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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 ...

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/MCS (2002-028)
To: CBD National Focal Points

International Day for Biological Diversity 2002

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

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/BK/DN/40629 (2003-128)
To: National Focal Points

Theme for the International Biological Diversity Day 2004

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

International Day for Biological Diversity 2004

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/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/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/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/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 ...

Celebrating the Diversity in Deserts

Reference: /SCBD/I&O/DA/DN/fd/54660 (2006-024)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity joins the rest of the world in celebrating the International Year of Deserts and Desertification. In keeping with the spirit of these celebrations, the Secretariat invites countries that encompass desert areas to provide pictures for post ...

The International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/I&O/DA/DN/fd/ 54805 (2006-034)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Secretariat proudly joins the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity, May 22, 2006. Visit our new website highlighting the day’s events at: <a href=/programmes/outreach/awareness/biodiv-day-2006-ctrs.shtml>http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/outreach/awa ...

The International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/I&O/DA/DN/fd/54881 (2006-035)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As the world prepares to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity, it is an honour and a privilege to share with you the messages from both myself and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, reflecting the theme of the day. (<a href=/doc/notifications/2006/ntf-2006-035-ibd-a ...

The International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/I&O/DA/DN/fd/54943 (2006-038)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Since 2000, the International Day for Biological Diversity has been celebrated on 22 May around the world. While the themes of each annual observance change, the overriding message remains the same: Life on Earth must be preserved and protected. (<a href=/doc/notifications/2006/ntf-2006-038-ibd ...

Theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2007

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/DN/fd/55408 (2006-091)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is pleased to announce the focus of the 2007 International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), 22 May, will be on: <b>Biodiversity and Climate Change</b>. The minutes of the task force meeting, The Climate Change fact sheet and the IBD 2 ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2007

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/fd/57345 (2007-016)
To: Executive Secretary

As you will recall the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) in 2007 is ‘Biodiversity and Climate Change’ which will be celebrated on 22 May. The expectations for a successful IBD this year are high, especially given the recent global attention on this topic, including ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2007.

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DA/fd/58049 (2007-043)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) prepares to join the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) under the theme of “Biological Diversity and Climate Change”, we are pleased to announce the production of two episodes, w ...

International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ab/58264 (2007-053)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that thanks to the generous financial support from the Government of Norway and in collaboration with TVE and UNEP, the video on "biodiversity and climate change" is now available in English, French and Spanish on the Secretariat’s website, and can be downloaded at the ...

Video on the International Day for Biological Diversity: Biodiversity and Climate Change.

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/fdj/58264 (2007-055)
To: CBD National Focal Points and partner agencies

I have the pleasure to inform you that the video related to this year’s celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), under the theme “Biodiversity and Climate Change”, is available online to view and download in MPEG format at the Secretariat’s website at: http://www.cbd ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Launch of the New Section of the Website

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/NP/jl/58469 (2007-056)
To: All CBD Focal Points

All documentation related to this year’s celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), under the theme "Biodiversity and Climate Change", is now available on the Secretariat’s website at: <a href='www.cdb.int/ibd'>www.cdb.int/ibd</a>.

International Day for Biological Diversity celebrations: Launch of the New Section of the Website

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/NP/jl/58469 (2007-059)
To: CBD Focal Points

I have the pleasure of informing you that all documentation related to this year’s celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), under the theme Biodiversity and Climate Change, is now available on the Secretariat’s website at: <a href='http://www.cbd.int/ibd'>www.cbd.int ...

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2008 - "Biodiversity and Agriculture"

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NP/DA/fd/59978 (2007-112)
To: CBD Focal Points

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is pleased to announce that the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) on 22 May 2008 will be Biodiversity and Agriculture.

Launching of the web page for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2008: Biodiversity and Agriculture

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NP/LM/62326 (2008-021)
To: All CBD Focal Points and partner organizations

As you will recall the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) in 2008 is ‘Biodiversity and Agriculture’. The Secretariat is pleased to announce the launching of the webpage for IBD, which includes an introduction to the theme and electronic versions of this year’s poster ...

2008 International Day for Biological Diversity: “Biodiversity and Agriculture”

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DAINS/63046 (2008-039)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As the world prepares to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), I have the pleasure to inform you that all documentation related to this year’s celebrations of IBD, under the theme Biodiversity and Agriculture, is now available on the Secretariat’s website at: http://www ...

Launching of a New Educational Module for Children and Teachers

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NP/CG/63047 (2008-041)
To: All CBD Focal Points

The CBD is pleased to announce the launching of its first educational module for children and teachers on biodiversity and agriculture – the 2008 theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity. The module comprises of an online educational web portal for primary school students and fi ...

Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2009: “Biodiversity and Invasive Alien Species”

Reference: SCBD/OMG/RS/DA/64476 (2008-087)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is pleased to announce that the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) on 22 May 2009 will be: “Biodiversity and Invasive Alien Species”

Report on activities for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2008 - “Biodiversity and Agriculture”

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DA/64566 (2008-096)
To: CBD Focal Points

In Notification 2008-039 of 4 April 2008, I invited Parties to share information about the activities organized in their countries to celebrate this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity. To date we have received submissions from 26 countries. In order to finalize the report on the ...

Request to submit photos for the 2009 International Day for Biological Diversity on Invasive Alien Species

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JS/RH/aw/64795 (2008-111)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As announced in the notification of 21 July 2008 (2008-087), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is currently developing outreach materials and publications for the celebration of the 2009 International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), under the theme of invasive a ...

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. ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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/.

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).

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 2016

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DAIN/fd/85354 (2016-018)
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

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