The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)
United Nations (UN) has adopted May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Objective of observing this day is to spread awareness about species turning endangered or going to extinct.
Key Facts
- Year 2019 theme is - “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health.”
- First Biological Diversity International Day was observed by Second Committee of the UN General Assembly on December 29, 1993. Few years later in year 2000, UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB).
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