International Day for Biological Diversity 2023: 22 May

International Day for Biological Diversity 2023: 22 May

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Category : Important Days Published on: May 23 2023

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Every year on May 22, the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and encourage the preservation of the Earth’s diverse ecosystems.
This significant day serves as a reminder of the crucial role biodiversity plays and emphasizes the urgency to safeguard and revive it.
The theme for International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 is “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity.”
This theme reflects the urgent need to move beyond commitments and translate them into tangible actions to restore and protect biodiversity.
Biodiversity encompasses the remarkable assortment of plants, animals, and microorganisms, along with the ecosystems they live in.
It plays a vital role in providing essential services to ecosystems, including pollination, nutrient recycling, water purification, and climate regulation.
Additionally, biodiversity holds cultural, aesthetic, and economic significance, supporting livelihoods and contributing to sustainable progress.

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