International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

FORUM: “From agreement to action: Build back biodiversity.” International Day For Biological Diversity 2023. This year’s global celebrations bring with it a renewed sense of hope with the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP 15. To mark this incredible and historic achievement, the proposal for this year’s theme; This theme builds on the results of COP 15. Now that the world has the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (agreement), the focus must quickly shift to its implementation (action). Follow the conversation with the hashtag #BiodiversityDay, #22May, #biodiversity, :#BuildBackBiodiversity, #AgreementToAction, #KMGBF, #HarmonyWithNature, #30by30, #ForNature, #ActionDecade #post2020.

EVENTS: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations Biodiversity, the IPBeS, the UNESCO Man and the biosphere (MAB) programme, the UN Environment, the UNDP, the UNCCD, the UNFCCC, the UNEP/CMS, the CITES Secretariat, the FAO, the Ramsar secretary and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) along with the United Nations Member States, governments, indigenous peoples,ocal communities, non-governmental organizations and concerned individuals are pleased to invite you to debate on the theme: “From agreement to action: Build back biodiversity” during the celebration of the International Day For Biological Diversity 2023, on May 22nd at United Nations Headquaters. Register to participate and get the IDB2023 Agenda programme.

 

STATEMENTS

Statement by H.E. Mr. António Guterrez, Secretary-General United Nations on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

On the International Day for Biological Diversity, we reflect on our relationship with humanity’s life-support system. From the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the energy that fuels us and the medicines that heal us, our lives are wholly dependent on healthy ecosystems. Yet our actions are devastating every corner of the planet. One million species are at risk of extinction -- the result of habitat degradation, skyrocketing pollution, and the worsening climate crisis. We must end this war on nature. Last year’s agreement on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework marked an important step – but now is the time to move from agreement to action. This means ensuring sustainable production and consumption patterns. Redirecting subsidies from nature-destroying activities towards green solutions. Recognizing the rights of Indigenous peoples and local communities, the strongest guardians of our world’s biodiversity. And pushing governments and businesses to take stronger and faster action against biodiversity loss and the climate crisis. Let us work together across governments, civil society, and the private sector to secure a sustainable future for all.

U.N. Secretary-General.

Statement by Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Mr. Achim Steiner, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Mr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of th Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

H.E. Huang Runqiu, COP 15 President and Minister of Ecology and Environment of China on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

H.E. Akihiro Nishimura, Minister of the Environment Government of Japan on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

H.E. Steffi Lemke, Minister of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Federal Government of Germany on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

H.E. Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

H.E. Christianne van der Wal, Minister for Nature and Nitrogen Policy, Government of the Netherlands on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

WRITTEN STATEMENTS
Small island developing states (SIDS) Coalition for Nature on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

EVENT PROGRAMME

Video Message from Mr. David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary; Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on the International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Mrs. Ivonne Higuero, Secretary-General, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Mrs. Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Mrs. Musonda Mumba, Secretary-General of the Convention on Wetlands (RAMSAR) International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson, Global Environment Facility (GEF) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Anne Larigauderie, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement from Shen Xiaomeng, United Nations University (UNU) Vice-Rector in Europe & Director of UNU's Institute for Environment & Human Security (UNU-EHS) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.

Statement by Mrs.Valerie Hickey, The World Bank, Global Director for Environment, Natural Resources, and the Blue Economy (ENB) on International Day of Biological Diversity 2023; May 22nd.ACTIONS

22 ACTIONS TO OBSERVE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 2023
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