International Day for Biological Diversity

Retiroparken, Molde – A Living Legacy Under Threat On 22 May , the community will gather to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity —a day recognized globally to highlight the importance of ecosystems. This year, the day will hold special significance in Molde. It will serve as a platform to honor the 150-year legacy of Retiroparken, to elevate the voice of citizens. Retiroparken stands as one of Norway’s most treasured urban green spaces. The park was established in 1875, during a time when Norway’s coastal towns were flourishing thanks to the rise of the fishing and shipping industries. Today, Retiroparken is a vibrant example of urban rewilding. Its forest floor is alive with mosses, fungi, and understory plants. Birds nest in its mature trees. Pollinators hum through wildflowers. The park serves as an essential green corridor, connecting wildlife habitats a natural sanctuary within the city, offering both ecological function and spiritual renewal. We celebrate di...

  Restore, maintain and enhance nature’s contributions to people , including ecosystem functions and services, such as the regulation of air, water and climate, soil health, pollination and reduction of disease risk, as well as protection from natural hazards and disasters, through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches for the benefit of all people and nature.

 Minimize the impact of climate change and ocean acidification on biodiversity and increase its resilience through mitigation, adaptation, and disaster risk reduction actions, including through nature-based solution and/or ecosystem-based approaches , while minimizing negative and fostering positive impacts of climate action on biodiversity.   Meeting people’s needs through sustainable use and benefit-sharing