International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 Date:  Every year on May 22, the globe commemorates the International Day for Biological Diversity to raise awareness of the value of biological diversity and how it affects the planet's existing ecosystems. On its website, the United Nations states that they think long-term solutions to challenges with climate change, human health, food scarcity, and water scarcity will benefit from the conservation and protection of biodiversity.

 

International Day for Biological Diversity History

Promoting diversity issues is the goal of the International Day for Biological Diversity. The International Day for Biological Diversity has been commemorated annually on May 29 since the second committee meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. The day was first seen on May 22, 2000, on December 20, 2000. Bio is life, diversity is the variety of different things, and biodiversity is the variety of life.

 

International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 Theme

International Day of Biological Diversity is “From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity."

 

International Day for Biological Diversity 2023 Significance

The survival of all life on Earth depends on biodiversity.Food, water, and other basic necessities for human existence are made possible by biodiversity.It supports various plant and animal species and aids in controlling the climate and environment of the planet.Learning about the value of biodiversity and how it safeguards people is made possible by the International Day for Biological Diversity.The International Day for Biological Diversity aims to get people involved in protecting the environment.

 

International Day for Biological Diversity 2023: Quotes

  • “I can’t imagine anything more important than air, water, soil, energy and biodiversity. These are the things that keep us alive.” - David Suzuki.

  • “We should preserve every scrap of biodiversity as priceless while we learn to use it and come to understand what it means to humanity.” - EO Wilson.

  • “I’m very concerned for the future of the earth and its amazing creatures. We’ve got to be careful and make sure we don’t foul our own nest.” – John Lithgow

  • “Biodiversity starts in the distant past and it points towards the future.”

  • “Climate change, if unchecked is an urgent threat to health, food supplies, biodiversity, and livelihoods across the globe.”