International Day for Biological Diversity, May 22, observed with theme “Harmony with nature and sustainable development.” this year ~Lalit Kishore

The International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 got observed   on May 22 with the theme “Harmony with nature and sustainable development.” The theme highlighted how this plan for nature connects with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showing that both agendas must advance together as they support one another, stated the UN website.

The UN urged the global community 'to re-examine our relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, just to name a few.'

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the first global agreement to cover all aspects of biological diversity. Excerpts from the CBD's message are as follows.

- It’s the time for reflection, opportunity and solutions.

- Despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our health, water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, just to name a few.

-(We need to) emphasise hope, solidarity and the importance of working together at all levels to build a future of life in harmony with nature.

-It is expected, from each of us, that we will “Build Back Better” by using this time to increase the resilience of nations and communities as we recover from this pandemic