TNPSC Thervupettagam

International Bio-diversity Day – May 22

May 24 , 2018 2377 days 1101 0
  • The International Bio-diversity Day is observed every year on 22 May to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
  • The theme this year is ‘Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity’.
  • It marks 25th anniversary of entry into force of Convention on Biological Diversity (at United Nations Environment Progamme Headquarters, Nairobi on 22 May 1992) and to highlight progress made in achievement of its objectives at national and global levels.
  • On the occasion, National Mission for Clean Ganga and World Wildlife Federation (WWF)-India jointly organised workshop on Ganga and its Bio-diversity: Developing a Road Map for Habitat and Species Conservation in New Delhi.

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