International Day for Biological Diversity

  The Opening Ceremony of the twelfth session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (# IPBES12 ), streamed live on 3 February 2026 at 9:15 GMT (UTC+0) from Manchester, United Kingdom. Related Documents:  More Information , Opening Ceremony: Twelfth session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Meetings & Events

EDUCATION FOR CONSERVATION: PARTICIPATORY PROGRAM FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION 22 - 24 May 2025, JAIPUR Contact: WORLD ORGANIZATION

" Building Bridges: Science Culture for a Sustainable Future ;" Join us to celebrate the World Green Science Day (WGSD) on December 9, 2025—a global movement uniting scientists, educators, youth, and institutions for a greener, more equitable future. This year’s theme highlights bridging disciplines, generations, and nations through inclusive science culture to drive sustainability.  Key Milestones:  June 1: WGSD 2025 poster launch  June 15: Release of the official soundtrack  July 1: Agenda reveal (speakers, workshops, actions) July 15: Registration opens Join us in fostering climate literacy and innovation.  Contact: editorial@journalasc.org  Let’s build bridges—through science, for our planet. World Green Science Day (WGSD) Contact: Andean Road Countries for Science and Technology (ARCST) | Universidad Privada del Valle

Act4Earth 2025 Ranchi: Jharkhand's Commitment for a Better Planet is a landmark climate and development conference that reflects the state's bold vision to lead India's sustainability movement from the grassroots up. Hosted in Ranchi by the EcoServe Development Foundation , this high-impact convening brings together policymakers, industry leaders, grassroots practitioners, youth, and researchers to drive a new narrative of climate resilience and inclusive growth . With Jharkhand's unique identity as both an industrial powerhouse and a region rich in indigenous ecological knowledge, Act4Earth 2025 positions the state as a beacon of hope-where green innovation meets community wisdom. Act4Earth 2025 Jharkhand's Commitment for a better planet 31 May - 01 Jun 2025, Ranchi Contact: Ecoserve Development Foundation | Hotel Chanakya BNR

  Now in its fifth edition, our festival dedicated to biodiversity is back! This year, there are many events designed to bring people closer to science through the languages of art, theater, dance, music, performance, and much more! The program includes events for adults, families, and children. Create your own personalized schedule and spend three days with us! If you're curious, you can click on our website to find out more. You’ll be able to book your participation (which, we remind you, is free for all events) through Eventbrite virtual tickets. We recommend doing so, as many events have limited capacity. Events will take place at our venue in Via Brigata Re 29 in Udine, and in the city center of Udine (on Saturday). The festival is supported by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region #iosonofvg DiverSimili festival 5th edition . 23 - 25 May 2025, Udine Contact: APS Kaleidoscienza

The Leyte Normal University celebrates the International Day for Biodiversity with the two-day advance activities as a prelude to the IDB on May 22. There will be exhibits and hybrid (onsite and online) lecture-seminars from conservation scientists of BFAR, Talarak Foundation, and UP International Day for Biodiversity 06 - 07 May 2025, Tacloban City Contact: Leyte Normal University

Nel corso della Giornata mondiale della biodiversità diverse classi dei licei di Civitanova Marche parteciperanno alla conferenza aperta al pubblico “Io non ho paura del Lupo”, curata da Daniele Ecotti. L’iniziativa è interamente dedicata a Canis lupus italicus, una specie animale tanto carismatica quanto misconosciuta, recentemente osservata anche nell’hinterland civitanovese, per rispondere a domande, dubbi e curiosità che l’incontro - ancorché fortuito - con questo animale può riservare a tutti noi. Chi è il lupo? È pericoloso per l’uomo? Come bisogna comportarsi? Oltre a rispondere a queste e a tante altre domande, si farà il punto sulle conoscenze relative alla bio-etologia di questo predatore, sul prezioso ruolo ecologico, sull’evoluzione della distribuzione nel nostro Paese partendo dal secolo scorso, per poi andare ad analizzare le situazioni di potenziale o reale conflitto con le attività umane e di come minimizzarle (prevenzione, gestione dei cani, scarti e rifiuti). Io non h...

Securing rich and healthy plant diversity in functioning ecosystems is fundamental to the achievement of a sustainable future for humankind. They are critical to sustaining all life on Earth as they maintain environmental balance and ensure ecosystem stability. They provide ecosystem goods and services including food, medicine, clean water, climate amelioration, rich and productive landscapes, fabrics, building materials, energy, and a healthy atmosphere. The collection, preservation, protection, regeneration and promotion of traditional knowledge, innovations, and practices of local and Indigenous communities are key components. Respecting traditions and cultures, and supporting the livelihoods of all stakeholders, in particular, local communities are the guiding principles. These approaches ensure Indigenous Peoples’ customary, land, and territorial rights are secured and respected. Native plant nursery of Rainforest Biodiversity of Phalee at Phalee village. | Rainforest Biodivers...

The event is organised by the Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology together with GreenLabsKNU. The scientific and practical seminar on biodiversity will include a practical component on biodiversity research on the campus of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (22.05.2025) and a seminar component (23.05.2025) to discuss the following issues: the content and importance of biodiversity; levels of biodiversity; role in the development of ecological networks and green and blue infrastructure; ecosystem services of biodiversity; the importance of biodiversity for sustainable development. Young scientists of the department, postgraduate students and masters, will present the results of scientific research on biodiversity in the Continental Biogeographic Region of Ukraine. We will consider the impact of war on the environment. Contact: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv | Location: Faculty of Geography Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Scientific and...

The “Climate-Sensitive Water Management in Central Asia” project (GIZ, BMZ, SDC, EU) aims to: Raise public awareness of the need to conserve water resources; Draw attention to the environmental problems of the Syr Darya and Kara Darya river basins; Actively involve young people in issues of sustainable and rational water use; Promote the development of regional cooperation among the Syr Darya basin countries.  Planned activities include:  🔹 Information and educational seminars in schools and universities on protecting water resources (Syr Darya and Kara Darya);  🔹 Eco-campaigns: cleaning and improving riverbanks, planting trees and shrubs;  🔹 A creative and research competition dedicated to International Syr Darya River Day 2025;  🔹 A national forum on sustainable water resource management with representatives from government agencies, environmental organizations, the scientific community, and youth initiatives International Day of the Syr Darya River - 2025...

Join the Geneva Environment Network - Réseau environnement de Genève (GEN) to celebrate #BiodiversityDay , and learn how stakeholders in #GENeva are working to implement the #BiodiversityPlan . Live stream:

The @‌UNBiodiversity Nairobi Meetings are starting soon with #SBSTTA26 this May. Join us in steering the future of #biodiversity . Twenty-sixth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice. 13–18 May 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya Consult the  Meeting documents  and Information note to participants .

Next month the United Nations Environment Assembly ( UNEA ), otherwise known as the “ World’s Environment Parliament ” will meet at the UN office in Nairobi. The event brings together governments, civil society groups, the scientific community and the private sector to highlight the most pressing issues and improve global governance of the environment .  UNEA 2024 will focus on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. However, the main event will be the UN Biodiversity Conference , which will take place in Colombia in October. Delegates will discuss how to restore lands and seas in a way that protects the planet and respects the rights of local communities.