International Day of Biological Diversity
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Environment
- Published
28th May, 2021
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Context
Importance of nature and culture-based solutions was discussed on the occasion of International Day of Biological Diversity.
About the International Day of Biological Diversity
- The International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations-sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues.
- It is held on May 22 annually which falls within the scope of the UN Post-2015 Development Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals.
- The theme for 2021 is “We’re part of the solution”.
- This year emphasis was put on the nature based solution for biodiversity conservation.
What are nature and culture-based solutions for biodiversity conservation?
- Nature-based solutions(NBS refers to the sustainable management and use of nature for tackling socio-environmental challenges.
- Biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better. Nature-based solutions to climate, health issues, food and water security, and sustainable livelihoods.
Biodiversity Conservation Efforts
Some of the main international agreements created to address biodiversity conservation are Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD)
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
- Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
- International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA)
- Convention on Wetlands (also known as the Ramsar Convention)
- World Heritage Convention (WHC)
- International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)
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