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Resources to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2019 - Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/CSt/ME/88139 (2019-046)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, partner organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities

Rundu to host global biodiversity day bash

NAMIBIA will mark the 2019 International Day of Biological Diversity (commonly known as the Biodiversity Action Day) at Rundu in Kavango East region on 22 May, says the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2019

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/CSt/DAIN/fd/87872 (2019-021)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, partner organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities

Opening with a traditional greeting from Charles Patton, a respected elder in the Mohawk Community of Kahnawa:ke, the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was celebrated yesterday in Montreal at an event gathering together senior officials from the Government of Canada, the province of Quebec, the City of Montreal, representatives of the diplomatic corps and dignitaries from around the world.

UN Biodiversity Convention celebrates 25 years: Significant progress made, but more action needed to safeguard life on Earth

23 May 2018 – Opening with a traditional greeting from Charles Patton, a respected elder in the Mohawk Community of Kahnawa:ke, the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was celebrated yesterday in Montreal at an event gathering together senior ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2018

22 May 2018, Montreal, Canada

The rich variety of life on Earth is essential for the welfare and prosperity of people today and for generations to come.

Logo for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2018: “Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity”

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/DAIN/87000 (2018-037)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, United Nations organizations, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities organizations, business organizations, educational organizations

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2018

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/DAIN/FD/87000 (2018-025)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, partner organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities

In today’s global celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity, under the theme of ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’, people are examining the positive but also potentially negative impacts that tourism can have on biodiversity.

International Biodiversity Day 2017 celebrated under theme of “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism”

22 May 2017 – In today’s global celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity, under the theme of ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’, people are examing the positive but also potentially negative impacts that tourism can have on biodiversity.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2017: "Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism"

22 May 2017, Montreal, Canada

Logo for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2017

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DAIN/fd/86231 (2017-026)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2017

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DAIN/fd/86231 (2017-007)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

International Day for Biological Diversity 2016

22 - 23 May 2016, Multiple venues

Message of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity - 22 May 2016

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DAIN/fd/85354 (2016-062)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Logo for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2016

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DAIN/fd/85354 (2016-048)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2016

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DAIN/fd/85354 (2016-018)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

On this International Day for Biological Diversity, let us recommit to global action to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss, for people and for our planet.

Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Reintroduction of Pere David’s Deer, 22 May 2015, Beijing, China

Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity Organized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of China, 22 May 2015, Beijing, China

Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity Organized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of China, 22 May 2015, Beijing, China

Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Reintroduction of Pere David’s Deer, 22 May 2015, Beijing, China

International Day for Biological Diversity 2015

22 - 23 May 2015, Multiple venues

Logo for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2015

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DA/fd/84165 (2015-051)
To: CBD National Focal Points, relevant organizations and stakeholders

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2015

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DA/fd/84165 (2014-137)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Islands are taking action to effectively conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods. Despite significant vulnerabilities facing islands, leaders of island countries and countries with islands have made visionary commitments at local, national, regional and global levels.

On the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated under the theme of Island Biodiversity, islands are taking action to effectively conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods. These actions, or “Bright Spots,” point the way towards sustainable development for island ecosystems and beyond.

On the International Day for Biological Diversity, Islands lead the way, including ratification of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

On the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated under the theme of Island Biodiversity, islands are taking action to effectively conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods. These actions, or “Bright Spots,” point the way towards sustainable development for island ec ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2014

22 - 23 May 2014, Multiple venues

Islands and their surrounding near-shore marine areas constitute unique irreplaceable ecosystems often comprising many plant and animal species that are found nowhere else on Earth. They are also key to the livelihood, economy, well-being and cultural identity of 600 million islanders—one-tenth of the world’s population. Read Messages of support from the United Nations Secretary General, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, the Executive Secretary to the CBD and others.

Poster for the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2014

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DA/fd/82799 (2014-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Logo for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2014

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DA/fd/82799 (2014-038)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Run for Biodiversity 2014!

16 February - 19 October 2014, multiple cities, Canada

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2014

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DA/fd/82799 (2013-094)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

International Day for Biological Diversity

22 - 23 May 2013, Multiple Venues

Message of the UN Secretary-General on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2013.

Get ready to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May. The logo, booklet and messages for the day are available for use in the celebrations by Parties and organizations.

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2013

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DA/fd/80749 (2012-138)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Remarks by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary at the Special evening event with the participation of school and college students, on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2012, Marina Beach, Chennai, India

Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2012, Hotel GRT, Chennai, India

Remarks by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary at the special evening event with the participation of school and college students, on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2012, Marina Beach, Chennai, India

Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2012, Hotel GRT, Chennai, India

International Day for Biological Diversity

22 - 23 May 2012, Multiple Venues

Press Release: Montreal Marks the International Day for Biological Diversity as a Contribution to the Celebration of the 2011 International Year of Forests

Montreal Marks the International Day for Biological Diversity as a Contribution to the Celebration of the 2011 International Year of Forests

Montreal, 23 May 2011 – A large gathering of some 150 people assembled on Friday at the Biosphere environmental museum in Montreal to mark this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity and celebrate the forests of the world. This year’s International Day was held world-wide under the th ...

Press Release: The Republic of Korea, the Champion of the Green Growth, Now also a Champion for the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity

Communiqué: Marine Biodiversity, Theme for the 2012 International Day for Biological Diversity

Marine Biodiversity, Theme for the 2012 International Day for Biological Diversity

Montreal, 20 May 2011 – Challenges facing marine biodiversity are unprecedented. Life in the oceans is under serious threats. Continuously increasing human impacts in coastal areas have destroyed over 65% of seagrass and wetland habitat, degraded water quality and accelerated species invasions. ...

Message of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity - 22 May 2011, Forest Biodiversity

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/fd/76193 (2011-100)
To: All CBD National Focal Points and International Organizations

I am pleased to share with you the Message of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). The IDB Message is available in the six official languages of the United Nations and is now accessible on the CBD website at ...