International Day of Biodiversity 2024: Know the date, theme, origin and significance
International Day of Biodiversity 2024: This day serves as a reminder of the critical importance of biodiversity in sustaining life on Earth. Here is all you need to know about the day.
International Day of Biodiversity 2024: We celebrate this day to take action to protect and restore biodiversity, (Source: Shutterstock) International Day of Biodiversity 2024: Biodiversity, the incredible variety of living organisms that inhabit our planet, is the foundation upon which human existence and well-being depend. This concept, first coined by Walter G. Rosen in 1985, encompasses the diversity of all life forms.
However, in recent decades, biodiversity has faced numerous threats, including habitat loss and fragmentation, overexploitation of natural resources, pollution, invasive species, and climate change, which is being driven by human activities and has led to the extinction of many species and the degradation of ecosystems worldwide.
To address this pressing issue and raise awareness about the importance of preserving biodiversity, the United Nations established the International Day for Biological Diversity. Here is all you need to know about the day.
International Day for Biodiversity: Theme 2024 (Geneva Environment Network)
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