INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

 

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

 

International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated annually on May 22 to promote awareness and action for the planet's ecosystems. The global theme is "Acting Locally for Global Impact," designed to connect grassroots initiatives with the 23 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.Biodiversity is declining faster than ever. Three-quarters of the land-based environment and about 66% of the marine environment have been significantly altered by human actions. 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. Climate change, pollution, overexploitation, invasive species, and urbanization are driving this crisis.The International Day for Biological Diversity is a call to act and transform how we live and reconnect with nature.UNESCO, as the sole UN Organization with a mandate in science, is leading global efforts to protect biodiversity by linking science, nature, and culture. Together, we can restore balance and build a sustainable future for all.

PROF. JOHN KURAKAR