International Day for Biological Diversity Observed on 22 May 2025.

Important Days

The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) every year on May 22 to raise global awareness about the importance of biodiversity and its role in supporting life on Earth.


      - This observance is coordinated by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which serves as the UN’s key framework for protecting global biodiversity.

      - Theme for 2025: "Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development".

     

Main Point :-   (i) The UN General Assembly (UNGA) initially proclaimed December 29 as IDB in 1995 via resolution A/RES/49/119.

      (ii) In 2001, the UNGA changed the date to May 22 through resolution A/RES/55/201.

(iii) The first IDB on May 22 was observed in 2002.

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