"Happy"International Day for Biological Diversity|May 22

 International Day for Biological Diversity-May 22

    The convention of biological diversity came into existence as global initiative in December 29,1993. So UN General Assembly declared December 29 as International Day for Biological Diversity. This day exist as International Day for Biological Diversity till 2000.

    On December 2000, this date was shifted from December 29 to May 22 by the enforcement of UN General Assembly.

    On this day(May 22) in the year 1992, the Earth Summit was held at Rio, which was one of the important conventions regarding biological diversity. To commemorate that summit, May 22nd was chosen as International Day of Biological Diversity by UN General Assembly in the year 2000.

    "We're part of the solution" is the theme of 2021 International Day of Biological Diversity. It is a continuity of 2020's theme "Our solutions are in nature"

What is biological diversity?

    Biological diversity mean varieties of living organisms which include plants, animals, insects, micro organisms etc.. that live on the Earth. It covers both terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems.

Services provided by Biological Diversity

Ecosystem services

• Origin and conservation of water resources

• Contribution to climate stability and Balance of ecosystem

• Pollution absorption

• Nutrient hub

Biological services

• Food and Medical resources

• Variety of ornamental plants

• Diversity in genes, species and ecosystems

Social services

• Research and education

• Cultural values and tourism

Causes for Biological Diversity Loss

Natural causes

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Land slides

• Rivalry among species

• Lack of pollination 

• Diseases 

Man-made causes

• Habitat destruction

• Uncontrolled commercial exploitation

• Hunting and poaching

• Extension Agriculture

• Pollution

• Destruction of coastal areas