World Biodiversity Conservation Day is celebrated every year on May 22, 2022, all over the world. Biodiversity day has great importance in human life. The day’s goal is to increase global awareness regarding the importance of protecting planetary biodiversity and biological assets that defines our ecosystem. So let’s know how this day started, its importance, and other related things.

History of World Biodiversity Day

Considering the importance of biodiversity in maintaining the environment and natural balance, it was decided to celebrate this day on May 22. On December 29, 1992, the Biodiversity Conference was held in Nairobi, Kenya, in which the idea of ​​celebrating this day was discussed. But due to practical difficulties expressed by many countries, it was decided to celebrate it on 22 May instead of 29 May.

Importance of World Biodiversity Day

Biodiversity provides us with many different types of goods, products, etc such as food, fodder, fuel, medicine, wood, etc.

Many types of components involved in biodiversity work to maintain the ecological balance on the earth. Along with controlling pollution, it also helps in conserving water, soil, and air.

The loss caused by green gases, including carbon dioxide, can be reduced through biodiversity.

Theme of World Biodiversity Day

‘Building a shared future for all life’ is the theme for the International Day of Biological Diversity in 2022. The theme was decided to keep the momentum and cooperation for the United Nations Decade on Restoration campaign, which emphasizes the importance of biodiversity in addressing numerous sustainable development issues. The subject also sends the notion that biodiversity is the foundation for a better future.

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