International day for biodiversity

The United Nations proclaimed May 22 the "International Day for Biological Diversity"  to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

Each year a different theme is chosen to highlight a certain aspect of Biodiversity. Countries are asked to organise their national celebrations around this theme.

Themes

• 2010 - Biodiversity for Development and Poverty Alleviation
• 2009 - Invasive Alien Species
• 2008 - Biodiversity and Agriculture
• 2007 - Biodiversity and Climate Change
• 2006 - Protect Biodiversity in Drylands
• 2005 - Biodiversity: Life Insurance for our Changing World
• 2004 - Biodiversity: Food, Water and Health for All
• 2003 - Biodiversity and poverty alleviation - challenges for sustainable development
• 2002 - Forest biodiversity