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Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/DA/52628 (2006-002)
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In response to paragraph 7 (b) of decision V/17, which was adopted at the 5th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, and to support the International Year of Deserts and Desertification, of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, I am pleased to inform you that the theme and ...

Theme for International Biodiversity Day announced World community urged to protect biodiversity in deserts.

Montreal, 9 January 2006 – Reflecting that 2006 has been declared the United Nations International Year for Deserts and Desertification, the Convention on Biological Diversity announced today that the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2006 is “Protecting Biodiversi ...

Declines in Biodiversity threaten development goals –Findings of Biodiversity Synthesis presented to coincide with International Day for Biological Diversity

Earth’s species – their variety and numbers –are declining faster than ever, threatening the well-being of humans today and in the future. According to a new study presented at McGill University on May 19, to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity, which takes place on 22 May 2005, ...

Opening Remarks by Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity to the International Day for Biological Diversity

19 May 2005, Montreal, Canada

Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Biodiversity Synthesis report released for the International Day for Biological Diversity

Decision-makers and scientists are gathering at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada on 19 May 2005 to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity. The theme for the year, “Biodiversity: Life Insurance for our Changing World” reminds us that, in addition to providing the physical con ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/DA/48845 (2005-055)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I refer to my notification of 18 April 2005, informing you that as part of this year’s celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the biodiversity synthesis report of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment will be released to the public. The Secretariat would like to inform you ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/DA/47171 (2005-050)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that the poster for the International Day for Biological Diversity for 2005 is now available in .pdf format on the website of the CBD. The poster can be downloaded at: <a href="http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/outreach/awareness/biodiv-day-2005.aspx">http://www.biodiv ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/DA/48493 (2005-046)
To: CBD National Focal Points

In response to paragraph 7 (b) of decision V/17, which was adopted at the fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, I am pleased to inform you that the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) for 2005 is: Biodiversity: Life Insurance for our Changing World.

Reference: SCBD/EDM/HZ/43328 (2004-041)
To: All CBD and ICCP National Focal Points, COP Bureau members, SBSTTA Bureau members

International Biodiversity Day Celebrations - 21 May 2004<br>The Government of Canada has announced today that it would provide the CBD Secretariat with CAN$ eleven (11) million over the next ten years in support of the operations of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This generous announce ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/AN/BK/DN/43234 (2004-030)
To: CBD National Focal Points

International Day for Biological Diversity 2004

Reference: SCBD/I&O/BK/DN/40629 (2003-128)
To: National Focal Points

Theme for the International Biological Diversity Day 2004

Annan calls for preservation of world's biodiversity

22 May - Calling biodiversity "an essential heritage for all humankind", United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan appealed to governments and the entire international community to preserve the planet's diverse ecology "on which all life depends"

The Secretary General of the United Nations<br>Message on the International Day for Biological Diversity

Biological diversity is a widely under-appreciated resource that is essential for human existence and has a crucial role to play in sustainable development and the eradication of poverty. Biodiversity provides millions of people with livelihoods, helps to ensure food security, and is a rich sou ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/MCS/34100 (2003-022)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May 2003) has been recently changed to <i>"Biodiversity and poverty alleviation - challenges for sustainable development"</i>

Reference: SCBD/I&O/MCS/32394 (2002-104)
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2003

International Day for Biological Diversity 2002

22 May 2002, Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/I&O/MCS (2002-028)
To: CBD National Focal Points

International Day for Biological Diversity 2002

Reference: SCBD/I&O/TG/ZB (2001-002)
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The date of the International Day for Biological Diversity has been officially changed to 22 May

Reference: SCBD/I&O/TG (2000-046)
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Letter from the Executive Secretary informing National Focal Points that the General Assembly of the United Nations is currently considering a draft resolution on the Convention on Biological Diversity containing the following provision:<br />'Decides to proclaim 22 May, the date of the adoption ...