million plant, animal species facing extinction worldwide, say Experts

As a part of its 22-day campaign to mark the International Biodiversity Day, the Pushpa Gujral Science City has been organising different events. At a webinar held on Tuesday on “Indigenous Animal Bio-diversity: Present Status and Future”, a number of schools and colleges from across the state p ...

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#133883
2022-03-31

UN Biodiversity Convention announces slogan for the 2022 International Day for Biological Diversity

31 March 2022 – With the aim of highlighting the importance of biodiversity for many sustainable development issues, this year’s slogan for the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated each year on 22 May, is “Building a Shared Future for all Life.”

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#3148
2022-03-31

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/MB/FD/90234 (2022-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, relevant organizations, and indigenous peoples and local communities

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#129042
2021-06-03

Namibia Marks International Action Day for Biodiversity

THE executive director in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Teofilus Nghitila, says Namibia is developing a vibrant biodiversity economy from ecosystems and their services to equitably benefit citizens, through the sustainable use of aquatic and terrestrial resources.

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#128905
2021-05-31

India Biodiversity Award 2021: Winners, Categories, Eligibility, Selection Process, and More

On the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May, India Biodiversity Award 2021 were presented. The first round of award was presented in 2012. Check the complete list of winners below.

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#128873
2021-05-27

Online contests to mark Biodiversity Day

The Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board has organised online competition to mark Biodiversity Day. According to forest officials, people from Tamil Nadu irrespective of age can participate in the lyric writing and folk song singing competition. For lyric writing, song should be on the theme biodiversi ...

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#128874
2021-05-27

Denmark celebrated International Day for Biological Diversity with history from the archive

On 22 May 2021 the Royal Danish embassy in Bangkok opened another page of history from the archive on the Danish-Thai relationship in a statement that read: Did you know? 22 May marks The International Day for Biological Diversity. Denmark and Thailand have a long shared history of collaboration ...

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#128836
2021-05-26

The Heat: United Nations and Biodiversity

The United Nations and Biodiversity. What sort of global environmental challenges do we face? And, what needs to be done? The United Nations has just marked the International Day for Biological Diversity. And in recent comments, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, had some tough words sa ...

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#128810
2021-05-25

Western Cape commits to biodiversity conservation with Edinburgh Declaration

Cape Town - Efforts to promote biological diversity conservation in the Western Cape received a boost on the weekend when the provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning and MEC Anton Bredell signed the Edinburgh Declaration on Biological Diversity Day.

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#128815
2021-05-25

Importance Of Nature And Culture-Based Solutions For Biodiversity Conservation Discussed On International Day Of Biological Diversity

New Delhi: Experts from different parts of India discussed the importance and different aspects of biodiversity conservation, its relationship with technology and sustainable development at a programme organised on the occasion of International Day of Biological Diversity.

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#128791
2021-05-24

In New Film, Greta Thunberg Connects the Dots Between Animal Exploitation, Climate Crisis, Pandemics

A new short film featuring climate action leader Greta Thunberg highlights the connections between the climate crisis, ecological emergency, and the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other public health crises that are likely to arise from humans' exploitation of animals — and explains how communitie ...

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#128792
2021-05-24

Comprehending the environmental dimensions of SDGs

Countries are on track to miss the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to environmental protection, two UN entities warn in new report issued on 22 May to coincide with the International Day for Biological Diversity.

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#128793
2021-05-24

Protecting biodiversity requires collective ambitions, actions

Biodiversity is a cornerstone for the world to build a shared future for all life on Earth. Under the theme of "we are part of the solution," the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 this year provides a new chance for the world to discuss solutions to issues including biodiversi ...

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#128794
2021-05-24

National Biodiversity Office hosts poster competition to commemorate International Biodiversity Day

The National Biodiversity Office (NBDO), in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk management, challenged students from all over Belize to show off their creativity and knowledge of biodiversity issues with a poster competition in commemoration of Internationa ...

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#128795
2021-05-24

Punjab biodiversity board commemorates international day for biodiversity

Biodiversity Board in collaboration with Rural Development & Panchyats and Local Government departments commemorated UN proclaimed International Day for Biological Diversity, 2021 on the theme of "We are part of solution for Nature” by organizing State Level Function on Monday through virtual mo ...

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#128796
2021-05-24

Syngenta Australia and Landcare Australia announce first project to improve on-farm biodiversity

Syngenta Australia and Landcare Australia have announced a South Australian based project to enhance on-farm biodiversity, in the same week of the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity held on Saturday, 22 May.

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#128780
2021-05-23

They are part of the solution, respect their resolution!

The aim of celebrating this day is to enhance the awareness and understanding of biological diversity. A unique theme titled "We're part of the solution" has been adopted for IBD this year.

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#128781
2021-05-23

Humanity in Trouble if Biodiversity Decreases Further, Warns the United Nations

Humanity must rethink its relationship with nature and bet more on the care of all species, is the global call today as we celebrate the International Day of Biological Diversity.

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#128782
2021-05-23

World Biodiversity Day: Earth Anthem by Indian poet-diplomat translated into 100 languages

New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): Earth Anthem penned originally in English by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar has been translated into 100 languages on World Biodiversity Day, May 22.

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#128783
2021-05-23

ASEAN stars, envi’t advocates join ACB’s newest campaign for biodiversity

On the International Day for Biological Diversity, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity launched its newest campaign dubbed as #WeAreASEANBiodiversity: Our homes, our lives, our stories as part of its efforts to amplify the call for wider participation in protecting biodiversity and humankind.

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#128784
2021-05-23

QU marks International Day for Biological Diversity

The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences (DBES) at Qatar University (QU) has marked the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding of the importance of maintaining the environment's balance and achieving sustainable development goals, particularly after r ...

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#128785
2021-05-23

Images of endangered species raise awareness on Day for Biological Diversity

A giant image of the Yelkouan Shearwater (Garnija) formed by 500 pieces of coloured clothing laid out on the sand at Golden Bay has been produced by BirdLife Malta for the International Day for Biological Diversity.

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#128786
2021-05-23

Call for Environmental Awareness on Day of Hungarian Nature

Meanwhile, on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity, Máté Kanász-Nagy, co-leader of green opposition LMP party, said the creation of a livable environment and the preservation of wildlife were equal to the very future of civilization.

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#128787
2021-05-23

Biodiversity conservation, an asset to fight coronavirus

In a message on the occasion of The International Day for Biological Diversity, Kioumars Kalantari, head of the natural environment and biodiversity of the Department of Environment stressed that the most unique feature of the planet is the existence of life on the planet and the most amazing as ...

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#128788
2021-05-23

Ethiopia: Ensuring Sustainability Ethiopia's Plant Biodiversity

Ethiopia is home to a rich diversity of plant and animal species and is one of the world's most important centers for further development of crops such as coffee. The country possesses an estimated number of 6000 species of higher plants of which 10per cent are endemic.

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#128789
2021-05-23

Indigenous people worst sufferers of climate change

Indigenous people are the worst sufferers of the impact of climate change in the world including Bangladesh, said environmentalists and researchers at a webinar yesterday.

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#128790
2021-05-23

RSCN marks International Day for Biological Diversity

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) joins the world in celebrating this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity, which falls annually on May 22, focusing on combining efforts to preserve the earth’s “delicate” biodiversity.

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#128754
2021-05-22

"We're Part Of Solution": International Day For Biological Diversity 2021 Theme

To celebrate natural diversity and spread awareness, May 22 is marked every year as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) globally. Earlier, December 29 was designated as the International Day for Biological Diversity but in 2000, the UN General Assembly chose May 22 to mark the day.

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#128755
2021-05-22

Checklist of new and newly recorded species in Yunnan released

The checklist of new and newly recorded species in Yunnan (1992-2020) (herein after referred to as Checklist), issued by the Department of Ecology and Environment of Yunnan Province, was released at the press conference of the 2021 International Biodiversity Day on May 22 in Kunming.

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#128756
2021-05-22

Our health depends on nature’s health: 20 Aichi targets to restore balance on Earth

A scorned bat out of hell has been strafing our world, with the bearing of a truly global phenomenon, next only to climate change in its outreach, leaving behind death, distress, and economic debris on a scale that is next only to manmade wars. Biologists have been pulling out research notes to ...

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#128757
2021-05-22

International Day for Biological Diversity: Here’s why Northeast is a biodiversity hotspot

The biodiversity of the Northeast is a genetic treasure of various forms of plants and animals. The region comes under the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot which ranks 6th among the 25 biodiversity hotspot of the world. Most of the North-Eastern states have more than 60% of their area under fores ...

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#128758
2021-05-22

World Biodiversity Day: Ever more imporant amid COVID-19 pandemic

Biodiversity, or biological diversity, means the variety of living beings on Earth. The number of species on our planet are variously estimated between 8 million and 15 million, including plants, animals, fungi, bacteria and other forms of life. Only around 2 million, however, are identified and ...

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#128759
2021-05-22

World Biological Diversity Day: Young climate leaders are speaking out

This year has already seen its fair share of unsettling climate news. For the first time, the Amazon rainforest was recognised as a net emitter of greenhouse gases. The increased melting of glaciers in the Arctic and Antarctic is causing the earth’s poles to drift.

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#128760
2021-05-22

Beijing to host biodiversity summit amid wave of extinctions

May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity. As scientists warn of a catastrophic wave of extinctions, China is preparing to host the United Nations (UN) COP-15 Summit on conserving biodiversity in southwest China's Kunming city in October. Environment Minister Huang Runqiu said China w ...

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#128761
2021-05-22

Volkswagen : On the United Nation's international biodiversity day, Volkswagen is launching a call to all of its employees, with the goal of bringing awareness to the topic of biological diversity

The promotion of biodiversity at our production sites and bringing awareness to our employees are equally important to us,' says Dr. Tobias Bahr, environmental management officer at the Volkswagen Group. In 2007, the company was the founding member of the 'Biodiversity in Good Company' initiativ ...

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#128762
2021-05-22

World Biodiversity Day Spotlight: What Do Critically Endangered Great Indian Bustards Want from Us?

ollowing the National Endangered Species Day (May 21), which is celebrated every third Friday of May to raise awareness on such endangered species that are on the verge of extinction, World Biodiversity Day (May 22) is here! The theme for this year’s Biodiversity Day is ‘we’re part of the soluti ...

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