The International Day for Biological Diversities (IDB) is celebrated every year on the 22nd of May as declared by the United Nations to examine the underlying issues of biodiversity and to promote awareness fostering an environment to respect, protect, and repair our biological wealth.
The theme for this year, “Be Part of the Plan” put out by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) calls for all sections of society; governments, indigenous peoples and local communities, non-governmental organisations, lawmakers, businesses, and individuals to support the plan by exhibiting different implementations.
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Despite the advancement of technology our sustenance is completely dependent upon the ecosystem from water, clothes, shelter to medicine, fuel and energy. And hence, in the December of 2020 a framework titled, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity was adopted which is also known as The Biodiversity Plan.
The plan is aimed to stop and reverse the loss of nature by 2050. The objective is to create a future that is sustainable and harmonious with nature under four main targets: to protect and restore nature, to prosper with nature, to share benefits fairly, and to invest and collaborate for nature. The Biodiversity Plan has also extended its reach to the field of agriculture where it would enhance pollination, control pests and improve soil fertility.
The 2024 IBD anticipates to see an increase in the momentum into the Sixteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) which is to be held from the 21st of October to 1st of November 2024 in Colombia.
“Young people, in particular, have an important role to play. Wherever they are, young people are inspired by nature around them. At school, at home, in their communities, they learn about biodiversity and the role of pollinators, share ideas on conservation and sustainability efforts, and advocate for the environment. Young people can make a positive impact. They can – they must – be part of the Plan; The Biodiversity Plan” remarks David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The International Day for Biological Diversity was first designated on the 29th December by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in the late 1993. However, in December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity. This was done due to the number of holidays that occur during the month of December.
Promotional materials are invited to show support for biodiversity for the day.
