International Biodiversity Day, observed annually on May 22nd, aims to raise awareness about biodiversity issues and celebrate the rich variety of life on Earth.

 International Biodiversity Day, observed annually on May 22nd, aims to raise awareness about biodiversity issues and celebrate the rich variety of life on Earth. The day commemorates the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on May 22, 1992. 

History:

1993:

The Second Committee of the UN General Assembly first established the International Day for Biological Diversity, initially designating December 29th as the observance date. 

2000:

The UN General Assembly revised the date to May 22, aligning it with the adoption of the CBD text. 

2001:

The United Nations General Assembly formally proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity in its resolution A/RES/55/201, according to the United Nations website. 

Significance:

Raising Awareness:

The day serves to increase understanding and awareness about the importance of biodiversity for human well-being and the planet. 

Promoting Action:

It encourages action to protect and conserve biodiversity, promoting sustainable use of natural resources and benefits derived from genetic resources. 

Celebrating Nature:

Biodiversity Day is a reminder of the interconnectedness of all life on Earth and the vital role of biodiversity for the health of ecosystems and human societies. 

Supporting the CBD:

The day highlights the ongoing efforts to implement the Convention on Biological Diversity, a legally binding treaty for biodiversity conservation. 

Global Initiative:

The UN General Assembly has also declared the period 2011-2020 as the UN Decade on Biodiversity, and 2021-2030 as the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the UN Decade on Eco

system Restoration.