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2011 International Day for Biological Diversity: “Forest Biodiversity”

Reference: SCBD/OES/OES/AD/fd/75819 (2011-084)
To: CBD National Focal Points and International Organizations

“Forest Biodiversity”, this year’s theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), provides the unique opportunity to galvanize people throughout the world to directly influence the fate of forests and the diverse life forms that live in them.

Forest Biodiversity – Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2011

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC//JSt/75568 (2010-222)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

As we are passing the baton from the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 to the International Year of Forests 2011, I have the pleasure to inform you that the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2011, will be Forest Biodiversity. I invite all Parties and relevant ...

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2011

Reference: SCBD/OES/OES/AD/fd/72421 (2010-125)
To: CBD National Focal Points and International Organizations

In adopting its Resolution 61/193, the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 2011 as International Year of Forests.

Reporting on the International Day for Biological Diversity 2010

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/DA/fd/72360 (2010-120)
To: CBD National Focal Points and International Organizations

Since its inception in 1993 by the Second Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, the world has come together to pay homage to the rich diversity of life of on Earth by celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB).

Communiqué: The Green Wave for Biodiversity in 2010.

The Green Wave for Biodiversity in 2010

Montreal, 5 June 2010. On the International Day for Biodiversity, children and youth in countries all around the world took part in a global wave of action: The Green Wave. This year the International Day brought attention to the importance of biodiversity to development and poverty alleviation.

Many Species - One Planet - One Future

5 June 2010, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Press Release: World Celebrates Biodiversity as a Major Tool for Achieving Development and Alleviating Poverty.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the International Day for Biodiversity, 22 May 2010, Nairobi, Kenya.

Message du Dr Ahmed Djoghlaf, Sous - Secrétaire général des Nations unies et Secrétaire exécutif de la Convention des Nations unies sur la diversité biologique, à l’occasion du Colloque international « Jeunesse active : garant d'une biodiversité durable » , Tunis, 22 mai 2010.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the International Day for Biodiversity, 22 May 2010, Nairobi, Kenya

International Day for Biological Diversity

22 May 2010, Multiple Venues

B-Day : Day of Biodiversity

22 May 2010, Lisbon, Portugal

Söderåsen National Park Celebrates the International Day of Biodiversity 2010

22 May 2010, Helsingborg, Sweden

Gauja National Park Guided Tours

22 May 2010, Vidzeme, Latvia

Kemeri National Park Guided Cycling Tour

22 May 2010, Jurmala, Latvia

Razna National Park Guided Tours

22 May 2010, Rezekne, Latvia

Slitere National Park Guided Tours

22 May 2010, Dundaga Parish, Latvia

Teici Nature Reserve Guided Tours

22 May 2010, Laudona, Latvia

North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve Guided Tours

22 May 2010, Salacgriva, Latvia

IPS launches Biodiversity Reporting Guidelines

22 May 2010, Roma, Italy

Biodiversity Fair

22 May 2010, Haa, Bhutan

Press Release: An Enhanced Communication Tool for a New Biodiversity Era - The website of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) enhanced to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity and the International Year of Biodiversity.

An Enhanced Communication Tool for a New Biodiversity Era - The website of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) enhanced to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity and the International Year of Biodiversity

Montreal, 21 May 2010 – The new look and feel of the website of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will be launched on 22 May 2010 to mark the annual celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity.

Press Release: Jean Lemire Appointed Ambassador to the Green Wave for Biodiversity.

Jean Lemire Appointed Ambassador to the Green Wave for Biodiversity

Montreal, 20 May 2010 – On the eve of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has announced the appointment of the Canadian biologist, filmmaker and explorer, Mr. Jean Lemire, as Honorary Ambassador for The Green Wave.

Press Release: Biodiversity: The Foundation of Human Well-Being and Global Prosperity - Celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity.

Biodiversity: The Foundation of Human Well-Being and Global Prosperity - Celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity

Montreal 22 May 2010. Since 1994, the world has celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity. The celebration on 22 May this year is, however, special. This is not only because 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, but also because the theme, “Biodiversity for Developme ...

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Reception at the London Zoo in Anticipation of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 17 May 2010, London, England.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Reception at the London Zoo in Anticipation of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 17 May 2010, London, England

Message of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the International Day for Biological Diversity - 22 May 2010

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ab/71982 (2010-100)
To: All CBD National Focal Points, Partner organizations

I am pleased to inform you that the Message of the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the occasion of this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is available in the six official languages of the United Nations on the CBD website at: http://www.cbd.int/idb/2010/messages/.

International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/DA/fd/71745 (2010-092)
To: All CBD National Focal Points and International Organizations

This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) carries special significance as 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. In keeping with the spirit of the on-going global celebrations, the Secretariat encourages all governments and international organizations to take advanta ...

Biodiversité et société, perspective culturelle

21 April 2010, Paris, France

BIOdiverseCITY Group Exhibition / Organized by At the Vanishing Point - Contemporary Art Inc.

1 - 18 April 2010, Newtown, Australia

Discovery Day Presenters: University of Aberdeen, BP, RSPB, Aberdeenshire Rangers and a host of others

20 March 2010, Aberdeen, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Reearth Festival

25 - 26 February 2010, Chaweng Noi, Koh Samui, Thailand

Sinai Expedition

10 November - 11 December 2009, Sinai, Egypt

2010 International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/DA/fd/67429 (2009-057)
To: CBD National Focal Point and International Organizations

Celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and countries to pay homage to the diversity of life that sustains us all. The day serves as an annual reminder that the efforts being carried out to preserve biodiversity and use it ...

The World celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity.

Statement by Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the 2009 International Day for Biological Diversity, Tokyo, 22 May 2009.

Press Release: Celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity.

Press Release: The Green Wave for Biodiversity.

Celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity

Montreal, 22 May 2009 – Invasive alien species (IAS) - one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, and to the ecological and economic well-being of society and the planet – is this year’s theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). This year, the event is being marked by a r ...

The Green Wave for Biodiversity

On 22 May 2008, a ripple was started that’s turning into a wave around the world. The Green Wave for biodiversity.

Statement by Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the 2009 International Day for Biological Diversity, Tokyo, 22 May 2009

International Day for Biological Diversity

22 - 23 May 2009, Multiple Venues

International Day for Biological Diversity: Messages from UNSG and President of the sixty-third Session of UNGA

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/AB/67511 (2009-054)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that the messages from the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the sixty-third session of the United Nations General Assembly, on the occasion of this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), are available on the Secretariat website at ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Promotional Material

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/DA/fd/67428 (2009-049)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As the world prepares to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), I have the pleasure to inform you that all documentation related to this year’s celebrations of IDB, reflecting this year’s theme of “Invasive Alien Species”, have been printed and mailed to all Parties, alo ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Promotional Material

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/DA/67358 (2009-042)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I have the pleasure of informing you that the electronic versions of the promotional material related to this year’s celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) under the theme of “Invasive Alien Species” are now available on the Secretariat’s website at: http://www.cbd. ...

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The International Day for Biological Diversity 2009 Booklet