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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