May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity, to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. Biodiversity is the source of the essential goods and ecological services that constitute the source of life for all. The celebration each year of the International Day for Biological Diversity is an occasion to reflect on our responsibility to safeguard this precious heritage for future generations.

As announced by Hamdallah Zedan, the Executive Secretary to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the theme for International Day for Biological Diversity 2005 is:

Biodiversity: Life Insurance for our Changing World.

The world is changing faster than ever before. Growing human populations and expanding consumption are placing great pressure on biological Diversity. This year’s theme for IBD reminds us that, in addition to providing the physical conditions for all life, biodiversity also plays an important role in protecting life and making it resilient to the pressures brought about by change.

• An additional focus for 2005 – the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
• Goals and target audiences for your IBD Day celebrations.
• Key messages and how they relate to Biodiversity Day
• Suggested activities for IBD 2005
• Appendix 1 – Possible mass communication techniques, their advantages and disadvantages

Source: http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/outreach/awareness/biodiv-day-2005.aspx


I hope this is of your interest. Regards,

Jorge Brenner