Biodiversity Day Celebrations in India
22 May, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Official Celebration
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the National Biodiversity Authority celebrated of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 10:00 hrs at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chepauk, Chennai.
Programme: Web version | Print version
Biodiversity Day was celebrated by more than 1000 delegates especially representatives from the grassroots level Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs). Over 277,000 BMCs have been established in the country in the last 3 years.
Release of Special Cover, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The HMEF, Shri @byadavbjp revealed a Special cover released by @IndiaPostOffice & the National Biodiversity Authority at Chennai, today. The Special cover contains the Indian logo for the International Day for Biological Diversity in the 75th Year of Indian Independence. Watch video
Report on the celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 in Assam, India
Organizer: Assam State Biodiversity Board
Title: Building a shared future for all life, 22 May 2022
Celebrated all over Assam involving Biodiversity Management Committees, Universities and NGOs and through an online campaign from Assam State Biodiversity Board, HQ, Guwahati.
Centre for Tropical Biodiversity Conservation (CTBC India)
Report on celebrations of Biodiversity Day 2022
www.grameenaindia.org, Andhra Pradesh
Report on Biodiversity Day 2022 activities
11-22 May 2022, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Short Video Making Contest
Participants have to record a maximum 5 minutes video on ‘Wetland and its Biodiversity’ they are visiting and talk about the biodiversity they witness at the time of recording. Upload the video with credits and a description of maximum 1000 words and the last date of receiving the entries is 22nd May 2022.
Websites: ENVIS Centre | Envis on Twitter
Contact:
SACON ENVIS
Resource Partner on Wetland Ecosystems including Inland Wetlands,
Anaikatty, Coimbatore - 641 108.
Contact:
Dr. Goldin Quadros,
Principal Scientist & ENVIS Coordinator
sacon-env@nic.in;
staff.envis@gmail.com;
Te.: 0422 2203129
10-22 May 2022, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Awareness campaign: Online Elocution Competition on the theme “Building a shared future for all life
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB), ENVIS Resource Partner on Forest Genetic Resources and Tree Improvement at IFGTB, Coimbatore, is organizing an Online Elocution Competition on the theme “Building a shared future for all life” in connection with the International Day for Biological Diversity 2022. The competition is open to all. Participants can submit their elocution in English to ifgtbenvis@gmail.com on or before 19.05.2022. E-certificate shall be awarded to all the participants.
Website: ENVIS Resource Partner on Forest Genetic Resources and Tree Improveme
Contact: ifgtbenvis@gmail.com
22 May 2022, Hyderabad, Telangana
Walking the tightrope
Celebrating Biodiversity Day (22nd May)
Deccan Amalgam invites architecture students for a charade 'Walking the tightrope' to contemplate on how designers can assume a balancing act to engage human made with that which has existed for eternity-- 'nature'. The talk will include a small presentation of our conceptual musings followed by an open discussion session on how architects and designers can imagine alternate realities to help conserve, protect and restore biodiversity in urban contexts. "
Website: Deccan Amalgam on Instagram - Walking the tightrope
Contact: email-info@daastudio.com
22 May 2022, Gaya, Bihar
Webinar: Importance of biodiversity, emerging biodiversity crisis and need of conservation
A total of six virtual lecture will be take place during the webinar on multiple aspects of importance of biodiversity, biodiversity law and biodiversity networking. Vice chair South East Asia IUCN CEESP, GYBN: IYBN National Focal Coordinator and Head of two institution are invited for key note lecture.
Website: Webinar registration form for the webinar
Contact:
Mohammad Danish Masroor, (GYBN: IYBN),
Member: IUCN CEM, IUCN CEESP, IUCN CEC
+919931623437
22 May 2022, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Biodiversity Day Celebration on WhatsApp
Since 2012 I am creating, organizing and conducting eco-awareness programmes for school and college students. Due to the pandemic, this year's activity will take place on WhatsApp. The activity is intended for group members from Teachers, Students, Forest Officers, NGO's, Youth Clubs, Media Persons, Friends, Families, Civil Society Members and Farmer Group Members. Please contact for details.
Contact:
D. Arulkumar,
Tamil Nadu Forest Department
arulforest@gmail.com
22 May 2022, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Jaivvividhta Jagrukta Abhiyan 2022
A rally with local community members in a Bhopal neighbourhood. Followed by painting competition.
Website : Samvedna on Facebook
Contact:
Samvedna
A Society For Global Concerns
Tel.: 9893433197
Email: arulforest@gmail.com
22 May 2022, Ajmer
Nature Walk: To understand the role of urban landscape in aviafaunal conservation
@mayoorschoolajmerofficial Mayoor School, Ajmer in collaboration with #MayoCollege
organised a nature walk through the lush green campus housing waterbodies, gardens, canopy of trees and its a wonderful place for observing biodiversity. With a aim to connect the people with the concept of Building a shared future for all life, the activity aims at creating awareness among the people to admire the beauty of all flora and fauna around us. The walk was approximately 6 km long and a lot of avian biodiversity was observed and documented.
Videos are available on the official instagram handle of Mayo college,ajmer (mayocollegeofficial) and Mayoor School, Ajmer ( insta handle ; mayoorschoolajmerofficial) and on the instagram handle of Mrs. Akansha Verma - (booksbirdsandrain)
Websites (Instagram): #mayocollegeajmer | #booksbirdsandrain | #mayoorschoolajmerofficial |
Contact:
Akansha Verma,
Incharge Biology (Ornithology) Club,
Faculty Biology, Mayoor School,
Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Email: akv@mayoorschool.org
22 May 2022, Ajmer
Field Trail to Document Avian Biodiversity : Nature Walk
Mayo College, Ajmer is known for its lush green Campus having a wide variety of Biodiversity (Flora and Fauna). Various Water bodies and the dense tree canopy between the concrete buildings provide support and habitat to vide variety of birds. the absence of traffic and other threats the campus is a heaven for the birds amidst the city. We planned a visit to mark the celebrations of International day of Biological Biodiversity. Binoculars, Cameras and walk through the habitat to document the avian Fauna
Websites (Instagram): #booksbirdsandrain
Contact:
Akansha Verma,
Incharge Biology (Ornithology) Club,
Faculty Biology, Mayoor School,
Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Email: akv@mayoorschool.org
22 May 2022, 11:00 - 04:00 PM (IST GMT+05:30 INDIA), Online
International webinar on biological diversity, animal welfare, emotional intelligence, health, wellbeing and sustainable development 2022 (iwbdaweihwsd-2022)
Free Registration, Participation and E-Certificate | Webinar Joining Link
Zoom Meeting ID : 389 891 7165 | Passcode: 269Q3W
Topics Covered : Recent Trends in Biological Diversity, One Health, Animal Welfare, Freedom of Speech & Expression, Emotions, Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Quotient, Assessment, Pets, Youth, Companion Animals, Farm Animals, Wild Life, Animal Laws, Compassion, Citizen Journalism, Participatory Journalism, Peace, Harmony, Sustainable Careers, Sustainable Development, One Health, Well-being, Others….
Websites:
International Webinar Series on Holistic Health, Well Being & Sustainable Development (IWSHHWBSD-2022)
Sri Research Institute and Centre for Arts, Sciences & Wellbeing (SRICASW)
Contact:
SRI Holiistic Health Foundation India (SHHFI) &
SRI Research Institute and Centre for Arts, Sciences & Wellbeing (SRICASW)
20-23 May 2022, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh
International Biodiversity Fest 2022
The event is divided into three branches: Photography contest, Article Writing Contest, and Conservation Story Telling Contest. The best one will get a prize award and certificate.
Focal theme "Building a shared future for all life"
Sub-Themes: 1- Biodiversity, Human wellbeing and Sustainable Development. 2- Tools and Solutions for Mitigating Loss in Biodiversity 3- Conservation of Biodiversity by Meeting Peoples Needs 4- Milestones and Goals in Ecosystem, Species, and Genetic Biodiversity 5- Living in Harmony with Nature
Submit your entry to roottoapex@gmail.com
The winning prize will be of 1000 rupees in each category.
Websites:
Root To Apex Upcoming Events
Root To Apex Online Event: Biodiversity Fest 2022
Contact:
Navneet Shukla
Tel.: +917755830821
Email: roottoapex@gmail.com
23 May 2022, Kottayam
Petrichor 2K22
A webinar on the biodiversity day 2022. A talk is organised on the theme.
Website: https://ses.mgu.ac.in/
Contact:
Dr. Mahesh Mohan,
School of Environmental Sciences,
Mahatma Gandhi University,
Kottayam, Kerala-686560
Email: maheshmohan@mgu.ac.in
Past celebrations
19 May 2022, Jaipur
Competitions based on Biodiversity topics
The Quiz competition and Poster making competition will be organized among Undergraduate and Post Graduate students of JECRC University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Website: https://jecrcuniversity.edu.in/faculty/faculty-of-sciences/90
Contact:
Shivangi Mishra
Assistant Professor of Zoology,
JECRC University,
Jaipur, Rajasthan,
India
20 May 2022, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
In-house Quiz Competition
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) and in connection with the International Day for Biological Diversity 2022, ENVIS Resource Partner on Forest Genetic Resources and Tree Improvement at IFGTB, Coimbatore, is organizing an In-house Quiz Competition for IFGTBians on 20.05.2022. The competition is open to all the members of IFGTB. Interested persons (Individual/group registration) are requested to register with the IFGTB ENVIS by 18.05.2022. The prize shall be awarded to the winners and certificates to all the participants.
Website: ENVIS Resource Partner on Forest Genetic Resources and Tree Improvement
Contact: ifgtbenvis@gmail.com
21 May 2022, Hyderabad
బాబుల్ ద్వారా జీవవైవిధ్య దినోత్సవం 2022
Screening of Biodiversity films for students and bio-Quiz
సంబంధిత అధిక నాణ్యత గల చిత్రాలను ప్రదర్శించడం మరియు ప్రశ్నోత్తరాలలో విద్యార్థులను నిమగ్నం చేయడం ద్వారా జీవవైవిధ్యం యొక్క ప్రాముఖ్యతను వివరించారు. పాల్గొనే వారందరికీ స్నాక్స్తో పాటు బయోడైవర్సిటీ క్విజ్ నిర్వహించబడుతుంది."
Facebook: Babulfilms NGO | Film Screnings
Contact:
Gangadhar Panday
Babul Films Society NGO
Te.: +91-961 88 2288
12-21 May 2022, Dehradun
Photography Contest: “Nature Without Biodiversity”, "Nature With Biodiversity"
Online Photography Contest on the theme Nature Without Biodiversity & Nature With Biodiversity
Website: Photography Contest leaflet on Facebook | Registration form
Contact:
Envis Resource Partner,
'Wildlife And Protected Areas',
Wildlife Institute of India,
Chandrabani, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
14 April - 13 May 2022
National Level Competition: IDB 2022
From the National Biodiversity Authority
Website: National Biodiversity Authority
Contact:
National Biodiversity Authority
5th Floor, TICEL Bio Park
CSIR, Road, Taramani
Chennai - 600 113
Tel: +91-44-2254 1805
E-mail: admn@nba.nic.in
New Delhi
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22 May- 8 June 2021 |
“Celebrating Biodiversity” Lock-down 2.0 Special Online Festival |
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On the eve of World Biodiversity Day, CMS VATAVARAN in collaboration with the High Commission of Canada in India, and #LeadtheGreenChange campaign of Delegation of European Union to India (EUDEL), is organizing environmental awareness online festival entitled “Celebrating Biodiversity: Lockdown 2.0”. The virtual festival focuses on biodiversity, climate change and environmental issues with the aim to inspire and encourage everyone to take action, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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http://cmsvatavaran.org/Lockdown2_Special-Online-Festival.php |
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsXK7PH266QIaYT7_eLDNRZJcYtkKq5sN |
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P N Vasanti, PhD DG, CMS, Cell- 09899979170 ph: 011 26864020 fax: 011 26968282
Mr. Sabyesachi Bharti, Deputy Director CMS VATAVARAN Saket Community Centre, New Delhi- 110 017, INDIA Cell: 91-8826689218/9818367459 |
Andhra Pradesh
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22-May-2021 |
Biodiversity assessment: Information to Conservation' Live Lecture and Interaction |
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Rajamahendravaram |
4pm-5.30pm local time IST |
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Students and Research Scholars in Botany need continuous updating on the application of modern technologies for biodiversity studies and conservation strategies by independent Scientists, Scientific agencies / organisations, Government institutions and the Policy makers. |
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Website: www.aknu.edu.in |
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Dr. Vanapalli Padmavathi Asst. Professor Department of Botany Adikavi Nannaya University Rajamahendravaram - 533296, Andhra Pradesh, India 09989662947 |
Assam
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22 May 2021 |
We are part of the Solution # For Nature |
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| Assam State Biodiversity Board, Guwahati, in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority |
Gujarat
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22-May-2021 |
Citizen Science: We're part of the solution |
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Rajkot |
10am IST |
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1. Objective of the Program
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Dr. Devang Pandya, Dy. Director, School of Pharmacy, RK University |
Kerala
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22-May-2021 |
Webinar on Biodiversity and Health |
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10:00am - 12:30pm Indian Standard Time (GMT +05:30) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
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WEBINAR on BIODIVERSITY AND HEALTH Organised by International Biodiversity Congress (IBC) of Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA), Navdanya and University of Kerala have world-renowned speakers such as Dr Vandana Shiva (topic: Biodiversity is Health: From Soil, to Plants, to our Gut Microbiome), Prof. K. Srinath Reddy |
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International Biodiversity Congress (IBC) and CISSA |
| Watch | IBC WEBINAR on BIODIVERSITY AND HEALTH by Biodiversity Congress |
Maharashtra
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21-22 May-2021 |
#MumBiodiversityBachao |
| Mumbai | 10 AM on May 21, 2021 to 10 PM on May 22, 2021 - India time (GMT-5.30) |
| Mumbai biodiversity has been constantly under attack. Wetlands, mangroves and hills are being destroyed under the garb of urban and infrastructure development. Nature has been giving us warning signals, yet we have been ignoring it. It is high time for the people to wake up, stand up and speak up for Nature. Come, let's raise raise the voice: #MumBiodiversityBachao. Join our online campaign. | |
| https://natconnectfoundation.com/ | |
| https://biznewsconnect.com/index, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyOxvR38nHA3mx1jJIV16Rw | |
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B N Kumar, Editor/Director, NatConnect Foundation Ph +919820128332 |
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23-May-2021 |
Guest Lecture on Youth in the Urban Biodiversity Documentation and Conservation |
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Nagpur |
11:00 am IST (GMT+5:30) |
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Due to the restrictions imposed because fo Covid-19 pandemic, Environment Protection Cell & Internal Quality Assurance Cell of Shri Mathuradas Mohota College of Science, Nagpur is organising a talk by Dr. Amit Setiya, a conservationist working as Biodiversity & Conservation Program Manager, Conservation Research and Nature Education Society |
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Ms. Shamali D. Khalatkar |
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20- 22 May-2021 |
हम समाधान का हिस्सा हैं |
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हम समाधान का हिस्सा हैं Steps you have to follow to join our campaign:- |
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| https://forms.gle/tNLLjDGuGWBoLa3Q8 | |
| Contact | Mahesh Mankar - +919049010005 |
Rajasthan
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22-May-2021 |
Webinar on International Day for Biological Diversity 2021 |
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Jodhpur and Jhunjhunu |
10.00 AM IST |
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The Wildlife Research and Conservation Awareness Centre is established at JNV University, Jodhpur for conservation and management of key wild fauna in Thar Desert and Aravalli range. The centre is going to organize a webinar on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day - 2021 at WRCAC, JNVU, Jodhpur, Rajasthan with collaboration of PG Department of Zoology, Seth G. B. Podar College Nawalgarh Jhunjhunu. |
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cZIBkcruSBFKxwKrR3AHB1dUU4Mwbc_VVBHx4KFZhEY/edit |
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Dr Hemsingh Gehlot |
Tamil Nadu
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6-21 May-2021 |
Short Film Competition on Biodiversity |
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Coimbatore |
Online Event |
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The short films should have been shot during 2021. Films can be up to 5 minutes. |
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SACON ENVIS Resource Partner |
On the occasion of #BiodiversityDay to be held on 22 May 2021, SACON ENVIS RP and Jammu & Kashmir ENVIS Hub together conducting Short Film Competition on the theme #biodiversity under "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" scheme. @SACONCoimbatore @moefcc @UNBiodiversity @ENVISIndia pic.twitter.com/HpSMtL5vKa
— SACON ENVIS (@EnvisSacon) May 6, 2021
| 22-May-2021 |
Digital Biodiversity Bootcamp |
| ONLINE | 3 PM IST |
| Online event for students of standards 8 and 9 to deliberate on the conservation challenges they foresee for their favorite animals and suggested interventions, organized on the occasion of the UN International Day of Biological Diversity. Submissions have been received from over 50 schools from all over India and the evaluations by a team of naturalists from the Sanctuary Nature Foundation, Green Guard Nature Organization and Climate Reality India are underway. The 10 best submissions will be presented live by the students before a panel of eminent naturalists during the bootcamp with rewards for the best and certificates for all participants. | |
| https://www.facebook.com/136070430421709/photos/gm.3669284006509185/755259411836138 | |
| Contact | Sanctuary Nature Foundation, The Climate Reality Project India & Green Guard Nature Organization |
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