Today, May 22nd, marks International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), a global call to action to celebrate our planet’s incredible variety of life and raise awareness about the threats it faces. This year’s theme, “Be Part of the Plan,” emphasizes the collective responsibility we all share in halting and reversing biodiversity loss. What is the […]
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This year, on World Car-Free Day 2023, Biodiversity Hub International (BHI) brings to you why going car-free is a crucial step towards a more sustainable future and how you can actively participate and make a difference. Every year on September 22nd, cities around the world come together to celebrate World Car-Free Day. It’s a day
Following this event, UN-Water Members, Partners and observers met for the first time since the UN 2023 Water Conference, the 38th UN-Water Meeting focused on ensuring an effective and ambitious follow-up to the Conference and its outcomes. High on the agenda—and on everyone’s mind—was the rollout of actions and processes to ensure commitments are achieved,
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As we gather once again to commemorate World Lion Day, we are reminded of the unparalleled majesty and significance of these incredible creatures in our ecosystem. This annual observance provides us with an invaluable opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by lions and their habitats, while also celebrating the awe-inspiring beauty and power that
🌍🌱 Celebrating Indigenous Youth: Agents of Change for Self-Determination 🌱🌍 Happy International Day of the World’s Indigenous People! Today, we at Biodiversity Hub International (BHI) gather to honor the rich cultural heritage, wisdom, and resilience of indigenous communities across the globe. This year’s theme, “Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-Determination,” shines a spotlight
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On this World Population Day 2023, Biodiversity Hub International (BHI), takes a moment to imagine a world where everyone, all 8 billion of us, has a future bursting with promise and potential. With our ever increasing population, and having been able to adapt to a wide range of environments, let’s rise strongly to render stewardship
The Global Environment Facility’s Council body allocated $1.4 billion to support efforts tackling the climate, biodiversity, and pollution dilemas. The Global Environment Facility Council develops, adopts and evaluates the operational policies and programs while reviewing and approving the work programs for the activities it finances. GEF was created in 1992 at the Earth Summit in
🌱 Happy World Rainforest Day 2023! 🌳 Today, Biodiversity Hub International (BHI) celebrates and honors the invaluable treasures of our planet: the rainforests. Under the theme of “Conserve, Restore, Regenerate,” let us reflect on the urgent need to protect these magnificent ecosystems and take action for their preservation. Rainforests are vital for the health of
On this World Refugee Day 2023, Biodiversity Hub International (BHI) honors the resilience, strength, and unwavering spirit of millions of individuals around the globe who have been forced to leave their homes in search of safety and hope. This year, we come together under the theme “Hope Away from Home” to emphasise the power of
“Having taken nearly two weeks to agree on an agenda, it is easy to believe we are far apart on many issues, but from what I have seen and heard, there are bridges that can be built to realize the common ground we know exists,” said UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell. The Bonn
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