International Day for Biological Diversity

On May 22, 1993, the United Nations sanctioned this date as the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase awareness of biodiversity issues worldwide.

Building and Acting Locally for Global Impact is this year’s theme on International Day for Biological Diversity to highlight the essential role of local action in achieving the variety of life on our planet that is crucial to the future of humankind.

It emphasizes that implementation ultimately happens through the decisions and efforts of governments, indigenous peoples, and local communities, businesses, and individuals, each contributing within their own geographic contexts. Species vulnerability and habitat degradation – from grasses to insects to other diverse life – threaten our well-being and livelihoods from neighbourhoods to nation states.

On this International Day for Biodiversity, we examine how diverse, place-based actions collectively drive progress towards the 2050 Vision of living in harmony with nature, while reinforcing the importance of coherent, inclusive, and shared responsibility cross all levels of society.

In support, and with its own international AMASS research project, The Roberta Bondar Foundation continues its international advocacy of #LocalAction #ForNature. Proud of our internationally active and vocal president, we have inserted a photo of Dr. Roberta Bondar at work inside an IDBD profile picture frame.

Check out these two terrific Biodiversity resources:
⇒ the booklet 52 Tips for Biodiversity
⇒ and the guide The Youth Guide to Biodiversity (1st Ed).

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