The UN has proclaimed 22nd May as the International Day for Biological Diversity(IDB). The theme of the 2019 edition of IDB is ‘Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health’ . In December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22nd May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22nd May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

This year’s celebrations focus on biodiversity as the foundation for our food and health and as a key catalyst for transforming food systems and improving human health. The theme also celebrates the diversity provided by our natural systems for human existence and well-being on Earth, while contributing to other Sustainable Development Goals, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystems restoration, cleaner water and zero hunger, among others.

For more information on this year’s events, please visit the the CBD website