International Day for Biological Diversity The International Day
for Biological Diversity is celebrated each year on 22 May to
increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues and
to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on
Biological Diversity on 22 May 1992. In the resolution
proclaiming the day (55/201, 20 December 2000), the UN General
Assembly expressed its deep concern about the continuing loss of
the world’s biological diversity, and reaffirmed the commitment
to the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use
of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits
arising out of the utilization of genetic resources, Every day
tells us the story of the importance of biodiversity.
Biodiversity is the foundation for healthy ecosystems and
sustainable human development. It touches on most parts of our
lives -- from our security to our welfare, from our social
relations to our health. Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General
on the International Day for Biolog