• governments are expected to create enabling environments that are conducive to inclusive and
meaningful participation of all actors in planning and implementation, including by ensuring access to
information pertaining to the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)—the
master documents translating the global ambition of the KMGBF into measurable national
undertakings.
• Actors other than national governments are expected to seize all opportunities to contribute to planning
and implementation, including by taking part in existing government-led processes and consultations,
and by taking initiatives and actions aligned with the KMGBF, with the NBSAP and national targets
serving as a guide.
Objectives
• to bolster public awareness of the centrality of biodiversity to all life on Earth, including by
highlighting the impacts of biodiversity loss on local economies, societies and livelihoods.
• to make the invisible visible, by showcasing local actions and initiatives that are driving the
implementation of the KMGBF forward.
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to build momentum toward the 2026 United Nations Biodiversity Conference ahead of the first global
review of collective progress in the implementation of the KMGBF.
While governments that adopted the KMGBF at COP 15 are in the driver’s seat, collective progress in
implementation depends on the mosaic of local efforts carried out by everyone. The world needs a surge of inclusive, participatory and impactful whole-of-society action, including
through local mobilization for the implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action
Plans. Increased attention and support must be devoted to supporting local action, so that capacity and
funding gaps impeding progress can be overcome.
Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #BiodiversityDay, #LocalAction, #IDB2026, #KMGBF, #Actinglocally4globalimpact, #22May.
..png "From restoration projects and nature walks to citizen science and community celebrations, every action contributes to the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF).")
EVENTS: on May 22nd; The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2026 will be celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on 22 May 1992; and to provide an opportunity to foster wide support for the implementation of the Convention, its Protocols and related action frameworks. The participant are invited to reflect on the theme of the 2026 edition of IDB “Acting locally for global impact”. For different segments of societies and the general public, the 2026 International Biodiversity Day campaign
is articulated around three pillars: Look and Learn, Connect and Act, and Share.
Look and Learn:
Members of the public all over the world are encouraged to “look” by exploring the many facets of biodiversity
at the local level and seeking ways to undertake biodiversity action within their communities and through
context-appropriate forums at the local level.
Members of the public are also invited to “learn” or enhance their understanding of the Convention on
Biological Diversity and the KMGBF as the world’s blueprint to halt and reverse biodiversity loss – including
reports and contributions that have been made by Parties and actors other than national governments. These
resources will be available on CBD and International Day for Biological Diversity websites, including the
Online Reporting Tool.
Connect and Act:
Members of the public are encouraged to find out and join in what others are doing, nearby or online. These
efforts could aim to strengthen data collection, knowledge exchange and collaboration across levels of
governance at the community-level, online or in person.
Share:
All are invited to share their actions and learnings with others.
To celebrate the day, actions can range from
organizing information sessions on national targets and NBSAPs, community walks and gardens, photography
and drawing competitions, citizen science, advocating for local actions and increasing information-gathering. Register to participate!
Featured Events
IDB 2026 Flagship Event in South Africa, hybrid event in person with online webinar on 22 May from 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join the online event here.
INaturalist IDB challenge, worldwide and online, 15 – 31 May.
From Geneva to Yerevan | Leveraging Local and Global Action for Nature Towards UN Biodiversity Conference COP17 | International Day for Biological Diversity, Geneva Environment Network, 22 May 2026, Time TBC (CEST), Geneva, Switzerland
22 mai: Des actions locales à l’impact mondial - événement de la Journée de la biodiversité 2026, Ateliers pour la biodiversité, 22 mai, 8:30 – 11:30, Maison du développement durable de Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Registration here.
Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action | United Nations University, 28 May, 14:00 – 17:00 (JST), Tokyo, Japan
SPLASH! for Swimmable Cities at the 13th World Urban Forum., 7 a.m. 22 May 2026, Baku. Join Mayors, high-level leaders, local swimmers and participants at the World Urban Forum for an early morning swim in the Caspian Sea. Information and registration here.
INaturalist IDB challenge, worldwide and online, 15 – 31 May.
From Geneva to Yerevan | Leveraging Local and Global Action for Nature Towards UN Biodiversity Conference COP17 | International Day for Biological Diversity, Geneva Environment Network, 22 May 2026, Time TBC (CEST), Geneva, Switzerland
22 mai: Des actions locales à l’impact mondial - événement de la Journée de la biodiversité 2026, Ateliers pour la biodiversité, 22 mai, 8:30 – 11:30, Maison du développement durable de Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Registration here.
Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action | United Nations University, 28 May, 14:00 – 17:00 (JST), Tokyo, Japan
SPLASH! for Swimmable Cities at the 13th World Urban Forum., 7 a.m. 22 May 2026, Baku. Join Mayors, high-level leaders, local swimmers and participants at the World Urban Forum for an early morning swim in the Caspian Sea. Information and registration here.
Events Submitted by the Public
Important: This page contains information on IDB celebration events submitted by the public through our online form. The information has not been verified by the CBD Secretariat and is published here as part of the campaign with a view to demonstrating the global uptake of the Biodiversity Day celebration. The CBD Secretariat does not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of this information. The general terms of use of the CBD website apply.
Important: This page contains information on IDB celebration events submitted by the public through our online form. The information has not been verified by the CBD Secretariat and is published here as part of the campaign with a view to demonstrating the global uptake of the Biodiversity Day celebration. The CBD Secretariat does not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of this information. The general terms of use of the CBD website apply.
15 May 2026 - 31 May 2026, Online
IDB 2026: Acting Locally for Global Impact iNaturalist Project
Observe local species May 15–31 for International Day for Biological Diversity! Join the iNaturalist project so your observations count. Together, we create a global snapshot of life on Earth.
The theme of IDB 2026 is \"Acting locally for global impact.\" This project is our iNaturalist contribution to that vision. When you document the plants, fungi, animals, and other species in your backyard, neighborhood, or local wild places, you're not just sharing something beautiful: you're contributing to a living record of global biodiversity.
How to participate:
- Join the project (required for your observations to be included)
- Observe any wild species in your area between May 15–31, using iNaturalist
- Focus on what's around you: quality and local knowledge matter more than quantity
Every observation adds to a collective dataset used by scientists and conservationists around the world.
Activity type: Other
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Other
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/idb-2026-acting-locally-for-global-impact/join
Contact: Alison Young (alison@inaturalist.org) - iNaturalist.
15 May 2026, Online
Introduction to iNaturalist webinar: Turn your curiosity into discovery
Have you ever spotted an interesting bug, bird, or wildflower and wondered what is that? iNaturalist is the app that answers that question — and turns every walk outside into a genuine contribution to science. Whether you're a complete beginner to iNaturalist or just haven't found the time to dive in yet, this free webinar will get you up and running with confidence. You'll walk away knowing how to:
- Snap and share photos of plants, animals, and fungi to get real identifications from a global community
- Understand how your observations directly support species protection and conservation research
- Take part in the International Day for Biodiversity and connect with nature lovers around the world
People using iNaturalist have helped discover species new to science, track invasive species, and map wildlife in their own backyards and neighborhoods — no expertise required! This webinar will be recorded. Register to join us live or receive the recording.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Other
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KMKOKc5WTMaQ8-NqxzCtcw
Contact: Alison Young (alison@inaturalist.org) - iNaturalist
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, In person
“Western Region Biodiversity Forum” in Uvs Province on May 21-22, 2026.
WESTERN REGION BIODIVERSITY FORUM OPENS IN UVS PROVINCE
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, with support from UNDP, has launched the “Western Region Biodiversity Forum” in Uvs Province on May 21, 2026, marking the International Day for Biological Diversity under the theme “From Local Action to Global Impact.” The two-day forum brings together representatives from five western provinces to discuss biodiversity conservation, environmental policy and legal reforms, sustainable natural resource use, genetic resource regulation, soil protection, desertification prevention, and ecological restoration. The forum also includes training and discussions to strengthen the capacity of local officials in environmental governance and planning.
Activity type: “Western Region Biodiversity Forum”
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Government Officers.
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://mecc.gov.mn/
Contact: Sandagdorj Bayarkhuu (bayarhuu2002@gmail.com) - MECC, UNDP Mongolia and Local Environment Department
21 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026, Los Baños, Online
International Day for Biodiversity Microsite
This year, the celebration of the International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) carries the theme Acting locally for global impact, to highlight that for global goals to be achieved, collective local initiatives are needed. The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity joins in the celebration by helping spread awareness of the various IDB-related events organised by different individuals or groups designed to promote appreciation for biodiversity and conservation of the natural treasures around us. The IDB microsite showcases the the impressive and innovative activities of ASEAN citizens of various ages, showing how acting locally for ASEAN biodiversity is done. The microsite is also the ultimate roadmap to the official IDB 2026 events and activities happening all over the ASEAN region.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Everyone in the ASEAN region
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act
See more at: https://idb.aseanbiodiversity.org/
Contact: Jerome Cayton C. Barradas (jcbarradas@aseanbiodiversity.org) - ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
This year, the celebration of the International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) carries the theme Acting locally for global impact, to highlight that for global goals to be achieved, collective local initiatives are needed. The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity joins in the celebration by helping spread awareness of the various IDB-related events organised by different individuals or groups designed to promote appreciation for biodiversity and conservation of the natural treasures around us. The IDB microsite showcases the the impressive and innovative activities of ASEAN citizens of various ages, showing how acting locally for ASEAN biodiversity is done. The microsite is also the ultimate roadmap to the official IDB 2026 events and activities happening all over the ASEAN region.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Everyone in the ASEAN region
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act
See more at: https://idb.aseanbiodiversity.org/
Contact: Jerome Cayton C. Barradas (jcbarradas@aseanbiodiversity.org) - ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
22 May 2026, Online
Reversing the Red: Acting locally for global impact
Join Reverse the Red and some of our Accelerator Award winners from 2025!
This is a celebratory session, designed to showcase the actions happening throughout the network to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Protecting biodiversity includes action close to home with positive ripple effects that can reach far beyond, and these three winners of the 2025 Reverse the Red Accelerator Award are doing just that.
We’ll hear from:
Caitlin Brant, Species Impact Coordinator for Reverse the Red
Oliver Beasley, representing Bristol Zoological Society
Aileen Anderson, representing Grootvadersbosch Conservancy Trust
Fernando Solis Carlos, representing Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas, A.C.
The 2025 Accelerator Award was presented by Reverse the Red with the support of Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund and Synchronicity Earth to support the acceleration of action foundational to recovering species and creating positive impact on species and biodiversity.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Share
See more at: https://www.reversethered.org/events/reversing-the-red-acting-locally-for-global-impact
Contact: Megan Joyce (megan.joyce@reversethered.org) - Reverse the Red
22 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026, Online
Photo With A Story Contest - Agrobiodiversity as Roots of Resilience
This global Photo With A Story Contest is an initiative of the Agrobiodiversity Index team at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and glocolearning, and developed in collaboration with the Agroecology Coalition, Act4Food, The Netherlands Food Partnership, The Nature Conservancy, Wageningen University & Research, Dan Saladino, the Indigenous Peoples' Food Systems Coalition and The Great Full.
Winning stories will receive awards and are planned to be exhibited during international events.
This contest is open worldwide to photographers of all levels, including farmers, policy-makers, students, researchers, cooks, community members, and storytellers. Both amateur and professional contributors are welcome.
This year’s theme is “Agrobiodiversity as roots of resilience in a changing world and geopolitical turmoil”. We are looking for stories that show how agrobiodiversity contributes to building resilience in food systems, landscapes, communities, and cultures.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; anyone
Campaign pillars covered: Share
See more at: https://alliancebioversityciat.org/stories/agrobiodiversity-roots-resilience-photo-story-contest?xRDbJELExVcz=C7eLw4kdKrSGlXgbqaIbuSOYqDq0W9w24M1JE_MwJy4
Contact: Silvia de Lima (s.delima@cgiar.org) - Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and Glocolearning
22 May 2026, Online
Webinar: Aquatic Fungi Diversity 2026
Dive into the hidden diversity of aquatic fungi in this year’s special webinar dedicated to one of the most overlooked components of biodiversity. From marine to freshwater ecosystems, aquatic fungi are everywhere - quietly shaping ecosystem functioning, contributing to environmental health, and offering new perspectives for conservation and monitoring. This webinar brings together four short talks by leading researchers, each exploring different facets of aquatic fungal diversity, ecology, and significance: Prabha Pants: Endophytic Aquatic Hyphomycetes; Ziming Wang: Aquatic Fungi Stoichiometry; Patricia Fiuza: Aquatic Fungi from South America; Geoffrey Zahn: Marine mycology. Open to scientists, students, conservation practitioners, nature managers, policy makers, and anyone curious about life below the water’s surface. Join us as we spotlight aquatic fungi and celebrate their essential role in global biodiversity.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
See more at:
Contact: Isabel Fernandes (isabel.fernandes@supsi.ch) - FUNACTION and MoSTFun Consortia, Global Center for Species Survival, and IUCN SSC Aquatic Fungi SG
22 May 2026, Online
Webinar: Aquatic Fungi Diversity 2026
Dive into the hidden diversity of aquatic fungi in this year’s special webinar dedicated to one of the most overlooked components of biodiversity. From marine to freshwater ecosystems, aquatic fungi are everywhere - quietly shaping ecosystem functioning, contributing to environmental health, and offering new perspectives for conservation and monitoring. This webinar brings together four short talks by leading researchers, each exploring different facets of aquatic fungal diversity, ecology, and significance: Prabha Pants: Endophytic Aquatic Hyphomycetes; Ziming Wang: Aquatic Fungi Stoichiometry; Patricia Fiuza: Aquatic Fungi from South America; Geoffrey Zahn: Marine mycology. Open to scientists, students, conservation practitioners, nature managers, policy makers, and anyone curious about life below the water’s surface. Join us as we spotlight aquatic fungi and celebrate their essential role in global biodiversity.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
See more at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YAh-hJekSHiIyZnB4IZfRw
Contact: Isabel Fernandes (isabel.fernandes@supsi.ch) - FUNACTION and MoSTFun Consortia, Global Center for Species Survival, and IUCN SSC Aquatic Fungi SG
21 May 2026, Yerevan, Armenia, Online
One Shot for Biodiversity
In celebration of the IBD on 22 May 2026 and ahead to CBD COP17, WWF Armenia proposes the implementation of the nationwide campaign:
“One Shot for Biodiversity”
The campaign is designed as an inclusive national initiative open to all sectors of society to strengthen active citizen engagement and public awareness.
WWF Armenia will launch the campaign through different communication channels and social media platforms, encouraging participants across Armenia to share:
One original photo related to biodiversity, ecosystems, or human–nature connection;
One short biodiversity message or slogan;
Official campaign hashtags;
Tags of WWF Armenia official social media pages.
To encourage active participation and public engagement, WWF Armenia will select several outstanding submissions for symbolic prizes and public recognition.
Campaign Hashtags: #OneShotForBiodiversity, #BiodiversityDay; #IDB2026, #LocalAction, #ForNature, #KMGBF, #WWFArmenia, #Armenia, #CBDCOP17
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: National
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls; all other stakeholders
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/wwfarmenia
Contact: Alla Aleksanyan (aaleksanyan@wwfcaucausus.org) - WWF Armenia
One Shot for Biodiversity
In celebration of the IBD on 22 May 2026 and ahead to CBD COP17, WWF Armenia proposes the implementation of the nationwide campaign:
“One Shot for Biodiversity”
The campaign is designed as an inclusive national initiative open to all sectors of society to strengthen active citizen engagement and public awareness.
WWF Armenia will launch the campaign through different communication channels and social media platforms, encouraging participants across Armenia to share:
One original photo related to biodiversity, ecosystems, or human–nature connection;
One short biodiversity message or slogan;
Official campaign hashtags;
Tags of WWF Armenia official social media pages.
To encourage active participation and public engagement, WWF Armenia will select several outstanding submissions for symbolic prizes and public recognition.
Campaign Hashtags: #OneShotForBiodiversity, #BiodiversityDay; #IDB2026, #LocalAction, #ForNature, #KMGBF, #WWFArmenia, #Armenia, #CBDCOP17
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: National
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls; all other stakeholders
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/wwfarmenia
Contact: Alla Aleksanyan (aaleksanyan@wwfcaucausus.org) - WWF Armenia
24 Apr 2026, Nassau, Bahamas (The), Online
Support for the Implementation of the Escazu Agreement, the Aarhus Convention and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety: Access to Information, Public Participation and Access to Justice
To celebrate the IDB, three joint UN agreements organized this side event to highlight key needs and recent developments under the Escazú Agreement, the Aarhus Convention and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, as identified by treaties’ Parties and stakeholders, including from the private sector and non-governmental organizations. These included:
• Raising awareness of the benefits and implementation of the three agreements related to awareness, access to information, public participation and access to justices;
• Identifying capacity-building needs; and
• Showcasing best practices and opportunities regarding.
Parties to all the instruments benefited from the shared experiences to support establishment and/or strengthening national systems that promote awareness, access to information, public participation, and access to justice.
Activity type: Side Event
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; The general public
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://bch.cbd.int/en/database/BCHN/BCH-BCHN-SCBD-293893-6
Contact: Ulrika Nilsson (ulrika.nilsson@un.org) - CBD/the Convention/the Escazú Agreement
15 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, In person
Children's Art Competition on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity 2026.
🌿🎨 Children’s Drawing Competition on World Biodiversity Day 2026 🎨🌿
Organized by Green Bengal Foundation, a special drawing competition for children will be held on 22 May 2026 to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity.
📅 Date: 22 May 2026
🕙 Drawing Submission Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Venue: “Shilpangan”, beside Progressive School, opposite the Fire Service
🌍 Occasion: International Day for Biological Diversity
🖌️ Participants must complete their drawings beforehand and submit them at the specified venue.
🎯 Theme: Nature, Environment, Trees & Biodiversity
🏆 Winners of the best drawings will receive tree saplings as prizes to inspire children to protect the environment from an early age.
🌱 Let’s build a greener and more beautiful future through children’s creativity.
“A picture can spread awareness, and a tree can become the hope of the future.” 🌎💚
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LCCw91XjH/
Contact: Haider Ali (greenbengalfoundation@gmail.com) - Green Bengal Foundation
20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026, Rajshahi, Bangladesh, In person
Campus Biodiversity Day “BioBlitz”
On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, LINERC at University of Rajshahi launched “BioBlitz,” a biodiversity documentation app aimed at creating a comprehensive database of flora and fauna on the university campus. Nearly 90 student volunteers participated in the May 20 field survey, collecting photographs and ecological data from different areas of the campus and uploading them directly to the app.
The initiative combines citizen science, environmental research, and technology-driven conservation. Speakers at the seminar emphasized the importance of biodiversity conservation, scientific documentation, and youth participation in environmental protection.
LINERC President Md. Abdul Bari highlighted future plans for the app, including AI-based species identification, interactive biodiversity maps, research dashboards, and an open-access biodiversity database.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Teachers, Researchers
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linerc.org/index.php/2026/05/22/linerc-launches-bioblitz-app-to-build-campus-biodiversity-database/
Contact: Md. Abdul Bari (president.linerc25@gmail.com) - Life Nature & Environment Research Club
22 May 2026, Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, In person
Haor Biodiversity and Community Resilience Festival 2026.
The “Haor Biodiversity and Community Resilience Festival 2026” is a community event organized by Action Research Foundation to mark the International Day for Biodiversity in the Haor region of Bangladesh.
It brings together local communities, youth, farmers, fishermen, and women leaders to raise awareness about wetland conservation, native fish, migratory birds, and climate resilience. Through discussions, cultural activities, workshops, and traditional knowledge sharing, the festival promotes sustainable livelihoods and community-led environmental protection under the message: “Protect Haor, Protect Life.”
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.actionresearchfoundation.org/
Contact: Ashish Ranjan Chakraborty (actionrf@gmail.com) - Action Research Foundation
2 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, In person
Global Day of Action 2026: Youth for Climate, Biodiversity & Environmental Resilience
Humanitarian Enhancement Aid for Resilient Transformation-HEART, in collaboration with youth volunteers, local communities, and environmental advocates, is organizing the “Global Day of Action 2026: Youth for Climate, Biodiversity & Environmental Resilience” in observance of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 and World Environment Day. This event will focus on biodiversity conservation, climate action, desertification awareness, ecosystem restoration, and youth-led environmental resilience initiatives. Activities will include community awareness sessions, youth dialogues, tree plantation, environmental campaigns, advocacy actions, and engagement with local stakeholders to promote sustainable environmental practices and nature-positive solutions. This aims to empower youth and communities to protecting biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through inclusive and locally driven environmental action.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Gender Diversed Community
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://sites.google.com/view/heartsocietybd-org/archive/hearts-events
Contact: Jobair Mahmud Jubo (info.heartsociety@gmail.com) - Humanitarian Enhancement Aid for Resilient Transformation-HEART
22 May 2026 - 27 Jun 2026, Barbados, Barbados, Hybrid
2026 Biodiversity Art Exhibition - Acting Locally for Global Impact
The Biodiversity Art Exhibition is an awareness-raising activity about biodiversity matters through unconventional means. It began in 2021 as a virtual exhibit, during the global pandemic and was a way to reach audiences widely and both highlight and support our talented local artists during those challenging times.
From then and every year since, pieces are chosen that best reflect the theme of International Biodiversity Day of that year. Like biodiversity, visual art expressions are varied and those showcased includes painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media and more. We can see a snapshot of a moment through the artists' eyes.
Along with the virtual exhibition, there will be an in-person exhibition, for the 2nd year running, that will be held at the Norman Centre in Bridgetown, St. Michael. It will be launched on IDB and last throughout the month of June which is celebrated nationally as Environment Month. Opening hours: 9am-5pm on Mondays-Saturdays.
Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: National
With participation of: Visual Artists; Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: biodiversity.gov.bb
Contact: Jamilla Sealy (jamilla.sealy@barbados.gov.bb) - Biodiversity Conservation and Management Section, Ministry of Environment, National Beautification and Fishieries
20 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Abomey, Benin, In person
commemoration of the International Week of Biological Diversity
From May 20 to 24, 2026, the Zou Department will become the hub of environmental awareness through Biodiversity Week, held under the theme: “Acting Locally for a Global Impact.”
Join us for the highlights of this green agenda:
• Wednesday, May 20: Establishment of melliferous tree plantations in the municipality of Zagnanado; discussion session with beekeepers from Zou
• Thursday, May 21: Slam competition games on Wildlife and Forest; release of wild into the Gbadagba wildlife ranch with and the Children Ambassadors.
• Friday, May 22: Planting of indigenous and fast-growing species; official launching ceremony, exhibition stands; panel discussion by the Children Ambassadors.
• Saturday, May 23: Major caravan and green walk, Biodiversity Night.
• Sunday, May 24: Reforestation with species over 1 hectare.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share.
Contact: ASSOGBA EPSE DELEKE Gnido Amandine (sedjro11@gmail.com) - Water, Forests and Hunting Department of Zou/Governement
22 May 2026, Thimphu, Bhutan, Hybrid
International Workshop on Risk Accounting and Community Resilience in Climate-Sensitive Agrarian Socioecologies of the Hindu Kush Himalayas
This International Workshop on Risk Accounting and Community Resilience in Thimphu addresses climate-driven Loss & Damage to biodiversity and agrarian systems in the Hindu Kush Himalayas. The Hindu Kush Himalayas have lost nearly 70% of their biodiversity over the last century; glaciers are retreating 65% faster than two decades ago. The workshop presents field evidence from India, Nepal, and Bhutan, promotes cold-tolerant rice varieties (YusirayMaap, YusirayKaap 3, Chandanath 1), and restores agrobiodiversity through local landraces. The session moves Loss & Damage estimation from concept to evidence.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
Contact: Chandreyi Sengupta (research@safeinch.org) - South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) in association with Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation (PFRI) and Bhutan Ecological Society (BES)
22 May 2026, Brazil, Online
Webinar | Biodiversity Conservation: Ecological Connectivity and Species Protection
As part of the agenda promoted by CEBDS, the Biodiversity Thematic Chamber invites member companies to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 by joining the webinar “Biodiversity Conservation: Ecological Connectivity and Species Protection”, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The event will bring together experts from the public and private sectors to discuss migratory species, ecological connectivity, and landscape-scale conservation, while sharing practical experiences and successful case studies. Held in the context of the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the growing importance of the nature agenda for businesses, the webinar will also reflect on the role of the private sector in biodiversity conservation, considering Brazil’s unique position as one of the world’s most biodiverse countries.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at:
Contact: Lara Santos (lara.ctbio@cebds.org) - CEBDS (Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para Desenvolvimento Sustentável)
22 May 2026, Kampot province, Cambodia, In person
Gathering for celebrate International Day of Biodiversity-Promote sustainable agriculture
This event will be joined by more than 300 peoples, include government agencies, NGOs, local authorities and kids. Beside speech, there will be a role play done by kids to inform about the important of Sustainable Agriculture (#CraneRice) and encourage people to protect wetland for biodiversity and local livelihood.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
Contact: Bou Vorsak (vorsak@birdlifecambodia.org) - NatureLife Cambodia
22 May 2026 - 30 Oct 2026, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Hybrid
Integrating Outdoor and Indoor Plants for Sustainable Living
The "Integrating Outdoor and Indoor Plants for Sustainable Living" campaign is an educational initiative designed to promote the value of incorporating plants into homes, offices, schools, and urban spaces to foster eco-living and build biodiverse urban environments. This project led by Savatey Ang and co-led by Chanvichana Yee, SD11's Leaders of Young Cities and Communities Leaders Program. The campaign features 22 posters highlighting 22 different plant species that are both locally popular and easy to grow. The initiative was inspired by a research study tour of Koh Sdach island, where participants explored native and local flora to advocate for nature-based solutions. Aiming for a nationwide impact across Cambodia via digital platforms, the program targets 2,000 social media engagements and over 100,000 total reaches. Additionally, the campaign will be officially exhibited at the Young Cities and Communities Leaders Conference in October 2026.
Activity type: Campaign + Education + Exhibition
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://web.facebook.com/sustainabledesign11/
Contact: Savatey Ang (sustainabledesign11@gmail.com) - Sustainable Design 11 (SD11)
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Hybrid
Biodiverse Urbanism Expedition: Phnom Penh Edition
Two young Cambodian leaders, Hengleap Sry and Savatey Ang, are championing urban environmental action in Phnom Penh by leading a specialized study tour for 15 youth at the historic Wat Phnom Daun Penh. This impactful initiative serves as the official launchpad for a broader environmental awareness campaign. The campaign officially kicks off on May 22, 2026, in celebration of International Biodiversity Day, while the practical, on-the-ground study tour takes place the following morning on Saturday, May 23, 2026, running for two intensive hours. The study tour focuses on three critical pillars for the capital's future including: climate resilience, urban biodiversity, and expanding the city's green canopy. Through this initiative, we aim to empower the next generation, fostering a deeper community connection to inspire long-term protection for Phnom Penh's invaluable natural environment.
Activity type: Campaign and Study Tour
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Share; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/sustainabledesign11/
Contact: Hengleap Sry (sustainabledesign11@gmail.com) - Sustainable Design 11 (SD11)
23 May 2026, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Online
Biodiverse Urbanism Masterclass
Two young Cambodian leaders, co-founders of The Verdant Botany and youth delegates for the World Cities Summit (one of whom served as a Youth Jury member for the World Green City Awards 2026), will present their local climate and biodiversity conservation projects. They will also share future plans for leveraging urban biodiversity to build climate-resilient cities. The main purpose of this event is to educate and raise awareness among youth and the public regarding their vital role in the success of future flora and fauna conservation, both in Cambodia and globally. The participation of every individual plays a crucial role in building local context, shaping policy, and driving implementation.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/theverdantbotany
Contact: Haingveang Taing (theverdantbotany@gmail.com) - The Verdant Botany (TVB)
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, vancouver, Canada, In person
Eat the Invaders
Can a forest grow wild on your plate or a kelp grove be rebuilt by a touch of uni butter. The most rarefied meals can become the most regenerative acts. You’re invited to a creative collaboration of the BiodiversityDesign.org initiative — where cuisine meets conservation. Each bite becomes part of a culinary adventure that re-imagines how we nourish the planet, together by choosing over plentiful ingredients. Eat the Invaders is an evening for lovers of food and nature showcasing how people can support sustainable foods and re-balance human damaged ecosystems while eating like royalty.
What’s on the menu? Invasive or over-abundant edible species like.. Sea urchin, venison, rabbit, Manila clam, blackberry, burdock, dandelion, stinging nettle, European green crab, bamboo, Japanese knotweed, invasive seaweed, Pacific oyster.
Activity type: Culinary exploration of invasive/over-abundant food species
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.biodiversitydesign.org/
Contact: Garret Chan (garret@tealeaves.com) - Biodiversitydesign.org
22 May 2026, Edmonton, Canada, Online
EducationNatureNexus: Road to COP17
The EducationNatureNexus: Road to COP17 global virtual conference brings together students, teachers, policymakers, and community leaders from around the world to explore the critical connections between education, climate action, biodiversity, and sustainable futures. Hosted through CGE’s Education Nature Nexus (ENN) program, in collaboration with WWF International, the youth-centred videoconference serves as a collaborative platform to amplify youth voices, share innovative actions, and strengthen global partnerships ahead of COP17.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://naturenexus.me/
Contact: Sarah Flynn (Sarah@cgeducation.org) - Centre for Global Education
15 May 2026 - 30 May 2026, Shanghai, China, Online
Biodiversity Stripes Challenge
As part of Sustainability Month 2026, we’re excited to launch the Biodiversity Stripes Challenge, a creative opportunity to explore and showcase biodiversity in your local environment.
'Biodiversity stripes' provide a visual representation of the change in biodiversity over time, to show the levels of decline since 1970. The highest level of biodiversity is coloured bright green. Lower levels of decline are shown through yellow to grey colours, and greater declines are shown by darker greys.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
Contact: Maggie Gan (maggie.gan@iconplc.com) - ICON
18 May 2026 - 18 Oct 2026, Dongfang, Hainan (with events in Hong Kong, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau, and Guizhou), China, Hybrid
Eastern Civilization Communication Project: Origins Exploration Action
The Eastern Civilization Communication Project traces the origins of Eastern civilizational wisdom and shares it with the world. Its Origins Exploration Action investigates how ancient Eastern philosophies — harmony between humanity and nature, and following nature's way — contain ecological knowledge essential for modern biodiversity conservation. On IDB 2026, the Project launches a global inquiry: researchers and community leaders across Asia will document traditional ecological practices, map indigenous species knowledge, and trace the civilizational roots of conservation ethics. Findings will be compiled into a public report demonstrating that Eastern ecological wisdom is not historical artifact but actionable knowledge for the KMGBF, directly embodying the 2026 theme "Acting locally for global impact." Organized by Chinese Record News Agency with support from partner institutions across China.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.record.hk
Contact: Chen Xuegang (info@record.hk) - Chinese Record News Agency
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Hong Kong (with satellite events in Dongfang Hainan, Jingdezhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, and online), China, Hybrid
International Youth Environmental Journalists Forum & Launch of the Green Information Integrity Initiative
This hybrid forum addresses a critical but overlooked dimension of the 2026 IDB theme "Acting locally for global impact": local biodiversity actions cannot achieve global influence without credible, verifiable information infrastructure. Two initiatives will be launched: (1) Youth Eco-Journalist Growth Program, training young reporters to cover biodiversity stories with verified data and digital verification skills under UNESCO MIL methodology; (2) Green Information Integrity Initiative, a commitment framework for media to combat environmental misinformation through fact-verification and source-attribution standards. The forum will produce a Declaration on Youth-Led Ecological Communication and Digital Integrity for submission to UN frameworks including UNESCO MIL Alliance and the Global Digital Compact. Organized by ICO with support from New Youth International Communication Center, China Discovery News Agency, and Hainan Yanhuang Culture Institute.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.newyouth.org.cn
Contact: Chen Beier (info@icoun.org) - International Communication Organization (ICO)
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Hong Kong (with activities across five continents), China, Hybrid
Eastern Civilization Communication Project: Sharing Traditional Ecological Wisdom on International Day for Biological Diversity
The Eastern Civilization Communication Project disseminates the wisdom of Eastern civilizations worldwide. On IDB 2026, it highlights the ecological dimension: the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature and following nature's way. The KMGBF recognizes traditional knowledge as vital for biodiversity conservation, yet Eastern ecological philosophy remains underrepresented globally. Through WHMO's five-continent network, local branches will document traditional ecological practices, explore biodiversity wisdom in cultural heritage, and connect communities with global biodiversity goals — demonstrating that Eastern ecological knowledge is a living resource contributing to the 2026 theme "Acting locally for global impact."
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.unhm.org
Contact: Xuegang Chen (info@unhm.org) - orld Hongmen Organization (WHMO)
18 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Cartagena, Colombia, Online
International Biodiversity Day, Gathering Local Actions for Global Impact
The Ecosystems of the Caribbean Region of Colombia, are one of the most transformed and threatened in the world, resources and ecosystem services availability, that once got facilitate the human populations settling, have been changing over time, as well as their characteristics and functionalities, driving some animals and plants populations to local extinctions, or to tolerate conditions that could create changes on them, sometimes drastic, in their biology or behavior.
With the aim of celebrate and commemorate a year more of the International Biodiversity Day, we will share a series of introductory videos, to the actions that some local leaders are developing, from different municipalities of the Bolívar department, in Colombia, for the knowledge and conservation of our biodiversity, and we will give them a recognizing because of their actions, as a proof of the global impact of the local actions.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Other
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/roostingecology/
Contact: Bioteco Foundation (solucionesbioteco@gmail.com) - Fundación Bioteco - Biodiversidad, Territorio y Comunidad
19 May 2026, Medellín, Colombia, Online
Naturalismo en un país megadiverso
Taller virtual gratuito, dirigido a docentes de escuelas y colegios, para crear su propio Proyecto Naturalista para tu institución educativa.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYYQOWLmwDy/?img_index=1
Contact: Juliana Cardona-Duque (cbuces@ces.edu.co) - Universidad CES
20 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Acandi, Colombia, Hybrid
Expansion of the protected area of a Sanctuary to include Coral Reefs
Colombia took a vital step for the conservation of the Caribbean Chocó and the Darién with the expansion of the Sanctuary of Wildlife and Flora in Acandí, Playón, Playona, including now San Francisco, and Cabo Tiburón. It is a protected area that is strategic for the preservation of sea turtles, coral reefs, mangroves, and other essential ecosystems located near the border between Colombia and Panama. The expansion adds almost 63,000 new hectares and allows the Sanctuary to now cover more than 89,000 hectares, from Cabo Tiburón, on the border with Panama, to the San Francisco area, south of the Gulf of Darién. The process responds to a long-standing demand from the local communities Councils Cocomanorte, Cocomaseco, and Cocomasur; and the Civil Society (Since 2008 Foundation ICRI Colombia, 2019 Mission Blue and 2023 International Coral Reef Observatory). The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development has just signed in situ, the new resolution.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Social Media
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/ICRObservatory/
Contact: Nohora Galvis (nohora.galvis@gmail.com) - International Coral Reef Observatory
22 May 2026, CIENAGA, Colombia, Hybrid
PRIMER DIALOGO NACIONAL: LECCIONES DE LA COP-16 REFLEXIONES PARA UN FUTURO EN ARMONÍA CON LA NATURALEZA
El municipio de Ciénaga, Magdalena, es un pilar fundamental para la biodiversidad colombiana al albergar gran parte de la Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta (CGSM). Este ecosistema, reconocido internacionalmente como Reserva de la Biosfera (UNESCO) y sitio Ramsar, actúa como un humedal estuarino clave para la reproducción de peces, manglares, aves migratorias y mamíferos, vital para la regulación hídrica del Caribe.
El Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica el municipio de Ciénaga será sede nacional de EL PRIMER GRAN DIALOGO NACIONAL LECCIONES DE LA COP-16: REFLEXIONES PARA UN FUTURO EN ARMONÍA CON LA NATURALEZA.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: WALTER CARCAMO CABALLERO (sumatealosabc@gmail.com) - CAMINO AL 2030
22 May 2026, Heredia, Costa Rica, In person
Taller Convivencia con vida silvestre
Taller participativo donde se abordará tema de interacción de humanos con vida silvestre y las buenas prácticas de gestión de residuos.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Líderes comunales
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CiP8iUz14/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Contact: Gina Paola Sulecio Castillo (Gsulecio@esph-sa.com) - ESPH, Municipalidad San Rafael, HWA, CONAGEBIO-MINAE, Costa Rica Silvestre
22 May 2026, International event, Costa Rica, Online
Celebrating Cave Biodiversity. Cave Animal of the Year Campaign
The UIS Biology Commission celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026. Keynote speaker, Stefano Mammola, opens with "Closing the gap between society and science in subterranean biology," highlighting how public awareness drives conservation. Members from Australia, Germany, and Italy present their national CAOTY strategies, demonstrating how local ecosystems drive global health.
The Union Internationale de Spéléologie (UIS) is the global umbrella organization for speleology. Its Biology Commission coordinates international research and conservation of cave-dwelling species, fostering cooperation between scientists and cave explorers worldwide to protect subterranean life.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; NGOs
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/UISCaveBiologyCommission
Contact: Ana K. Celis - Secretary of the UIS Biology Commission (uiscavebiology@gmail.com) - Biology Commission, International Union of Speleology
20 May 2026, Sinj, Croatia, In person
“Biodiversity in Danger – Small Steps for a Big Change”
Activity Description:
On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, students (3rd and 4rth grade, economics) will participate in an activity focused on raising awareness about the importance of nature conservation and biodiversity protection. Through research and creative work, students will analyze the main causes of biodiversity loss, including climate change, pollution, invasive species, overexploitation of natural resources, and changes in land and sea use. Students will collect data, create educational posters and visual presentations, and discuss the importance of sustainable development and environmentally responsible behavior. The activity will encourage the development of environmental awareness, critical thinking, research and communication skills, while highlighting the importance of local action in preserving global ecological balance.
Activity Organizer:
Nada Ratković, Secondary Vocational School Ban Josip Jelačić Sinj
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://ss-strukovna-banajosipajelacica-sinj.skole.hr/
Contact: Nada Ratković (nada.ratkovic1@gmail.com) - Srednja strukovna škola bana Josipa Jelačića, Nada Ratković
22 May 2026, Zadar, Croatia, In person
POSLUŠAJ GLAS PRIRODE
The event was created in collaboration with several public institutions that manage protected areas and areas of the ecological network, with the aim of jointly promoting the importance of nature conservation, biodiversity and a sustainable relationship with the environment.
Visitors can expect a rich program of educational and interactive workshops through which we will get to know nature and its inhabitants in a fun, creative and research way. For the most curious, we have also prepared a fun knowledge quiz with a handful of valuable prizes.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; general public
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://np-paklenica.hr/hr/novosti-paklenica-hr/item/2332-poslu%C5%A1aj-glas-prirode-%E2%80%93-dan-posve%C4%87en-prirodi,-u%C4%8Denju-i-zajedni%C5%A1tvu
Contact: Norma Fressel (norma.fressel@gmail.com) - U NP Paklenica, JU PP Velebit, JU PP Vransko jezero, JU PP Telašćica, JU Natura Jadera, JU PP Biokovo i Pećinski park Grabovača uz podršku Ministarstva zaštite okoliša i zelene tranzicije.
1 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hybrid
Éclat floral
Le concours « Éclat Floral » de Sunflos réinvente la floriculture à Goma et Bukavu sous le thème « L’Afrique, berceau de l’humanité ». En mariant traditions et fleurs naturelles, cet événement célèbre l'excellence et l'histoire africaine à l'échelle mondiale.
Le parcours comprend trois phases : inscriptions à 10 $, éliminatoires digitales (10 finalistes par ville) et finale en direct à Bukavu. Le public peut booster les votes (500 FC pour 3 points) ou utiliser un billet « Sponsor » (30 points) pour départager le podium à trois niveaux et les champions locaux.
Le projet vise avant tout à moderniser l’apiculture locale. Tous les bénéfices financeront la construction de ruches modernes pour professionnaliser la filière et protéger les abeilles, actrices clés de notre biodiversité. Une alliance unique entre élégance et éco-citoyenneté au Kivu.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Vainqueur Lukama (sunflos.flower@gmail.com) - Sunflos
20 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Hybrid
Social Media Campaing
From the 20th of May we will be reciving posts and sharing stories on multiple platforms of people sharing the biodiversity near them. And sharing posts on NGO's that have been involved on the targets.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: National
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/ambienterd/
Contact: Maria Helena (mahelena@ambiente.gob.do) - Ministry of Enviroment and Natural Resources
24 May 2026, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic, In person
Ke Rally
The Natural Museum of history and Nature is making a Rally centering about knowledge about the biodiversity in the Dominican Republic
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYR7F42FZZ2/?img_index=1
Contact: Maria Helena (mahelena@ambiente.gob.do) - Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
21 May 2026, Javouhey, European Union, In person
First Restitution regarding Biodiversity MY MIDDLE SCHOOL MY BIODIVERSITY
Students are in a challenge entitled MY MIDDLE SCHOOL, MY BIODIVERSITY (copyright Judith Priam).
They are making more visible biodiversity inside their Middle School, and will produce an Atlas of Biodiversity, and some more tools related to pillars of the campaign : Look and Learn/ Connect and Act/ Share.
The Director of Paule Berthelot Middle School is Mrs Sylvie AZAMA.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: PRIAM Judith (priamjud@gmail.com) - CLG PAULE BERTHELOT
22 May 2026, Paris, France, In person
Biodiversité et Art : Quand la Nature Inspire l’Humanité
Cette rencontre exceptionnelle au Musée du Louvre proposera :
• Une visite guidée thématique autour de la représentation de la nature dans l’art
• Une table ronde sur biodiversité, culture et engagement citoyen
• Un espace d’échange entre associations, étudiants, chercheurs et acteurs engagés pour la transition écologique
L’objectif de cette initiative est de promouvoir une réflexion collective sur le rôle de la culture et de l’éducation dans la préservation du vivant.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.caeseceaedd.org/informa-es-do-evento-e-registro/biodiversite-et-art-quand-la-nature-inspire-lhumanite
Contact: Mara Rute Hercelin (adm@caese.education) - Centre d'Études Avancées en Éducation et Devéloppement Durable
22 May 2026, Magdeburg, Germany, In person
BioUNIVERSITY Walk
Participants will explore biodiversity on the OVGU campus using the iNaturalist app, learning how citizen science can support biodiversity research and conservation through the observation and documentation of local species. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Academic community, local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Antonio Roselli (antonio.roselli@ovgu.de) - Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
22 May 2026, Kalamata, Greece, In person
Biodiversity on wheels: Raising awareness through urban transport
On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, I created and will present to the citizens of Kalamata, in collaboration with ASTIKO KTEL Kalamatas the first urban bus in the world that “speaks” about biodiversity loss.
The bus was wrapped with the “Biodiversity stripes”, a visual representation of biodiversity decline from 1970 to 2020, created by Professor Miles Richardson. The colours gradually transition from green to grey, symbolising the loss of wildlife species and ecosystems over time. The initiative aimed to bring biodiversity awareness directly into citizens’ daily lives through public transport. The bus also displayed scientific information based on the Living Planet Index, highlighting the dramatic decline in global wildlife populations over the past 50 years. Through this moving awareness campaign, public transport became a powerful tool for environmental education and climate communication.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.amna.gr/home/article/992973/Stous-dromous-tis-Kalamatas-ena-leoforeio-minuma-gia-tin-apoleia-tis-biopoikilotitas
Contact: Makios Nasos (nmakios@gmail.com) - Nasos Makios, EU Climate Pact Ambassador | ASTIKO KTEL Kalamatas
29 May 2026, Hράκλειο, Greece, In person
TEXNH KAI ΦΥΣΗ
we walked in nature saw the beautiful and the ugly listened to a beautiful stoty from the group coordimator about the precious gifts of nature wrote and drew pictures about how we would become good frinds with nature.
Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: THEODOSIA ARGYRAKI-ASARGIOTAKI (arttheod@gmai.com) - vivliotaxideytes tis rodaygis
22 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Romonya, Hungary, In person
Do for the Birds! Do for Life!
To mark the International Day for Biological Diversity, we are significantly expanding the range of bird conservation measures available at the research station: we are installing waterers, setting up additional birdhouses, and enhancing the daily lives of our feathered friends with bird baths and dust baths. But we haven’t forgotten the smallest creatures either: we’re building insect hotels, bat houses, and butterfly waterers, and increasing the biodiversity of the habitat is also a key priority: we are introducing new species to the research station’s grounds, expanding the native plant population, and planting species that particularly support our pollinators—such as flowers that bloom at night.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: www.bird-nbs.hu
Contact: Amrein Tamásné Miskolczi Boglárka (bird.nbs.hungary@gmail.com) - Ecological Farm and Bird-Nest Box Station
8 May 2026 - 20 May 2026, Noida, India, Online
Biodiversity’2026 Painting Competition
The Formative Creators Initiative-FCi is pleased to announce a zero-fee, online, international painting competition, on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity 2026. Based on this year’s theme- “Acting Locally for Global Impact”, FCi is inviting entries for an international painting competition. Works done on any 2-D surface, using any media is eligible to enter. Per applicant, single entry allowed. Clearly write your name, age and full-affiliation at the bottom margin of your painting/drawing/sketch. Minimal-text Infographics could also be considered. Send .jpg/.jpeg images in 300dpi. Attach a ‘note on subject’ and ‘artist biography’ - both, along with your work. No AI allowed, in any form. Send entries by 20 May 2026 (05:00pm IST) at formativecreators@gmail.com. Only winners will receive digital certificates through email.
FCi and its affiliates will retain full rights to the submitted ‘entry-images’ for event/advertising purposes. Must provide ‘No Objection’
Activity type: Community event or challenge
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
See more at:
Contact: Dr. Santosh Jha (formativecreators@gmail.com) - Formative Creators Initiative
12 May 2026 - 20 May 2026, Dehradun, India, Online
Digital Poster Competition – International Day for Biological Diversity 2026
The EIACP Programme Centre at the Wildlife Institute of India is organizing a Digital Poster Competition to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under the global theme “Acting locally for global impact”.
The competition aims to encourage students, youth, and citizens to creatively express the importance of biodiversity conservation and the role of local actions in achieving global environmental sustainability. Participants are invited to design original digital posters highlighting native biodiversity, ecological awareness, and community-driven conservation efforts.
Selected entries will be recognized and featured as part of the institute’s biodiversity outreach initiatives.
Activity type: Other
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://x.com/wii_eiacp
Contact: Amir Lone (eiacp@wii.gov.in) - EIACP Centre, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
15 May 2026, Padampur., India, In person
Plantation
More plantation,
Birdswaterpots.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Students
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1bbpe34hvF/
Contact: Surender insan (ssurenderinsan@gmail.com) - Dera Sacha Sauda
16 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Nimpith, India, In person
Act Locally - Think Globally
04 Abhay Pukurs (Fish Sanctuary Pond) has been setup where 24 indigenous fish varieties released. We will observe the situation of the fish varieties. 160 indigenous paddy conserved (in-situ) - exhibition of paddy will be arranged. Pollinator Garden will be setup in schools. Visit to Biodiversity Garden will be arranged for volunteers.
Activity type: Field activities and exhibition
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/LRRMission
Contact: Amitava Roy (secretary@rashmoni.org.in) - Lokamata Rani Rashmoni Mission
18 May 2026 - 31 May 2026, Ukhrul, India, Hybrid
Conservation, Preservation and Regeneration of Native Wild fruits
Conservation, Preservation and Regeneration of Native Wild fruits
Native wild fruit plants are critical for preserving biodiversity, maintaining food security, and sustaining traditional knowledge (TK) systems. They carry genes that are more resistant to climate stressors, diseases, and pests than conventional commercial crops, highly nutrient-dense, containing rich amounts of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, serve as vital food sources for local wildlife, pollinators, and seed-dispersing birds and mammals and have the potential for value-addition and processing. To protect them three primary methods namely In-situ Conservation, Ex-situ Conservation, and Processing and Value addition are significant. The knowledge gain from our documentation of these important local species, we know some of them are reduced to few population. While those species which are abundant, are under-utilized due to the lack of processing and value-addition. We must bridge these gaps.
Activity type: Online as well as physical events
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://indiabiodiversity.org/group/Rainforest_Biodiversity_of_Phalee
Contact: Ngashangva (ngashangva.ng@gmail.com) - Rainforest Biodiversity of Phalee
19 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, India, In person
Safeguarding Himalayan Salamanders through Innovative Habitat Restoration
The Himalayan salamander (Tylototriton himalayanus) breeds in small seasonal wetlands (pokhris) between 1,000–3,000 m in the Darjeeling Hills. Less than 10% of known sites lie within protected areas. Our work involves collecting data on present habitat parameters (water quality, vegetation, threats). Based on these results, we are converting one private land parcel into a micro sanctuary – reviving ponds, removing invasive plants, and creating a functional breeding site. A single pond can be the difference between survival and extinction.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7463489636569432064
Contact: Malancha Dey (research@safeinch.org) - South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) in association with Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation and Terrakin Foundation
21 May 2026, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Hybrid
Online International Celebrations & Quiz of "The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2026" 2026 Theme Acting locally for global impact,”
Online International Celebrations of "The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2026"
2026 Theme Acting locally for global impact,”
Date : 21st May 2026, Thursday, 11:00 AM Onwards (GMT : +05:30, IST)
Venue : Zoom (Online)
Registration & E-Certificate Form: https://forms.gle/R4u3ECB8B2qHeBu4A
Online Quiz Form : https://forms.gle/ZWoCuk6FTwpDdjaE9
Joining Link for registered participants Online Zoom Meeting ID : 9705503767, Passcode : 2022
Online Zoom Joining Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9705503767?pwd=Q1VKVGJOUG4vN1Y0MmNMQllKSk8wUT09
Activities
Online Quiz Form Link: https://forms.gle/ZWoCuk6FTwpDdjaE9
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://sites.google.com/view/helenkellersinstitute/events/21may2026
Contact: Sri, Ravindra R M, A. Prof, HKIRRDC (ravindrahkdocp@gmail.com) - Environment & Biodiversity Students Club, Department of Clinical Psychology, HKIRRDC, Hyderabad
21 May 2026 - 30 May 2026, Jaipur, India, Hybrid
Education for Conservation
WORLD plans to organize “Education for Conservation” in collaboration with Various Government agencies and partners, with a vision to sensitize, aware, educate, motivate and associate community for building consensus for Biodiversity Conservation. Every person should respect Biodiversity and works towards restoration of local Biodiversity. Each one plays an important contribution towards local Biodiversity Conservation simultaneously conserving Global Biodiversity for Healthy Wellbeing of All.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Other
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: Adv. Manish Saxena (worldjpr@yahoo.com) - WORLD
22 May 2026 - 22 Jun 2026, Bamandanga, India, In person
Corridors of Coexistence: Acting Locally for Global Impact through Asian Elephant Conservation
In the foothills of North Bengal, ancient elephant migratory routes cut through tea gardens and fragmented forests, creating one of India’s most intense human elephant conflict zones. This event showcases our place-based conservation approach: extensive household surveys to map migration corridors and identify conflict hotspots, community biofencing as a non-lethal deterrence method, and coexistence frameworks centred on local communities. Restoring connectivity between protected areas reduces crop raids, property loss, and fatalities. True conservation builds a future where people and wildlife share the land safely.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7463467590594547713
Contact: Aritra Mukherjee (research@progyanfoundation.org) - Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation in association with South Asian Forum for Environment
22 May 2026, calicut, India, Online
Webinar on "Astrobiology on Earth: Extreme Cryptic Diversity and the Search for Universal Life"
Webinar on "Astrobiology on Earth: Extreme Cryptic Diversity and the Search for Universal Life" to Staff of NITC on International Day for Biological Diversity, 2026.
Co-ordinator: Prof. Prem raj Pushpakaran, NITC
https://worldarchitecture.org/profiles/gfhvm/prof-prem-raj-pushpakaran-profile-page.html
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Scientists, Engineers, Biologists
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://worldarchitecture.org/profiles/gfhvm/prof-prem-raj-pushpakaran-profile-page.html
Contact: Prof. Prem raj Pushpakaran (drpremrajp@nitc.ac.in) - NIT Calicut
22 May 2026, Dehradun, India, In person
Celebration of International Biodiversity Day 2026
On the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, maaty organization is organizing a series of engaging and educational activities to promote awareness about biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.
The celebration will include:
Nature Walk – encouraging participants to explore and understand local flora, fauna, and ecosystems.
Painting Competition – inspiring creative expression on themes related to biodiversity and nature conservation and Poster Making Competition.
These activities aim to encourage students, youth, and community members to connect with nature and understand the importance of protecting biodiversity for future generations. The programme reflects the spirit of the 2026 global theme: “Acting Locally for Global Impact.”
All nature lovers, students, and citizens are warmly invited to participate and contribute towards building a greener and more sustainable future.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/maaty_se_hain_hum?igsh=MW1qaDZhbGxveW4xbA==
Contact: Dr. Ved prakash kumar (maatyorganization@gmail.com) - Maaty biodiversity conservation and Societal research organisation
22 May 2026, Prayagraj, India, In person
ACT LOCALLY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT
"ACT LOCALLY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT " A program for students and scholars for biodiversity conservation
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Dr, Vinay Rnjan, Dr Sanjay Mishra and Dr. Pankaj Srivastava (pankaj_es@allduniv.ac.in) - Botanical Survey of India
22 May 2026, Kargil, India, In person
One day seminar on International Day for Biological Diversity
The department of Zoology Kargil Campus University of Ladakh in collaboration with WWF India and Prakriti Research Fellowship celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22-05-2026 at Kargil Campus University of Ladakh. The event includes a quiz competition and debate competition among students of various departments in the morning session. In the evening session a special talk on the biodiversity and threats in Ladakh was delivered by Mr. Kazim from WWF India.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at:
Contact: Dr. Basharat Ali (basharatali@uol.ac.in) - Department of Zoology Kargil Campus University of Ladakh
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2027, Vadodara, India, Hybrid
Wild Heritage of Gujarat
“Wild Heritage of Gujarat” celebrates Gujarat’s biodiversity and promotes local conservation for global impact through awareness, community action, sustainable coexistence, and ecosystem protection.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: www.worldlionday.co.in
Contact: Mayank Bhatt (awctoffice@gmail.com) - The Asiatic Wildlife Conservation Trust
22 May 2026, Vadodara, India, In person
Acting Locally for Global Impact
As ecosystems worldwide face increasing pressure from urbanization, industrial expansion, climate change, and habitat degradation, local conservation efforts have become critical in achieving global biodiversity goals. In line with this global mission, Plasser India and Sustaina Greens LLP are jointly organizing a knowledge-sharing and action-oriented session to commemorate International Biodiversity Day 2026 under the theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact.”
The event will highlight how industries, policymakers, biodiversity professionals, and local stakeholders can collaborate to integrate biodiversity into corporate strategy, land-use planning, ecosystem restoration, and community stewardship.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls; industry professionals
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: www.sustainagreens.com
Contact: Meenakshi Singh (meenakshi.singh@sustainagreens.com) - Sustaina Greens LLP
22 May 2026, Guwahati, India, In person
Acting Locally for Global Impact
We are organizing this event for our in-house university UG and PG students of Department of Zoology today to share the motive of International Day for Biological Diversity-2026 and to motivate our students to become a future stewards for nature and its conservation.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; faculty
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562247486083&sk=reels_tab
Contact: Department of Zoology RSLSC, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India (departmentofzoologyrslsc@gmail.com) - Department of Zoology (RSLSC), The Assam Royal Global University
22 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Greater Noida, India, In person
IDB at The Sarus Project, Dhanauri Wetlands
A birds and habitat conservation program titled "The Sarus Project" integrates community development with conservation begins in Dhanauri Wetlands, Greater Noida near Delhi, the capital of India. This wetland habitat is the breeding ground for Sarus Cranes - the tallest flying bird. The Sarus Project intends to empower the local communities living in three rural villages that surround the wetland, to become effective custodians of their habitat and its biodiversity. This empowerment will be in the form of education, public health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and livelihood generation, while programs protecting Sarus crane nests, ensuring quality of water, plastics-free environment, clearance of water hyacinth, etc. All of these activities will be hosted from a Sarus Wetland Centre. On 22nd, Solar lanterns will be distributed to girl students in the community, followed by bird walks in the weekend to commemorate the International Biodiversity Day.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: www.empower-trust.org
Contact: Lalitha Mathew (lalitha@empower-trust.org) - Empower Trust (a member of Birds & Habitats Conservation Alliance)
22 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026, GEEDAM DANTEWADA CHHATTISGARH INDIA, India, Hybrid
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF BIODIVERSITY 2026 ACTING LOCALLY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT WITH GREEN CARE SOCIETY INDIA
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF BIODIVERSITY 2026 ACTING LOCALLY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT WITH GREEN CARE SOCIETY INDIA
Workshop, Seminar, Webinar, Community Event, Exhibition, Awareness, Campaign, Competitions, Awards & Honours Ceremony.
Event Date : 22 May - 5 June, 2026
EMail : greencaresocietyindia@gmail.com
Social Media Links
https://www.facebook.com/GreenCareSocietyIndia
https://youtube.com/@GreenCareSocietyIndia
Joining Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/577043850454415/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FHzZxsDkCghD28ZcPvMrTS
Dr. VISHWANATH PANIGRAHI, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT GCSI,
MR. AMUJURI BISWANATH, DIRECTOR & COO, GCSI
Activity type: Workshop, Seminar, Webinar, Community Event, Exhibition, Awareness, Campaign, Competition, Award & Honour Ceremony
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls; All people, communities, civil societies, organisations, institutions across the Globe
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/GreenCareSocietyIndia
Contact: MR. AMUJURI BISWANATH DIRECTOR & COO GCSI (greencaresocietyindia@gmail.com) - GREEN CARE SOCIETY INDIA
22 May 2026, Ooty, The Nilgiris, India, In person
Nature Walk & Narrative
Nature Walk and Narrative is a guided, immersive journey through Cairn Hill Reserve Forest. It combines brisk trekking with rich storytelling about the region's unique biodiversity, ancient indigenous tribes, and colonial-era history.
Activity type: Nature Walk and Narrative
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: Janardhan Nanjundan (jana82india@gmail.com) - Nilgiri Needs Love
22 May 2026, Rayya, India, In person
Climate Solutions
Ground work campaign special with rural area people awareness of Tree plantation,natural farming,plastic free life,save soil,what is Biodiversity...
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: National
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://x.com/MunishK73579444
Contact: Munish kumar (Munish_Rayya@yahoo.com) - Climate Solutions
22 May 2026, Motihari, Bihar, India, In person
An awareness program "Nature and Bird Walk" on the occasion of International day for biodiversity 2026
This awareness program is being organised by Department of Zoology, L. N. D. College, Motihari (B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur) for Undergraduate students. Department Head, Dr. Niraj Kumar is the convener of this program. During this Nature and Bird Walk, students will visit local areas and will learn to identify birds, butterflies, insects, plants and other living organisms. Students will also get hand-on training to use DSLR, GPS, Binoculars in field work. The main objective of this awareness program is to act locally for global impact. The students will be able to respect our nature and biodiversity.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://x.com/nirajishaan
Contact: Dr. Niraj Kumar (dr.knirajj@gmail.com) - Department of Zoology, L. N. D. College, Motihari (B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur)
22 May 2026 - 15 May 2026, Dhakuakhana, India, Hybrid
Photography competition on capturing the local flora and fauna.
On the occasion of the celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, the results of the Biodiversity Photography Competition organized by the Photography Club of Dhakuakhana College (Autonomous) will be officially declared in the presence of students, faculty members, and invited guests. The programme is being conducted with the vision of encouraging young minds to observe, appreciate, and conserve the rich biological wealth surrounding them. Through this initiative, students are inspired to connect with nature not merely through textbooks, but through direct observation, documentation, and creative expression.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYNUWcWy-4E/?igsh=MTlqaGI3NW9uNmc0ag==
Contact: Mr. Rakesh Kalita (kalitarakesh10@gmail.com) - Dhakuakhana College (Autonomous)
22 May 2026, Lucknow, India, Online
Webinar on "Biological Diversity Conservation for Soil Health and Environmental Sustainability"
The Webinar is being organized in online mode with Eminent Expert Speakers on broad theme of biodiversity conservation and management. An E-Quiz on biodiversity for the participants during the Webinar. Winners will be awarded. The Webinar will be inaugurated by Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, President, Indian Society of Soil Science and Director, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls; Students, Academicians, Scientists
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Dr Sanjay Arora, President, ISSS Lucknow Chapter (issslucknow@gmail.com) - Indian Society of Soil Science Lucknow Chapter
22 May 2026, Goa State Biodiversity Board, India, In person
Stare level celebrations of international day of biodiversity
The program will have exhibition of stalls, panel discussion on promotion of native bamboo for conservation and livelihood, conferring awards to biodiversity management committees, individual working in Biodiversity conservation, applied Biodiversity research, green journalism, salt pan cultivators, and others who contribute to the participatory biodiversity conservation
Activity type: Exhibition, panel discussion and State awards
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Biodiversity management committees
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://gsbb.goa.gov.in/
Contact: Dr Pradip Sarmokadam Member Secretary Goa State Biodiversity Board (goanbiodiversity@gmail.com) - State level celebrations and awards to the conservators of biodiversity and associated traditional knowledge
22 May 2026, Meerut, India, Hybrid
Nature Walk and Quiz
Environment club in Collaboration with Forest Department Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) is organising a Nature Walk on World Biodiversity Day in Sanjay van, Meerut from 6:30 am.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/environment_club_?igsh=MWJnZHl2YTh1Z3dhOQ==
Contact: Sawan Kanojia (info.environmentclub@gmail.com) - Environment club
22 May 2026, Muzaffarpur,Bihar, India, India, In person
Poster presentation on Biodiversity and it's conservation
A poster presentation by undergraduate and postgraduate students is scheduled to be held on 22 may 2026 in department of Zoology , Mahant Darshan das Mahila college, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, india.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Dr.Archana Gupta (archanapinkijrf@gmail.com) - Postgraduate department of Zoology,Mahant Darshan das Mahila college, Muzaffarpur,Bihar, India
22 May 2026, Thiruvananthapuram-KERALA, India, In person
Kerala’s Local Governments Driving Biodiversity – Towards India’s Most Biodiverse State by 2030
KSBB will hold a state level workshop in Thiruvananthapuram on 22 May 2026, after district workshops across Kerala’s 14 districts with Biodiversity Management Committees, NGOs, and local institutions to strengthen governance aligned with SDGs and climate goals. Thirty Local Self Governments from 1,200, representing coastal, midland, and highland regions, are selected for model conservation-restoration initiatives. The workshop will advance Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans under KSBSAP 2025 2035. District teams will present biodiversity priorities, challenges, restoration, livelihoods, and sustainable actions. Participants include LSG leaders, communities, farmers, students, forest dependent groups, departments, and civil society, reinforcing Kerala’s vision of becoming India’s most biodiverse friendly state by 2030. KSBB will also conduct an online biodiversity quiz for students and the public from 22–28 May, with certificates for all and merit awards for winners.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Local Government Officials and Leaders
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://keralabiodiversity.org/
Contact: N. Anil Kumar, Chairman, Kerala State Biodiversity Board (chairmanksbb@gmail.com) - KERALA STATE BIODIVERSITY BOARD
22 May 2026, CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar ( Haryana) India, India, In person
International day for biological diversity. Every species matters. Every Effort Counts.
The event is organised in department of zoology, college of basic sciences and humanities, CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to aware the UG and PG students of the department with Theme "Every Species Matters. Every Effort Counts".
The awareness seminar is presented to Know the Biological Diversity of India at local level, What are the measure Threats and How can we locally act to have a fingerprint impact in positive direction by creating awareness about biological diversity and Responsibility towards its conservation.
Short faculty lacture on Role of Zoology and Native biodiversity protection.
A small quiz cum Discussion on" Local Biological Diversity and Threats" among Students with healthy competition about our local biodiversity .
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: Suman (sumanjakhar01@hau.ac.in) - Department of zoology. College of basic sciences and humanities. CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana).
22 May 2026, South 24 Parganas, India, In person
Little Leaners at Muskaan ECCCs Protecting Sunderban Biodiversity
On 22 May 2026, SEED’s Muskaan Early Childhood Care Centres in Ghoramara and Sagar Islands will celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity by introducing children aged 2–6 years to the rich natural world around them.
Located in the climate-vulnerable Sundarbans a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar Wetland; these islands are home to extraordinary biodiversity, including mangroves, birds, fish, dolphins, crocodiles, and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Yet rising sea levels, salinity intrusion, and climate change continue to threaten both the ecosystem and the communities living within it.
For the children growing up on these fragile islands, biodiversity is not just nature — it is life, protection, and survival.
The day will include nature walks, leaf art, storytelling on Sundarbans wildlife, seed planting, drawing activities, songs, rhymes, and discussions on “Our Island, Our Forest” to nurture curiosity, environmental awareness, and love for nature from an early age.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: www.seedin.org
Contact: Alima Ahmad (alima@seedin.org) - SEED (Society for Socio Economic & Ecological Development)
23 May 2026, Hyderabad, India, Hybrid
10th Babul Eco Film Festival – International Day for Biological Diversity 2026
The 10th Babul Eco Film Festival is a public biodiversity awareness event organized in Hyderabad, India for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026. The event brings together documentary screening, public discussion, and environmental storytelling to encourage biodiversity awareness among students, youth, and the local community.
Activity type: Eco Film Screening
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Nature loving Hyderabadis
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYolkBiCYzU/
Contact: Gangadhar Panday (babulfilms@yahoo.com) - Babul Films Society ngo
24 May 2026, Bangalore, India,
Living Layers
A Morning with the Living City
Agara Lake at dawn — pelicans, painted storks, a kingfisher dropping like a stone. Bingo card in hand, you learn to notice what was always there.
Then Vasuki Iyengar, composter and former IT engineer, speaks at SGKK Park about what a pile of kitchen waste actually becomes — and why that matters for the city's health and yours.
Fruit salad follows. Steel plates. Everyone's peels go into compost together.
A morning that closes loops most of us leave open our whole lives.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYjCpI9CA4L/
Contact: Poorva Jambhulkar (sustainablesundaysblr@gmail.com) - Sustainable Sundays
24 May 2026, Pune, India, In person
Peace for Planet: Stop War
Currently, World is facing turmoil and war because of greed of few humans. Let’s Unite to save people & planet
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Attorney Manish Jadhav (attorneymanishjadhav@gmail.com) - UNITED FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
25 May 2026, Vadodara, India, Online
Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity with Webinar on : BEYOND BORDERS: SCALING LOCAL SHOREBIRD RESEARCH INTO A GLOBAL CONSERVATION BLUEPRINT
To celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, GES is organizing an online webinar titled “Beyond Borders: Scaling Local Shorebird Research into a Global Conservation Blueprint” on 25 May 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (IST).
The webinar will explore how scientific field observations can evolve into impactful conservation narratives and influence global biodiversity frameworks. Key discussion areas include the ecological significance of the Hanuman Plover, moving beyond checklist-based citizen science, addressing “blind spots of the Global South", importance of long-term ecological monitoring in biodiversity protection and policy. The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, conservation practitioners, and biodiversity enthusiasts.
GES is a 31 years research-based NPO involved in conservation. Since February 2025, GES is conducting a monthly webinar series aligned with important environmental and ecological observance days.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://gesindia.org/
Contact: Dr. Sonia Thadani, Assistant Director, Gujarat Ecology Society, Vadodara, Gujarat-390023 India (asstdir@gesindia.org) - Gujarat Ecology Society
25 May 2026, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Online
Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity with Webinar on : BEYOND BORDERS: SCALING LOCAL SHOREBIRD RESEARCH INTO A GLOBAL CONSERVATION BLUEPRINT
To celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, GES is organizing an online webinar titled “Beyond Borders: Scaling Local Shorebird Research into a Global Conservation Blueprint” on 25 May 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (IST).
The webinar will explore how scientific field observations can evolve into impactful conservation narratives and influence global biodiversity frameworks. Key discussion areas include the ecological significance of the Hanuman Plover, moving beyond checklist-based citizen science, addressing “blind spots of the Global South", importance of long-term ecological monitoring in biodiversity protection and policy. The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, conservation practitioners, and biodiversity enthusiasts.
GES is a 31 years research-based NPO involved in conservation. Since February 2025, GES is conducting a monthly webinar series aligned with important environmental and ecological observance days.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; students, researchers, conservation practitioners and professionals
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share
See more at: www.gesindia.org
Contact: Dr. Sonia Thadani, Assistant Director, Gujarat Ecology Society, Vadodara, Gujarat-390023 India (asstdir@gesindia.org) - Gujarat Ecology Society (GES)
29 May 2026, India,
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FOR LIFE
We plan to sensitize community to learn about local biodiversity and importance in building healthy Environment. It time for community to act together for protection of local Biodiversity, each act together will add to global conservation drive.
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: SHIVANI (sevaindia2003@yahoo.com) - SEVA
22 May 2026, Sligo, Ireland, In person
ATU Sligo Bird and Biodiversity Walk
Description Students and staff, join us for a campus walk exploring our biodiversity protection programme 'Green Campus' and find out what we are doing to maintain and improve biodiversity. We will identify species, listen for bird songs, and document our campus biodiversity. It is a great way to connect with nature, our campus community and learn what we can all do to help protect biodiversity. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Academic and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Declan Feeney (Declan.Feeney@atu.ie) - Atlantic Technological University Sligo
19 May 2026, Parma, Italy, In person
BioUNIVERSITY Lab
During this BioUNIVERSITY Lab, high school students from Liceo Melchiorre Gioia of Piacenza and IPSA Primo Levi of Parma will join UNIPR researchers in exploring the biodiversity of the university campus. Using the iNaturalist platform, participants will observe, document, and share local species, experiencing firsthand how citizen science can contribute to biodiversity research and conservation. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Secondary schools and teachers, UNIPR researchers
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Cristina Castracani (cristina.castracani@unipr.it) - Università di Parma
20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026, Enna (Sicily), Italy, In person
Discovering biodiversity: acting locally for a global impact
The Kore University of Enna (Department of Classical, Foreign Languages and Education) will celebrate the “International Day for Biological Diversity 2026” with a guided visit to the Pergusa Lake Special Nature Reserve (Enna, Italy), aimed at exploring biodiversity in order to promote local action for global impact:
- 20 May, for the pupils from the Tenente Bruno Primary School in Aidone (Enna);
- 21 May, for the students enrolled in the Master’s degree program in Primary Education Sciences at Kore University of Enna.
Activity type: Other
With participation of: Other; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://x.com/TermineRosa/status/2052822958431715780?s=20
Contact: Rosa Termine (rosa.termine@unikore.it) - Kore University of Enna
22 May 2026, Cesena, Italy, In person
🌱Biodiversità ed Energia⚡
The ExC Energy for the City Help Desk is organizing a special educational activity for the first-year classes of the Munari Primary School. The "Biodiversity and Energy" workshop, lasting approximately one hour, will unfold in three dynamic sessions. It will begin with an animated reading focusing on the importance of clean energy for protecting animals and plants. Next, through the interactive game "The Weight of Choices," children will learn to distinguish, in a fun way, between behaviors that harm the planet and those that help it. The activity will conclude with a creative moment in which each student will create their own "Guardian of the Environment" medal, drawing on the back two concrete commitments to implement immediately at home and at school.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/losportelloexc/?ref=bookmarks
Contact: arch. Alessandra Boni (info@losportelloexc.it) - Lo Sportello ExC di Energie per la Città
22 May 2026, Caltanissetta, Italy, In person
LAGO SOPRANO SERRADIFALCO RESERVE - 25 YEARS OF NON-COMPLIANCE: ENOUGH NOW!
In Caltanissetta, activists from the environmental associations Italia Nostra, Legambiente, LIPU, and WWF are organizing a flash mob to draw public attention to the protection of the "Lago Soprano" nature reserve, which has been abandoned for decades. A banner will be displayed reading: "LAGO SOPRANO SERRADIFALCO RESERVE - 25 YEARS OF FAILURE: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"
Activity type: Flash-mob
Event scope: Local
With participation of: volunters
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: www.facebook.com/wwfsiciliacentrale
Contact: Ennio Bonfanti (siciliacentrale@wwf.it) - WWF Sicilia Centrale - OdV
22 May 2026, Lodi, Italy, In person
Progetto Biodiversity Health -Scienza partecipata nel comune di Lodi: Salute unica, biodiversità e citizen science -
Raising awareness of the effects of wildlife biodiversity on pathogen spread
Sensibilizzazione sugli effetti della biodiversità della fauna sulla circolazione di patogeni
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://divas.unimi.it/it/ricerca/risorse-e-luoghi-della-ricerca/laboratori-di-ricerca/laboratorio-di-ricerca-sanita-e-gestione-della-fauna-wildlifehealthlab-whl
Contact: Camilla Luzzago (camilla.luzzago@unimi.it) - University of Milan - Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
22 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Udine, Italy, In person
DiverSimili. Il festival della biodiversità
Now in its sixth edition, our festival dedicated to biodiversity is back.
This year, we are offering a wide range of events designed to bring people closer to science through the languages of art, theatre, dance, creativity, and much more! Special attention has been given this year to the themes of relationships and adaptation — with a focus on neuroscience — as well as to contemporary language and to the projects we curate involving very young participants.
The programme includes events for adults, families, and children. Create your own personalized itinerary and spend three days with us!",
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Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
See more at: https://www.diversimili.it
Contact: Giada Rossi (kaleidoscienza@gmail.com) - APS Kaleidoscienza
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Bologna, Italy, Online
Biodiversità nelle Grotte
Il Gruppo di Lavoro "Animali di Grotta" della Società Speleologica Italiana (SSI) promuove la conoscenza e la tutela della biodiversità sotterranea attraverso il progetto nazionale "Animale di Grotta dell’Anno". In occasione della Giornata Mondiale della Biodiversità 2026, presentiamo l'iniziativa **"Agire localmente per un impatto globale"**, volta a trasformare la percezione delle grotte da semplici vuoti a preziosi archivi ecologici.
L’evento si apre con il contributo di **Stefano Mammola**, incentrato sul superamento del divario tra società e scienza nella biologia sotterranea. Attraverso un modello di "comunicazione-azione", il gruppo SSI distribuisce materiali educativi tramite il portale https://animalidigrotta.speleo.it/ monitora le specie mediante piattaforme di citizen science* come iNaturalis. Queste attività locali forniscono dati cruciali per studi sul cambiamento climatico e per la salvaguardia dei sistemi carsici, riserve vitali di acqua e vita per l'intero pianeta.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://animalidigrotta.speleo.it/
Contact: Ferdinando Didonna (ferdinando.didonna@socissi.it) - Società Speleologica Italiana ETS
23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Tokyo, Japan, In person
Gallery Talk \"Fossils Tell Us: The Past and Present of Parasites
When did parasites first appear? Today, a truly diverse array of parasites inhabit the Earth, but it is not easy to imagine their ancient history. This is mainly because parasite fossils are extremely rare. However, evidence obtained from fossils of ancient marine organisms suggests that the phenomenon of \"parasitism\" has existed for more than 400 million years. This session will explore the long history and evolutionary biodiversity of parasites, complementing the ongoing special exhibition, \"Parasites and Symbiosis.\"
Schedule:
- May 23: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
- May 24: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
(Each session is approx. 15 minutes. All sessions feature the same content.)
Language(s) of the event: Japanese (日本語)
The Meguro Parasitological Museum is a private research facility specializing in parasites.
Free Admission
https://www.kiseichu.org/e-top.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Other
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.kiseichu.org/single-post/20260514
Contact: Seiichi Kamegai (skamegai@kiseichu.org) - Meguro Parasitological Museum
24 May 2026, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Hybrid
Exploring Noto’s Recovery and Forest Restoration — Working with Nature to Build a Future
This event will explore how forest management can support local livelihoods and occupations, contribute to biodiversity recovery, and advance an approach that balances conservation with sustainable use. Discussion will focus on the forests and satoyama sites in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, which suffered significant damage due to earthquakes and heavy rainfall in 2024.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://unu.edu/ias/event/exploring-notos-recovery-and-forest-restoration-working-nature-build-future
Contact: Hanna Takemoto (hanna.takemoto@unu.edu) - United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa
28 May 2026, Tokyo, Japan, In person
Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action
This symposium will share international policy trends on biodiversity as well as national and local initiatives, exploring ways to connect local action to global targets through a whole-of-society approach.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://unu.edu/ias/symposium/acting-locally-global-impact-towards-world-harmony-nature-through-collective-action
Contact: Hanna Takemoto (hanna.takemoto@unu.edu) - United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
22 May 2026, Isiolo County, Kenya, Online
Acting Locally for Global Impact: Community-Led Biodiversity Restoration in Northern Kenya’s Rangelands
Event Description
This flagship event will showcase how community-driven initiatives in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid rangelands are delivering real solutions to biodiversity loss and climate change. Highlighting the successful UNCCD G20 GLI-funded Community-Led Land Restoration Project, the celebration will demonstrate how local pastoralist communities have restored over 78,000 hectares of degraded land through reforestation, sustainable grazing, water harvesting, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Participants will engage in interactive sessions featuring testimonies from elders, women beekeepers, youth mappers, and rangeland stewards whose lives have been transformed. The event will also display the power of inclusive approaches that empower women, youth, and indigenous groups in biodiversity conservation while improving livelihoods through beekeeping and climate-smart practices.
Date: 22nd May 2026, Venue: Kinna Ward, Isiolo County
#ActLocally #Biodiversity2026 #RestoreNorthernKenya
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://x.com/ardhajabesa2017
Contact: Mohamed Halake (ardhajabesafoundation@gmail.com) - ARDHA JABESA FOUNDATION
22 May 2026, Fort-Dauphin, Madagascar, In person
IDB celebration at LAFA Center : Restore the forest today to heal the world tomorrow
The Event will target students from primary schools around The protected area of Ambatotsirongorongo to teach and educate them the importance of why the ongoing program of ecological restoration are happening to their place. They will participate in debate, interactive games, Quizz, video watching, site visiting.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Students; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Share
See more at: www.tropicalbiodiversity.com
Contact: Cedric Tsagnangara (cedric.tsagnangara@tropicalbio-se.com) - TBSE SARL
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Kicking, Sarawak, Malaysia, In person
Traditional Knowledge Documentation Workshop 2026
This year’s Traditional Knowledge (TK) Seminar brought together 57 participants, representing 45 villages/longhouses and 18 ethnic groups from throughout Sarawak, Malaysia. It was a valuable platform for communities to hear updates on the TK Documentation Project and Research & Development (R&D) initiatives presented by Sarawak Biodiversity Centre officers.
Guest speakers from JF Agroforestry shared insights on modern vanilla cultivation techniques, as well as representatives from WWF Malaysia and Project Gelam, Setiu, Terengganu, who presented on the distillation process of essential oils from Gelam leaves (Melaleuca cajuputi).
Through TK Documentation Project, communities not only benefit from the preservation of traditional knowledge, technology transfer, and training organized by SBC, but also gain opportunities to generate income. This includes supplying raw materials and receiving royalties under the Indigenous Knowledge Benefit Sharing (IKBS) from product sales.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/18BNiiugt9/
Contact: Asha Devi Kaushal (biosar@sbc.org.my) - Sarawak Biodiversity Centre
23 May 2026, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia, In person
SBC Biodiversity Day 2026
SBC Biodiversity Day is an annual, free-admission public event hosted by the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) in Kuching, Sarawak to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. It raises public awareness about biodiversity through engaging science games, interactive lab explorations, and indigenous knowledge showcases. Organised since 2016, the event aligns to the themes of the international event yearly, and features milestones such as Benefit Sharing Agreements (BSA) signing. In 2026, SBC Biodiversity Day will feature the BSA renewal with three indigenous communities of Sarawak, on their Traditional Knowledge of the prized "Sekiu" oil, and its development.
Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: National
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls; Government Agencies, Private Sectors, NGOs
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: www.sbc.org.my
Contact: Asha Devi Kaushal (biosar@sbc.org.my) - Sarawak Biodiversity Centre
22 May 2026, Bamako, Mali, Online
Webinar
To mark International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, SDG Youth Connect Mali is organizing an exclusive webinar on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM (GMT) via Google Meet. Under the global theme "From Local Actions to Global Impact," this event aims to mobilize young people to address major environmental challenges. With ecosystem degradation directly threatening local economies and livelihoods, this conference will feature three dynamic sessions: an analysis of the socio-economic impacts of biodiversity loss, the strategic role of youth in CBD action plans, and a showcase of innovative solutions driven by green entrepreneurship. By combining awareness-raising and social inclusion, SDG Youth Connect Mali offers a concrete platform to transform youth engagement into high-impact, sustainable actions. Join us to build global resilience.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boucari-oumar-maiga-b89896306?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android
Contact: Boucari Oumar MAIGA (maigaofficiel40@gmail.com) - SDG Youth Connect Mali
18 May 2026 - 27 May 2026, Durango, Mexico, Hybrid
Revaluing nature, from global agreements to local visions
A study on values associated with nature from a transformative change perspective; this first stage consists of a questionnaire distributed in collaboration with sivil Society groups, activists and youth to reach local communities and rural areas, and to integrate the perspectives of both the capital and the geographically isolated "Laguna" region.
The form collects photographs, poems and illustrations that arose in the inhabitants from some landscape, creature or element of local nature and later addresses their relationships and motifs surrounding this and other elements.The results will be made available digitally as a compendium of the works and findings.Related to these topics, they will be discussed in a conversation with four panelists: a member of CEPA-IAC (Aurora Gómez), a member of the Mexican delegation to COP 16 (Shanya Luna), and a researcher.In the conservation of biodiversity in local forests and a representative of a self-organized community with women circular economy
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYfxczHFiVC/?igsh=ZDlpZ2FuZWQwbzVl
Contact: Aurora Gómez Espinoza (auroragomezespinoza1@gmail.com) - Rizoma socioenviromental initiative & Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources of the State of Durango
21 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, COZUMEL, Mexico, In person
Semana de la biodiversidad 2026
El evento busca impulsar la participación de la comunidad de Isla Cozumel mediante la impartición de charlas (ponencias), talleres (cursos) y recorridos por la naturaleza (observación de biodiversidad), con la vinculación de la iniciativa organización no gubernamental, pública y privada.
Jueves 21 de mayo Iniciamos con el taller “Cartografía participativa” en la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo. Por la tarde en el Planetario de Cozumel para una charla sobre los murciélagos de Cozumel, seguida de un monitoreo en campo.
Viernes 22 de mayo: comenzaremos con el taller “Nociones de botánica e introducción a la identificación de los árboles nativos más comunes de Cozumel”. Continuaremos con la charla “Fauna Planctónica de Cozumel”. Después “¿Asesinos despiadados? Por qué enamorarnos de los tiburones”. Y cerraremos el día con “Abejas: el pulso oculto del mundo”.
Sábado 23 de mayo: Finalizamos la semana con una Excursión de Contemplación de la Naturaleza.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.kaambul.com/semana-de-la-biodiversidad
Contact: Juan Carlos Uh Moo (jcuhmoo@gmail.com) - K'áambul
22 May 2026, Mexico, In person
Guardianes de lo Oculto: La Fauna Secreta de la UPY
A rally of tracks around the UPY where teams play at being the animals of the region, searching for treasure in the same underground hiding places, trees and tunnels that use the fauna of the campus.
With participation of: Youth
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Contact: Jorge Guillermo Farfan Zapata (memofarfan1@gmail.com) - Va por la Tierra
22 May 2026, Valeria IA, Mexico, In person
Cazadores de Escondites: Los Secretos de la Selva Universitaria
I'll be talking about a very peculiar animal that lives on my university campus: the gray fox. We'll also create an interactive activity for everyone present, one that will help them become familiar with the species and its curious qualities
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
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Contact: Triana Valeria Islas Ayala (trianaislas74@gmail.com) - Va por la Tierra
22 May 2026, Mexico,
Guardianes de lo Oculto: La Fauna Secreta de la UPY
A treasure hunt around the campus where participants have to look for clues emulating the habits and hiding places of three animals native to the UPY (the Toh bird, the gray fox and the muleteer ant) to find the final prize.
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
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Contact: Jimena Xuliett Islas Ayala (jimena.islas1234@gmail.com) - Va por la Tierra
21 May 2026, Kathmandu (Hybrid), Nepal, Hybrid
Nexus thinking in action: IPBES Nexus Assessment 2025 key findings and dialogue for action
The regional dialogue ‘Nexus thinking in action: IPBES Nexus Assessment 2025 key findings and dialogue for action’, will bring regional experts working in science-policy interface at ministerial levels of the region to share key findings of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Nexus Assessment, with a focus on the interconnections among biodiversity, water, food, and health. The event is hosted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in a hybrid format, it will provide a platform for scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and community representatives to engage in dialogue on integrated, nexus-based approaches to sustainable development.
Activity type: Regional Dialogue
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Policymakers and researchers
Campaign pillars covered: Share
See more at: https://www.icimod.org/event/landscapes/nexus-thinking-in-action-ipbes-nexus-assessment-2025-key-findings-and-dialogue-for-action/
Contact: Ramesh Kathariya (ramesh.kathariya@icimod.org) - International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
22 May 2026, Kritipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, In person
Acting locally for global impact: Role of Youth to Conserve Biodiversity
International Biodiversity Day Celebration at Tribhuvan University
Date: May 22, 2026
Venue: Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur
Theme: Acting locally for global impact: Role of Youth to Conserve Biodiversity
organized by: Botanical Students Society-BOSS.
Program Schedule
1. Open Discussion: "Pathways to Conservation Funding"
Expert will share insights on accessing conservation grants available to Nepali students and researchers.
2. Experience and Story Sharing Session
Grant recipients will share stories from field-based biodiversity conservation projects, tips for successful grant proposal writing, challenges and lessons learned from community-based conservation.
3. Display of Biodiversity conservation awareness posters.
Open to: All TU students, faculty, and conservation enthusiasts
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn
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Contact: Basu Dev Poudel (basudevpoudel99@gmail.com) - Botanical Students Society - Boss
20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026, Abuja, Nigeria, In person
Advancing Global Biodiversity Conservation Through Smart Biotechnology
This seminar brings together scientists, policy makers and administrators. It highlights the transformation in modern biotechnology as a field and how it can be applied to protect the different countries against biodiversity loss. The presentation explores current innovative tools including data science, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, biodiversity information systems and synthetic biology to address biodiversity loss and other environmental challenges. The seminar will examine local and international policies in biodiversity, their current gaps and how these smart technologies can be applied, with emphasis on developing local technologies to solve national biodiversity challenges. Furthermore, the seminar will lay emphasis on current emerging global opportunities and the need for collaborative strategies to achieve environmental sustainability through conservation of biodiversity
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Scientists, administrators and policy makers
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://nbrda.gov.ng/
Contact: Dr. Alfred Kalu (fredykalu@gmail.com) - National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Nigeria
21 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Calabar, Nigeria, Hybrid
Acting Locally Impacting Globally
This is a youth-led call to action for responsible individuals to rise to the occasion and champion biodiversity rescue through active tree planting, education, and awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy while firmly conserving what is left of our natural resources.
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://sites.google.com/view/biodiversity-rescue-club-ng/home
Contact: Clement Oko (biodiversityrescueclub@gmail.com) - Biodiversity Rescue Club (BRC/ GLFx Calabar)
22 May 2026, Ivori-Irri, Delta State, Nigeria, Nigeria, In person
Community Action for Biodiversity and Climate Restoration 2026
The Wotowoto Forest Initiative will host a Biodiversity Day Environmental Programme at Wotowoto Forest, located between Ivori-Irri and Aviara communities in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.
The programme is focused on biodiversity conservation, environmental restoration, climate awareness, and community-driven environmental action within the Niger Delta region.
Activities will include environmental awareness discussions, symbolic tree planting, youth engagement, and inspection of an ongoing 1 km canal restoration project extending from Isoko South toward Ndokwa East and connecting to the River Niger system.
The initiative has planted over 50,000 trees and continues to promote grassroots ecosystem restoration, sustainable environmental practices, and climate resilience within vulnerable communities.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588288874203&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Contact: Amos Eture (etureamos@gmail.com) - Wotowoto Forest Initiative
22 May 2026, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Online
World Biodiversity Day
This year’s theme, “Acting locally for global impact”, highlights how efforts at every level contribute to a shared global outcome. We will be organising an online campaign to spur the conversation for everyday actions for ordinary people.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://www.x.com/questforgdf
Contact: SMITH NWOKOCHA (questforgrowthanddevelopment@gmail.com) - QUEST FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
22 May 2026, Abuja, Nigeria, Online
Biodiversity Day - Acting Locally for Global Impact
UNIC Abuja with FAO Nigeria in collaboration with Nigerian Youth Biodiversity Network have organized a webinar to highlight the theme 'Acting Locally For Global Impact'
The webinar brings together youth and youth groups, experts and partners to discuss practical actions, share insights and strengthen collaboration for the effective implementation of Nigeria's National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)
Presentations on different topics:
1. From Strategy to Action: meaningful Youth Involvement in the Implementation of Nigeria's new NBSAPs
2. Data, Journalism, and Biodiversity: Telling the stories that drive community Action
3. Youth and local communities as right holders in national conservation priorities
4. Strengthening Biodiversity Action: Supporting Nigeria's NBSAPs Implementation through local Solutions and Partnerships. (FAO)
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Government, UN agencies, CSOs; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://x.com/UN_Nigeria/status/2057041836015800380?s=20
Contact: Olumekor Bolanle - UN Information Centre Abuja (olumekor.bolanle@un.org) - UN Information Centre with FAO Nigeria in collaboration Nigerian Youth Biodiversity Network
21 May 2026, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, In person
The joint celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity and International Day of the Markhor
Fatima Jinnah Women University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Snow Leopard Foundation, organized an event to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity and the International Day of the Markhor. The program included expert talks, a documentary screening on the Markhor, student E-poster presentations, and interactive discussions on biodiversity, climate change, habitat loss, and wildlife conservation in Pakistan, with a focus on protecting endangered species and promoting environmental sustainability.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/FJWU_official?utm
Contact: Asma Jabeen (asmajabeen@fjwu.edu.pk) - Fatima Jinnah Women University
21 May 2026, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, In person
Local action for global Impact
International Biodiversity 2026 was organized in collaboration with Ministry of Climate change, snow Leopard Foundation and IUCN. Event include discussion, students e posters, documentaries.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://fjwu.edu.pk/
Contact: Asma Jabeen (asmajabeen@fjwu.edu.pk) - Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, Rawalpindi
21 May 2026, Peshawar, Pakistan, In person
Festival of Biodiversity 2026
The Festival of Biodiversity 2026, a joint venture of Peshawar Zoo & WWF Pakistan, is a celebration that is all about how beautiful nature is and how we need to protect plants, animals, and the earth. This festival wants to teach people, students, and young folks that we all have to work together to take care of the earth and all the different kinds of animals and plants that live here.
The festival will have many things to do. For example, there will be a nature art contest where students from different institutions will make paintings and artwork that show how pretty nature is. People who come to the festival will also get to go on nature walks and listen to talks about animal biodiversity and how we can help protect them and their habitats.
The festival is a way to get people to care more about nature and want to help take care of it. It does this by teaching people things, letting them be creative, and getting the community involved.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BH6JXD7A3/
Contact: Shahid Mehmood (peshawarzooeducation@gmail.com) - WWF Pakistan & Peshawar Zoo
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Islamabad, Pakistan, In person
National Seminar "Acting Locally for Global Impact"
Prioritizing native species, regulating invasive plants, improving nursery practices, and increasing public awareness can help ensure that greening efforts protect biodiversity rather than threaten it. Planting trees is an act of hope; planting the right trees is an act of wisdom. On, Pakistan’s plantation campaigns offer both hope and an important lesson. While tree planting is essential to combat climate change, pollution, and urban heat, experts warn that planting the wrong species can unintentionally harm local ecosystems. Research from Pakistan’s subtropical regions shows that many nurseries sell non-native plants introduced for landscaping and rapid growth. Though cities may appear greener, biodiversity can decline beneath the surface as native ecosystems weaken. Invasive plants may also consume excessive groundwater, damage agriculture, and become difficult to control. The solution is not to stop plantation drives, but to make them ecologically responsible.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: University Faculty, Students including girls, boys, and employes.
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://qau.edu.pk/
Contact: Prof Dr Shujaul Mulk Khan (smkhan@qau.edu.pk) - Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
22 May 2026 - 25 May 2026, Pakistan, Pakistan, In person
Acting locally for global impact
biodiversity means the variety of life on Earth—plants, animals, microorganisms, and ecosystems. The theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact” highlights how small actions in our communities can help protect global biodiversity. Planting trees, reducing pollution, saving water, protecting wildlife, and using resources wisely all contribute to a healthier planet. When individuals and communities act responsibly at the local level, the combined effect creates a positive global impact on nature and environmental sustainability.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: National
With participation of: student and general public
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: Nadia Khan (nadiakhanyousufzai@gmail.com) - Pakistan Musuem of Natural History,Islamabad,Pakistan
22 May 2026, Islamabad, Pakistan, Online
An online Youth Dialogue on World Biodiversity Day - Local actions in Pakistan for global impact
this online dialogue will bring together young conservation leaders, environmental advocates, students and national & international biodiversity professionals to discuss practical local solutions for biodiversity conservation in Pakistan
Activity type: Its a dialogue with youth sharing their local actions for biodiversity conservations and a dialogue with youth and professionals working in biodiversity space
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/worldbiodiversityday-biodiversity-youthleadership-share-7461733802734792704-fX83?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAkK8UsB0IK_BFuDRNDiKAs0spIFxdSbbZs
Contact: Javeria Afzal (javeriaafzal1980@gmail.com) - NBSAP AP
14 May 2026 - 15 May 2026, Talara, Peru, In person
Salvando el Cortarrama Peruano en Piedritas
Teach 5th and 6th year students from Santa Elena junior school, Piedritas, about the conservation of the threatened Peruvian Plantcutter bird and its dry forest habitat. Piedritas school is next to a small native forest where the Plantcutter can be found. Event is led by Jeremy Flanagan, a leading expert on the bird and dry forest conservation.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/cortarrama/
Contact: Jeremy Flanagan (jnm.flanagan@gmail.com) - SOS Peruvian Plantcutter, ENEL Generación, Santa Elena School
22 May 2026, Lima, Peru, Online
Talk for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026: Local Action for Global Impact
The talk proposed for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 aims to highlight Peru’s national efforts in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, the actions undertaken by national institutions, as well as the role of local actors — including communities, producers, regional and local governments, the private sector, and academia — whose participation is essential to achieving the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: National
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://goo.su/CblIyk
Contact: Walter Reyes (greyesv@rree.gob.pe) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
21 May 2026, Luna, Apayao, Philippines, In person
Launching and Declaration of the Apayao State College Rainforestation Area as an Institutional Wildlife Sanctuary and Protected Area
Apayao Province, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is rich in biodiversity. As a member institution, Apayao State College (ASC) supports biodiversity conservation, environmental stewardship, and sustainable resource management.
ASC maintains a rainforestation area of native and endemic species serving as a living laboratory for instruction, research, extension, and habitat restoration.
The Environmental Sustainability and Governance Office (ESGO), with key units, proposes the declaration of the site as an Institutional Wildlife Sanctuary and Protected Area to strengthen protection and institutionalize conservation.
The initiative will be launched on May 22, 2026, during the International Day for Biological Diversity, themed “Acting Locally with Global Impact.”
It aims to formalize protection, enhance biodiversity awareness, strengthen Biosphere Reserve support, and promote the site as a living laboratory.
Activity type: Nature Walk, Launching activity and Signning of Commitment
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls; National Line Agencies and Faculty and Staff of Apayao State College
See more at: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584219448784
Contact: David A. Rodolfo (esgo.asc@gmail.com) - Apayao State College
22 May 2026, Banga, South Cotabato, Philippines, Online
Banga YES-O Digital Advocacy Campaign for Global Biodiversity Day
The Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) of Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines, is launching a student-led digital advocacy campaign for International Biodiversity Day. Aligned with the theme "Acting locally for global impact", Junior and Senior High School students are creating and sharing digital posters and photo essays from home. The campaign focuses on the "Source-to-sea" concept, educating the community on how localized, land-based plastic waste management directly protects both local and marine biodiversity. This initiative serves to build foundational environmental awarenesss and prepare student leaders for upcoming science frameworks this school year.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CWpsTdHae/
Contact: Michell B. Palaganas (palaganaschell28@gmail.com) - Banga National High School YES-O
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Virac, Philippines, In person
Biodiversity Day 2026: Acting Locally for Global Impact
Join us on May 22, 2026 as we celebrate International Day for Biodiversity through a community-centered event that highlights the importance of protecting nature, restoring ecosystems, and supporting local environmental action.
With the theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” this event will bring together community members, students, youth leaders, environmental advocates, educators, and local partners to promote biodiversity conservation through awareness activities, learning sessions, coastal and mangrove protection initiatives, and community participation.
This celebration aims to inspire people to take simple but meaningful actions—such as planting native species, protecting mangroves, reducing waste, conserving wildlife habitats, and supporting sustainable livelihoods—that contribute to a healthier planet for present and future generations.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/PACIFICTECHRTICCESSE/
Contact: Mark Joe Masagca (markjoemasagca@gmail.com) - PACIFICTECH Research Training Innovation Collaboration and Community Engagement for Sustainable and Safe Environment Inc.
23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Pagadian City, Philippines, In person
Marking the Trail, Protecting the Wild: Mt. Kulabog Biodiversity Day 2026
In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, the ZamboSur BioConservation Society will spearhead “Marking the Trail, Protecting the Wild: Mt. Kulabog Biodiversity Day 2026” on May 23–24, 2026 at Mt. Kulabog, Brgy. Gasa, Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur anchored on the global theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact.”
The overnight climb will gather mountaineers, BS Biology students formerly conducted biodiversity research in Mt. Kulabog, community members, and nature enthusiasts to collectively participate in biodiversity protection activities while experiencing the natural beauty of Mt. Kulabog firsthand.
A key highlight of the event is the installation of a conservation sign for the Almaciga tree -a critically endangered species and educational tarpaulins along the trail featuring Mt. Kulabog’s endemic, native, and threatened flora and fauna.
Activity type: Other
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/ZamboSurBioConservationSociety
Contact: Maricris Cudal (mcrisGcudal@gmail.com) - ZamboSur BioConservation Society
15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026, Évora, Portugal, In person
BioBlitz - Herdade da Mitra
The 24-hour BioBlitz returns to Herdade da Mitra, the University of Évora’s experimental farm. Participants can explore independently or join researchers on guided walks to learn how to identify different species. Whether alone, with friends, or with family, this event offers a unique opportunity to discover biodiversity just outside the city boundaries. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Carlos Godinho (capg@uevora.pt) - Universidade de Évora
22 May 2026, Coimbra, Portugal, In person
Coimbra Embraces Biodiversity
The Municipality of Coimbra and the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) of the University of Coimbra will mark the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 with a session focused on urban biodiversity and the presentation of projects related to sustainability and environmental conservation. The event will take place at Estação Nova (11:00–13:00) and will feature an opening contribution by Professor Helena Freitas, initiator of the project.
The session will include presentations of the European projects B_Green and BeeConnected SUDOE, which promote biodiversity conservation, urban ecosystem enhancement, and the protection of wild pollinators.
The event also launches the initiative “Coimbra Embraces Biodiversity”, a long-term programme aiming to engage citizens, institutions, and researchers in valuing and protecting urban biodiversity, aligning with the UN theme “Acting locally for global impact.”
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://cfe.uc.pt/coimbra-assinala-dia-internacional-da-biodiversidade-e-lanca-iniciativa-inedita-que-envolve-toda-a-comunidade/
Contact: Miguel Ferreira (miguel.ferreira@uc.pt) - Municipality of Coimbra and the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) of the University of Coimbra
22 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026, São Brás de Alportel, Portugal, In person
Fireflies, orchids and other natural treasures of São Brás de Alportel
An initiative focused on the wild species and wild places of São Brás de Alportel, Algarve and the urgency of their conservation, highlighting individual actions that make a meaningful difference in remarkable species. It explores the intricate ecological webs of the regions, from fungi, to orchids and their polinators, to snails and firelifes, demonstrating how nature is interconnected, including with us. The primary objective is to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity by fostering deep reflection on the true meaning of the concept. It aims to raise awareness of how humanity is embedded within this living network, encouraging a shift towards a proactive participation in the preservation of local ecosystems.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.cm-sbras.pt/pt/agenda/37549/pirilampos-orquideas-e-outros-tesouros-de-sao-bras-de-alportel.aspx
Contact: Sérgio Henriques (henriquesbio@gmail.com) - Câmara Municipal de São Brás de Alportel
22 May 2026, Romania, In person
Harmony with Nature – Young Explorers for Biodiversity
Students from Class I B, from “Ana Lugojana” school in Bucharest, Romania, will take part in educational and creative activities dedicated to the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026.
Through discussions, interactive workshops, nature observations, eco-friendly crafts, collaborative projects and artistic activities, children will discover the importance of biodiversity, environmental protection and sustainable development.
The project encourages empathy towards nature, responsible behavior and active involvement in protecting our planet.
Together, we learn that every small action can help preserve the beauty and balance of life on Earth.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
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Contact: Florentina Daniela Georgescu (fd.georgescu@gmail.com) - Class I B
27 May 2026, Oradea, Romania, In person
BioUniversity on campus
We will explore the campus of University of Oradea with students to learn how to use iNaturalist and how to upload images for BioUniversity Oradea project. The activity will be coordinated by dr. Diana Cupșa ans dr. Adriana Petruș. the biologist students who already are initiated in the activity will help the other students to use iNaturalist and make observations. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Academic community
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Diana Cupsa (cupsa2007@yahoo.com) - University of Oradea
22 May 2026, Água Grande, Sao Tome and Principe, In person
FoCo Biodiversidade
São Tomé e Príncipe destaca-se mundialmente pela sua biodiversidade única, sendo atualmente o único país do mundo com todo o seu território classificado como Reserva Mundial da Biosfera pela UNESCO, reforçando a designação de “Galápagos de África”. Este reconhecimento resulta dos esforços contínuos do Governo e dos seus parceiros estratégicos na conservação ambiental.
A BirdLife International continua a apoiar ações voltadas para a promoção da investigação científica, o fortalecimento das capacidades locais e a valorização da comunicação sobre a natureza de São Tomé e Príncipe.
Sob o lema “Agindo localmente para um impacto global: a juventude no centro da mudança”, esta edição pretende reforçar a consciência coletiva sobre a conservação da biodiversidade, destacando o papel fundamental da juventude como agente de mudança e promotora de práticas sustentáveis para as futuras gerações.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Development partners, private sector
Campaign pillars covered: Share
See more at:
Contact: Vânia Trovoada (vania.trovoada@birdlife.org) - BirdLife International
21 May 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Hybrid
International Day for Biodiversity in Saudi Arabia
The National Center for Wildlife is organizing an awareness seminar to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under the theme “Local Action for Global Impact,” to be held in Riyadh on 21 May 2026. The seminar aims to highlight the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in biodiversity conservation and showcase national initiatives that contribute to regional and global biodiversity and sustainable development goals.
The program includes opening remarks, expert presentations, awareness videos, and a panel discussion addressing terrestrial and marine biodiversity, protected areas management, and national capacity-building initiatives. The seminar also emphasizes the importance of local action in supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F329365315991%3Fp%3D4wXOR3ZvCH6ucSJOtU%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=8f967612-afb3-4e9f-99c1-f37b41b87f6c&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true
Contact: Faisal Shuraim (f.shuraim@ncw.gov.sa) - National Center for Wildlife
22 May 2026, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Hybrid
Radio talkback show
The celebration in Honiara will include street talk interviews and a livestream radio talkback show on the national radio station.
Activity type: Radio and Social Media campaign
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/people/Solomon-Islands-office-of-Environment-and-Conservation-Division/100069112094254/
Contact: Luke Mae and Hazlyn Martha (LMae@mecdm.gov.sb) - Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology
23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Nasteha Muse, Somalia, In person
Communities for Conservation
“Communities for Conservation” is a community-based biodiversity awareness outreach initiative to be held in Burtinle District and surrounding settlements in Puntland, Somalia, in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026. The event responds to increasing wildlife poaching and illegal trade affecting antelopes and gazelles in the region. In line with the IDB 2026 campaign theme, “Look and Learn, Connect and Act, and Share,” the initiative will engage communities, youth, elders, religious leaders, local police, and law enforcement authorities through awareness sessions, dialogue, and public outreach activities promoting wildlife protection and coexistence. The event aims to shift conservation engagement from indoor workshops to direct field-based community action and strengthen community stewardship for biodiversity conservation.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Law enforcement
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: http://moeaccpl.so/?fbclid=IwVERDUAR0AxtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1dVmKh4C70YEJgkmIoeWI0edAoFbBqN41eHn_UMAWc0WvV2EDuHtCl3TpxA_aem_rd0u4j84PQYDYPGsXKr5Aw
Contact: Nasteho Muse (nasteha.mc@gmail.com) - Ministry of Envirinmnet, Range and Climate Change
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Stanger, South Africa, Online
International school support
I will participate in International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 to learn about and support local biodiversity conservation. My activities include attending an information session on national biodiversity targets and NBSAPs, joining a community walk to observe native species, and sharing key messages using the official IDB 2026 toolkit. I want to understand how individuals can contribute to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through education and small actions. By engaging with students and community members, I hope to raise awareness, encourage nature-positive behaviors, and inspire others to protect ecosystems. I am committed to taking part, learning, and advocating for a sustainable future.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
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Contact: Qiniso magula (mthokozisimagqibelo@gmail.com) -
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2027, Andriesvale Northern Cape, South Africa, Hybrid
BlueDignity
The BlueDignity transforms temporary aid into a permanent, climate-resilient rural utility.
The rural villages can become:
• UNESCO-aligned WASH demonstration site
• Women-led economic hub
• Fully Circular for Water/WASH & Food Nexus
• Scalable blueprints across Africa
The Indigenous People of Khoi San program launch.
Andriesvale, located in Northern Cape close to the Kalahari desert, is a rural community of approximately 1,500 people it is the homeland of the Khoi San people. As it was official given to the Khoi San tribe in 1999 it does not fall under service provisioning of South Africa.
Residents who rely on agriculture and small-scale enterprises but in a very hash environment with little access to fertiliser, healthy soil and clean cooking
The village lacks reliable water and sanitation infrastructure, forcing residents to depend on contaminated borehole water and ponds shared with livestock. These unsafe water sources expose women and children to waterborne diseases.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: www.bluedignity.org
Contact: Rene Frank (rfh@sosnpo.org) - SOSNPO, Sanitation Ambassadors & INDEED
30 May 2026, Johannesburg, South Africa, In person
World Biodiversity Day Hennops River Cleanup
If you want to make a difference, it starts with you.
Not someday. Not someone else. You.
On 30 May, we’re gathering at the Hennops Revival River Cleanup @Zwartkop Country Club to do something simple but powerful — show up for a river that can’t speak for itself anymore.
It’s easy to feel like the problem is too big, too polluted, too far gone. But change has never come from waiting. It comes from people who decide that “enough” is a starting point, not a stopping point.
This isn’t just about picking up litter. It’s about dignity. It’s about restoring something that’s been neglected. It’s about proving that small actions, done together, still matter.
If you’ve ever looked at a place and thought, “someone should fix this” — this is your moment to be that someone.
Come get your hands dirty. Come be part of the turnaround.
30 May — Hennops Revival River Cleanup
Because real change always starts with someone choosing to care.
Activity type: Cleanup
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Scouts South Africa
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14fvCMAadi2/
Contact: Warren Rocchi (events@hennopsrevival.co.za) - Hennops River Revival
22 May 2026, Malaga, Spain, In person
Celebrating our biodiversity
Hasha Kids will explore our natural surroundings and record and register through taking a photo as well as drawing in our notebooks biodiversity that strikes their interest in landscape.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/hasha.connection?igsh=bzN3NGlmc3Rqbmdm
Contact: Cler Gil (hashaconnection@gmail.com) - Hasha, nature as our guide
22 May 2026, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, In person
The Spring of Mountain Life
As part of our ongoing workshop series in Nuwara Eliya, this session at Kikiliyamana College celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity with students aged 12–14 and their teachers. The workshop explores how global environmental challenges connect directly to the landscapes, ecosystems, and species around them, with a special focus on the ecological richness of Sri Lanka’s central highlands.
Through interactive drama, creative activities, and storytelling, participants will explore biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human impacts in engaging ways. The workshop also highlights the endemic and endangered Rhino-horned Lizard, a remarkable species found within their own montane landscape, helping students recognise that biodiversity is part of the life around them and worth protecting.
The second half of the day focuses on nature journaling and biodiversity photography, encouraging students and teachers to slow down, observe, and connect more deeply with local biodiversity.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/schoolyard_scientists/
Contact: Eshadi Mendis (eshadimendis@gmail.com) - Schoolyard Scientists
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Stockholm, Sweden, Online
Survival of the [F]riendly
In honor of International Biodiversity Day on May 22, we are open sourcing an exclusive excerpt from the upcoming book on the “Evolution of the Biosphere” in celebration of the invisible heroes of all Biological Diversity: The Microbes.
For eons they have diligently been driving the evolution of life through friendly networks. It is thanks to their collaborative nature that we share this planet with crocodiles, fungi and oak trees. They are the teeny tiny building blocks for all Biological Diversity everwhere. And they never stop. Their factories work 24 seven, every day of the year, and for 3,5 billion years. That deserves some respect.
They are the ultimate system engineers.
This story is also a celebration of the fearless female scientist who dared to stand her ground until her mindblowing theory on serial endosymbiosis was eventually vindicated. The brave Lynn Margulis.
Welcome to learn about the Survival of the [F]riendly -free access!
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/survival-friendly-cecilia-repinski-mwvyf/?trackingId=xX1wTEU9QBGQBlOS3tywTw%3D%3D
Contact: Cecilia Repinski (cecilia@gaiacene.org) - Gaiacene Labs (www.gaiacene.org) with the author Cecilia Repinski
27 May 2026, Gävle, Sweden, In person
International Day for Biological Diversity
Biologist Lars Hillström will give a presentation on Citizen Science, BioUNIVERSITY, and iNaturalist, open to colleagues, students, and the general public. After the presentation, participants will explore the campus to observe and record local flora and fauna using the iNaturalist app. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Academic community
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Olov Dahlin (Olov.Dahlin@hig.se) - University of Gävle
22 May 2026 - 25 May 2026, Wallerfield, Trinidad and Tobago, In person
Acting Locally for Biodiversity: Food Gardens, Hydroponics and Ecotourism at Carifarms
This biodiversity event showcases how local action can support global sustainability goals through integrated food systems, habitat restoration, and ecological education.
Hosted at Carifarms, an emerging ecotourism and biodiversity site in Trinidad and Tobago, activities include:
• Joy Garden memorial planting initiative
• Tree planting and biodiversity enhancement
• Farm biodiversity and ecotourism tours
• Demonstration of hydroponic food systems featuring cucumber, cauliflower, and bok choy production
• Education on home gardening, spices, and sustainable food systems
• Community dialogue on biodiversity, food resilience, and ecological stewardship
The event demonstrates how farms can function as productive socioecological spaces that combine conservation, food production, education, and livelihoods.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: sufoodtt.com
Contact: Patricia Jaggasar-Clement (sufoodtt@gmail.com) - Dr Patricia Jaggasar, Director, Sufood Beverage Manufacturing Ltd, Mr Emmanuel Clement, Director, Sufood Beverage Manufacturing Ltd, Mr Mitra Sant, Director, Hermitage Limestone Ltd / Carifarms, Ms Dana Ali, Farm Manager, Carifarms Ltd.
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Tunisia, In person
ITU BioBlitz 2026
ITU Campus BioBlitz 2026 aims to find and identify as many species as possible in the Ayazaga Campus of Istanbul Technical University on the occasion of Biodiversity Day 2026.
Date: May 21, 2026 Thursday
Time: 9.30 - 15.00
Place: ITU Ayazaga Campus.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/itu-tur-say-2026
Contact: Bengisu Sensoy (sensoyb16@itu.edu.tr) - Istanbul Technical University Sustainability Office
22 May 2026, tunis, Tunisia, In person
Seminar “Local Actions, Global Impact : Acting Locally to Preserve Biodiversity and Generate Sustainable Impacts Worldwide”
Under the 2026 theme “From Local Actions to Global Impact”, the Ministry of Environment, with the support of national and international partners, will organize an information day on 22 May 2026 to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. The event aims to raise awareness, strengthen multi-stakeholder dialogue, showcase national reports and cooperation project achievements, and encourage collective action for biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management.
The event will provide a key platform for presenting the latest national reports published in 2026 on biodiversity, biosafety, and access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing (Nagoya Protocol). It will also highlight the achievements of cooperation projects and identify future priorities to strengthen the implementation of national and international environmental commitments.
The Seminar will take place at the Tunis Diplomatic Academy, under the auspice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/MinEnvironment
Contact: HATEM BEN BELGACEM (hatem_medd@yahoo.fr) - Tunisian Ministry of Environment
9 Jun 2026, Tunis, Tunisia, In person
Kick-off Green4Value project (Projet ARESSE/GREEN IMPACT)
The kick-off of the project aims to promote the sustainable management of Tunisian arboretums and add value to high-potential forest species. Through multidisciplinary research, it deploys solutions that balance biodiversity conservation with local socio-economic growth. The kick-off event will officially launch these activities and strengthen collaboration among all key stakeholders.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Experts and scientific
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/projet-green4value-54521a3b1
Contact: Dr. Issam TOUHAMI (touhamissam03@gmail.com) - The National Research Institute for Rural Engineering, Water, and Forestry (INRGREF)
22 May 2026, Ankara, Türkiye, Online
2026 Biodiversity Day Special Broadcast “Acting locally for global impact.”
2026 Biodiversity Day Special Broadcast
“Acting locally for global impact”
As part of Biodiversity Day on 22 May, we are organizing a special live broadcast in which we will address biodiversity from different areas of expertise.
This year’s theme reminds us that biodiversity loss is a global crisis, but that solutions often begin at the local scale through knowledge, awareness, education, monitoring, conservation, and action.
In the panel, we will discuss biodiversity in the context of education, freshwater ecosystems, marine life, civil society initiatives, botany, herbaria, paleobiodiversity, and the global importance of Anatolia.
Anatolia is a unique geography where different biogeographical regions, high endemism, rich ecosystem diversity, and a strong evolutionary heritage converge. For this reason, every right step taken locally is also part of our global responsibility for biodiversity.
Date: 22 May 2026
Time: 19:00
YouTube Live Broadcast
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: National
With participation of: The event will bring together experts, researchers, civil society representatives, students, and all those interested in biodiversity.
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.youtube.com/live/aYCcqcW5Uhs
Contact: Hakan GÜR (evoeko@googlegroups.com) - The event will be held in collaboration with the Rural Environment and Forestry Problems Research Association, the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Association, and the Flora Research Association.
19 May 2025 - 27 May 2026, Kampala, Uganda, Online
Before conservation had a name
The campaign positions the Buganda clan totem system as the world's oldest community conservation movement one that protected biodiversity centuries before the word "conservation" even existed. It reframes indigenous cultural knowledge not as tradition for tradition's sake, but as cutting-edge ecological wisdom that modern science is only now catching up to.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://x.com/buyeforum
Contact: Aminah Nassali (Buyeforum@gmail.com) - Buganda Youth in Enviroment Forum
15 May 2026, Kampala, Uganda, In person
Buhweju Ecotourism and Cultural Festival/Buhweju Go Green Campaign for Environment conservation and climate action
Buhweju Ecotourism and Cultural Festival/Buhweju Go Green Campaign for Environment Conservation and Climate Action is an initiative to raise awareness on conservation of endangered natural resources and embracing sustainable tourism with a connection route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The initiative brings together local grassroot communities, professionals, and Ecotourism enthusiasts to share lived experiences. ",
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Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
See more at: https://cicd.ug
Contact: Jonan Nduhuura (cicdinfo98@gmail.com) - Centre for Integrated Community Development-Uganda (CICD-UGANDA)
22 May 2026, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, In person
Walk for Peace
Our Walk for Peace is an Ecumenical Walk starting from Farm St Church at 10am and heading to Westminster Cathedral where we will pause for prayers in the Piazza before heading on to Southwark Cathedral. Here we will join in the Mass with Canon Michael Branch at 12.30pm.
On this World Biodiversity Day we will pray for Care of Our Common Home and remember the Pope's Encyclical "Laudato Si" which reminds us that everything is connected. #LaudatoSi #Careforourcommonhome
Activity type: Walk
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: www.justiceandpeace.org.uk
Contact: Anita Tozzi (justiceandpeace@rcdow.org.uk) - Caritas Westminster
15 May 2026 - 30 May 2026, New York, United States of America, Hybrid
Paradise by Ian Hutton & Selva Ozelli
Paradise\" is a collaborative environmental art exhibition featuring photographs by naturalist Ian Hutton and oil paintings by artist Selva Ozelli. The show highlights the vulnerable ecosystem of Australia's Lord Howe Island to raise awareness about the severe threats of global warming, climate change, and habitat loss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZGorGmnvew
Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZGorGmnvew
Contact: Miriam Cinquegrana (miriamc@ldeo.columbia.edu) - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
22 May 2026, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America, In person
JHS '27 Adopt-a-Spot Cleanup
The class of 2027 at JHS is sponsoring a cleanup after school on Friday, May 22nd at their County Adopt-a-Spot near the school. All students are welcome! The group will walk with a chaperone to the Adopt-a-Spot location via the interpretive trail behind school. They will collect any trash along the trail and around the Adopt-a-Spot.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/jhs_class27
Contact: Jude Pelletier (judepell8@gmail.com) - Jamestown High School Class of 2027
22 May 2026, Arcadia, United States of America, Hybrid
CIEDM Actions for Bees & Biodiversity @ Arcadia Ecohome Microforest
We nature lovers and grassroots at CIEDM are holding a local event to support and take part in three national and global awareness campaigns in following four consecutive days and all for nature conservation to protect species, habitats and ecosystems: World Bee Day and Reduce Your Lawn Day on May 20, Outdoor Classroom Day on May 21, and International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Our actions at the Arcadia Ecohome Microforest, a Certified Wildlife Habitat, Certified Pollinator Garden and Certified Bee Friendly Farm with 500+ flowering trees and uncountable ground covers and tall grasses, include rewilding landscapes, restoring the forest ecosystems for wild bees, enhancing soil biodiversity with organic waste from tree trimming, and engaging a bioblitz walk in the woods and a social media campaign to raise awareness of those four campaigns ad what we are doing at the pocket forest.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/ciedmeco/
Contact: Dr. Edward Huang (ciedmeco@gmail.com) - California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM)
15 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, In person
"Clean Forest, Clean River - Healthy Future! Local Actions."
Event Program: "Clean Forest, Clean River - Healthy Future! Local Actions for Global Impact." Lecture on the harm of illegal dumping to human health and the national park ecosystem.
- Announce a drawing contest about the harm of litter to nature and humans. Post submitted entries on the national park's Instagram page (from May 20 to June 5). Award the most voted entries on June 5 (for elementary school students).
- Distribute bags and gloves after the lecture, and then head to the illegal dump site on the border with the national park. Schoolchildren collect litter along the way (for high school students).
- Cleanup of the illegal dump by local residents and park rangers using the park's tractor.
- Set up a sign at the site of the former illegal dump.
- Transport the litter on the park's tractor to the official landfill in the Bulungursky District, along with a park employee.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/zarafshonmilliytabiatbogi?igsh=
Contact: Aleksandra Zaslavskaya (alexaz.0011777@gmail.com) - Zarafshan national natural park with the support of the Zoinet Ecology Network (https://zoinet.org/) and the Collaborative Ecosystem Partnership Fund for the Conservation of Critical Ecosystems in Fragile States (CEPF) (https://www.cepf.net)
22 May 2026, Lusaka, Zambia, Online
our biodiversity
This event talks about the different types of biodiversity we have how its important we protect them as a community
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at:
Contact: Fatness Ngoma (fatnessngoma@gmail.com) - Femino EcoBlossom
23 May 2026, Zambia, Online
Biodiversity Beyond Borders: Local Solutions for Global Impact Webinar
The webinar brings together actors from diverse disciplines leading conservation work in Zambia that directly and indirectly contributes to global biodiversity conservation goals. The webinar is tailored for conservation experts, local community actors, youth, and academia to advance biodiversity conservation in their communities and provide a platform for knowledge sharing and building connections from already existing actions for broader collaborative work in research, local community restoration efforts, awareness-making, and policy advocacy. The webinar will go from 4pm to 5:30pm.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/zambiaybn
Contact: Autone Mululuma (ybnzambia@gmail.com) - Global Youth Biodiversity Network Zambia
Biodiversity is the living web that sustains humanity.
Yet, climate chaos, pollution, and the relentless exploitation of land, ocean and freshwater, are pushing the natural world towards breakdown – with devastating consequences for people, livelihoods, and sustainable development.
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework shows the way forward. But we must pick up the pace – with ambition and accountability.
Governments must lead by accelerating implementation, mobilizing finance, and closing capacity gaps that hold back progress. But as this year’s theme reminds us, success depends on action far beyond national capitals. Indigenous Peoples and local communities, women and young people, academia, businesses, cities and regions all have a vital role in protecting and restoring nature.
The United Nations is supporting Member States through inclusive, science‑based action – updating national biodiversity strategies, expanding protected areas, restoring ecosystems, and integrating nature into sustainable development planning and climate action.
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, let us champion those acting locally for global impact – and work together to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, so people and nature flourish together.
International Youth Environmental Journalists Forum & Launch of the Green Information Integrity Initiative
This hybrid forum addresses a critical but overlooked dimension of the 2026 IDB theme "Acting locally for global impact": local biodiversity actions cannot achieve global influence without credible, verifiable information infrastructure. Two initiatives will be launched: (1) Youth Eco-Journalist Growth Program, training young reporters to cover biodiversity stories with verified data and digital verification skills under UNESCO MIL methodology; (2) Green Information Integrity Initiative, a commitment framework for media to combat environmental misinformation through fact-verification and source-attribution standards. The forum will produce a Declaration on Youth-Led Ecological Communication and Digital Integrity for submission to UN frameworks including UNESCO MIL Alliance and the Global Digital Compact. Organized by ICO with support from New Youth International Communication Center, China Discovery News Agency, and Hainan Yanhuang Culture Institute.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.newyouth.org.cn
Contact: Chen Beier (info@icoun.org) - International Communication Organization (ICO)
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Hong Kong (with activities across five continents), China, Hybrid
Eastern Civilization Communication Project: Sharing Traditional Ecological Wisdom on International Day for Biological Diversity
The Eastern Civilization Communication Project disseminates the wisdom of Eastern civilizations worldwide. On IDB 2026, it highlights the ecological dimension: the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature and following nature's way. The KMGBF recognizes traditional knowledge as vital for biodiversity conservation, yet Eastern ecological philosophy remains underrepresented globally. Through WHMO's five-continent network, local branches will document traditional ecological practices, explore biodiversity wisdom in cultural heritage, and connect communities with global biodiversity goals — demonstrating that Eastern ecological knowledge is a living resource contributing to the 2026 theme "Acting locally for global impact."
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.unhm.org
Contact: Xuegang Chen (info@unhm.org) - orld Hongmen Organization (WHMO)
18 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Cartagena, Colombia, Online
International Biodiversity Day, Gathering Local Actions for Global Impact
The Ecosystems of the Caribbean Region of Colombia, are one of the most transformed and threatened in the world, resources and ecosystem services availability, that once got facilitate the human populations settling, have been changing over time, as well as their characteristics and functionalities, driving some animals and plants populations to local extinctions, or to tolerate conditions that could create changes on them, sometimes drastic, in their biology or behavior.
With the aim of celebrate and commemorate a year more of the International Biodiversity Day, we will share a series of introductory videos, to the actions that some local leaders are developing, from different municipalities of the Bolívar department, in Colombia, for the knowledge and conservation of our biodiversity, and we will give them a recognizing because of their actions, as a proof of the global impact of the local actions.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Other
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/roostingecology/
Contact: Bioteco Foundation (solucionesbioteco@gmail.com) - Fundación Bioteco - Biodiversidad, Territorio y Comunidad
19 May 2026, Medellín, Colombia, Online
Naturalismo en un país megadiverso
Taller virtual gratuito, dirigido a docentes de escuelas y colegios, para crear su propio Proyecto Naturalista para tu institución educativa.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYYQOWLmwDy/?img_index=1
Contact: Juliana Cardona-Duque (cbuces@ces.edu.co) - Universidad CES
20 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Acandi, Colombia, Hybrid
Expansion of the protected area of a Sanctuary to include Coral Reefs
Colombia took a vital step for the conservation of the Caribbean Chocó and the Darién with the expansion of the Sanctuary of Wildlife and Flora in Acandí, Playón, Playona, including now San Francisco, and Cabo Tiburón. It is a protected area that is strategic for the preservation of sea turtles, coral reefs, mangroves, and other essential ecosystems located near the border between Colombia and Panama. The expansion adds almost 63,000 new hectares and allows the Sanctuary to now cover more than 89,000 hectares, from Cabo Tiburón, on the border with Panama, to the San Francisco area, south of the Gulf of Darién. The process responds to a long-standing demand from the local communities Councils Cocomanorte, Cocomaseco, and Cocomasur; and the Civil Society (Since 2008 Foundation ICRI Colombia, 2019 Mission Blue and 2023 International Coral Reef Observatory). The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development has just signed in situ, the new resolution.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Social Media
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/ICRObservatory/
Contact: Nohora Galvis (nohora.galvis@gmail.com) - International Coral Reef Observatory
22 May 2026, CIENAGA, Colombia, Hybrid
PRIMER DIALOGO NACIONAL: LECCIONES DE LA COP-16 REFLEXIONES PARA UN FUTURO EN ARMONÍA CON LA NATURALEZA
El municipio de Ciénaga, Magdalena, es un pilar fundamental para la biodiversidad colombiana al albergar gran parte de la Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta (CGSM). Este ecosistema, reconocido internacionalmente como Reserva de la Biosfera (UNESCO) y sitio Ramsar, actúa como un humedal estuarino clave para la reproducción de peces, manglares, aves migratorias y mamíferos, vital para la regulación hídrica del Caribe.
El Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica el municipio de Ciénaga será sede nacional de EL PRIMER GRAN DIALOGO NACIONAL LECCIONES DE LA COP-16: REFLEXIONES PARA UN FUTURO EN ARMONÍA CON LA NATURALEZA.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: WALTER CARCAMO CABALLERO (sumatealosabc@gmail.com) - CAMINO AL 2030
22 May 2026, Heredia, Costa Rica, In person
Taller Convivencia con vida silvestre
Taller participativo donde se abordará tema de interacción de humanos con vida silvestre y las buenas prácticas de gestión de residuos.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Líderes comunales
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CiP8iUz14/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Contact: Gina Paola Sulecio Castillo (Gsulecio@esph-sa.com) - ESPH, Municipalidad San Rafael, HWA, CONAGEBIO-MINAE, Costa Rica Silvestre
22 May 2026, International event, Costa Rica, Online
Celebrating Cave Biodiversity. Cave Animal of the Year Campaign
The UIS Biology Commission celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026. Keynote speaker, Stefano Mammola, opens with "Closing the gap between society and science in subterranean biology," highlighting how public awareness drives conservation. Members from Australia, Germany, and Italy present their national CAOTY strategies, demonstrating how local ecosystems drive global health.
The Union Internationale de Spéléologie (UIS) is the global umbrella organization for speleology. Its Biology Commission coordinates international research and conservation of cave-dwelling species, fostering cooperation between scientists and cave explorers worldwide to protect subterranean life.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; NGOs
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/UISCaveBiologyCommission
Contact: Ana K. Celis - Secretary of the UIS Biology Commission (uiscavebiology@gmail.com) - Biology Commission, International Union of Speleology
20 May 2026, Sinj, Croatia, In person
“Biodiversity in Danger – Small Steps for a Big Change”
Activity Description:
On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, students (3rd and 4rth grade, economics) will participate in an activity focused on raising awareness about the importance of nature conservation and biodiversity protection. Through research and creative work, students will analyze the main causes of biodiversity loss, including climate change, pollution, invasive species, overexploitation of natural resources, and changes in land and sea use. Students will collect data, create educational posters and visual presentations, and discuss the importance of sustainable development and environmentally responsible behavior. The activity will encourage the development of environmental awareness, critical thinking, research and communication skills, while highlighting the importance of local action in preserving global ecological balance.
Activity Organizer:
Nada Ratković, Secondary Vocational School Ban Josip Jelačić Sinj
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://ss-strukovna-banajosipajelacica-sinj.skole.hr/
Contact: Nada Ratković (nada.ratkovic1@gmail.com) - Srednja strukovna škola bana Josipa Jelačića, Nada Ratković
22 May 2026, Zadar, Croatia, In person
POSLUŠAJ GLAS PRIRODE
The event was created in collaboration with several public institutions that manage protected areas and areas of the ecological network, with the aim of jointly promoting the importance of nature conservation, biodiversity and a sustainable relationship with the environment.
Visitors can expect a rich program of educational and interactive workshops through which we will get to know nature and its inhabitants in a fun, creative and research way. For the most curious, we have also prepared a fun knowledge quiz with a handful of valuable prizes.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; general public
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://np-paklenica.hr/hr/novosti-paklenica-hr/item/2332-poslu%C5%A1aj-glas-prirode-%E2%80%93-dan-posve%C4%87en-prirodi,-u%C4%8Denju-i-zajedni%C5%A1tvu
Contact: Norma Fressel (norma.fressel@gmail.com) - U NP Paklenica, JU PP Velebit, JU PP Vransko jezero, JU PP Telašćica, JU Natura Jadera, JU PP Biokovo i Pećinski park Grabovača uz podršku Ministarstva zaštite okoliša i zelene tranzicije.
1 Jul 2026 - 22 Aug 2026, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hybrid
Éclat floral
Le concours « Éclat Floral » de Sunflos réinvente la floriculture à Goma et Bukavu sous le thème « L’Afrique, berceau de l’humanité ». En mariant traditions et fleurs naturelles, cet événement célèbre l'excellence et l'histoire africaine à l'échelle mondiale.
Le parcours comprend trois phases : inscriptions à 10 $, éliminatoires digitales (10 finalistes par ville) et finale en direct à Bukavu. Le public peut booster les votes (500 FC pour 3 points) ou utiliser un billet « Sponsor » (30 points) pour départager le podium à trois niveaux et les champions locaux.
Le projet vise avant tout à moderniser l’apiculture locale. Tous les bénéfices financeront la construction de ruches modernes pour professionnaliser la filière et protéger les abeilles, actrices clés de notre biodiversité. Une alliance unique entre élégance et éco-citoyenneté au Kivu.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Vainqueur Lukama (sunflos.flower@gmail.com) - Sunflos
20 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Hybrid
Social Media Campaing
From the 20th of May we will be reciving posts and sharing stories on multiple platforms of people sharing the biodiversity near them. And sharing posts on NGO's that have been involved on the targets.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: National
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/ambienterd/
Contact: Maria Helena (mahelena@ambiente.gob.do) - Ministry of Enviroment and Natural Resources
24 May 2026, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic, In person
Ke Rally
The Natural Museum of history and Nature is making a Rally centering about knowledge about the biodiversity in the Dominican Republic
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYR7F42FZZ2/?img_index=1
Contact: Maria Helena (mahelena@ambiente.gob.do) - Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
21 May 2026, Javouhey, European Union, In person
First Restitution regarding Biodiversity MY MIDDLE SCHOOL MY BIODIVERSITY
Students are in a challenge entitled MY MIDDLE SCHOOL, MY BIODIVERSITY (copyright Judith Priam).
They are making more visible biodiversity inside their Middle School, and will produce an Atlas of Biodiversity, and some more tools related to pillars of the campaign : Look and Learn/ Connect and Act/ Share.
The Director of Paule Berthelot Middle School is Mrs Sylvie AZAMA.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: PRIAM Judith (priamjud@gmail.com) - CLG PAULE BERTHELOT
22 May 2026, Paris, France, In person
Biodiversité et Art : Quand la Nature Inspire l’Humanité
Cette rencontre exceptionnelle au Musée du Louvre proposera :
• Une visite guidée thématique autour de la représentation de la nature dans l’art
• Une table ronde sur biodiversité, culture et engagement citoyen
• Un espace d’échange entre associations, étudiants, chercheurs et acteurs engagés pour la transition écologique
L’objectif de cette initiative est de promouvoir une réflexion collective sur le rôle de la culture et de l’éducation dans la préservation du vivant.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.caeseceaedd.org/informa-es-do-evento-e-registro/biodiversite-et-art-quand-la-nature-inspire-lhumanite
Contact: Mara Rute Hercelin (adm@caese.education) - Centre d'Études Avancées en Éducation et Devéloppement Durable
22 May 2026, Magdeburg, Germany, In person
BioUNIVERSITY Walk
Participants will explore biodiversity on the OVGU campus using the iNaturalist app, learning how citizen science can support biodiversity research and conservation through the observation and documentation of local species. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Academic community, local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Antonio Roselli (antonio.roselli@ovgu.de) - Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
22 May 2026, Kalamata, Greece, In person
Biodiversity on wheels: Raising awareness through urban transport
On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, I created and will present to the citizens of Kalamata, in collaboration with ASTIKO KTEL Kalamatas the first urban bus in the world that “speaks” about biodiversity loss.
The bus was wrapped with the “Biodiversity stripes”, a visual representation of biodiversity decline from 1970 to 2020, created by Professor Miles Richardson. The colours gradually transition from green to grey, symbolising the loss of wildlife species and ecosystems over time. The initiative aimed to bring biodiversity awareness directly into citizens’ daily lives through public transport. The bus also displayed scientific information based on the Living Planet Index, highlighting the dramatic decline in global wildlife populations over the past 50 years. Through this moving awareness campaign, public transport became a powerful tool for environmental education and climate communication.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.amna.gr/home/article/992973/Stous-dromous-tis-Kalamatas-ena-leoforeio-minuma-gia-tin-apoleia-tis-biopoikilotitas
Contact: Makios Nasos (nmakios@gmail.com) - Nasos Makios, EU Climate Pact Ambassador | ASTIKO KTEL Kalamatas
29 May 2026, Hράκλειο, Greece, In person
TEXNH KAI ΦΥΣΗ
we walked in nature saw the beautiful and the ugly listened to a beautiful stoty from the group coordimator about the precious gifts of nature wrote and drew pictures about how we would become good frinds with nature.
Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: THEODOSIA ARGYRAKI-ASARGIOTAKI (arttheod@gmai.com) - vivliotaxideytes tis rodaygis
22 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Romonya, Hungary, In person
Do for the Birds! Do for Life!
To mark the International Day for Biological Diversity, we are significantly expanding the range of bird conservation measures available at the research station: we are installing waterers, setting up additional birdhouses, and enhancing the daily lives of our feathered friends with bird baths and dust baths. But we haven’t forgotten the smallest creatures either: we’re building insect hotels, bat houses, and butterfly waterers, and increasing the biodiversity of the habitat is also a key priority: we are introducing new species to the research station’s grounds, expanding the native plant population, and planting species that particularly support our pollinators—such as flowers that bloom at night.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: www.bird-nbs.hu
Contact: Amrein Tamásné Miskolczi Boglárka (bird.nbs.hungary@gmail.com) - Ecological Farm and Bird-Nest Box Station
8 May 2026 - 20 May 2026, Noida, India, Online
Biodiversity’2026 Painting Competition
The Formative Creators Initiative-FCi is pleased to announce a zero-fee, online, international painting competition, on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity 2026. Based on this year’s theme- “Acting Locally for Global Impact”, FCi is inviting entries for an international painting competition. Works done on any 2-D surface, using any media is eligible to enter. Per applicant, single entry allowed. Clearly write your name, age and full-affiliation at the bottom margin of your painting/drawing/sketch. Minimal-text Infographics could also be considered. Send .jpg/.jpeg images in 300dpi. Attach a ‘note on subject’ and ‘artist biography’ - both, along with your work. No AI allowed, in any form. Send entries by 20 May 2026 (05:00pm IST) at formativecreators@gmail.com. Only winners will receive digital certificates through email.
FCi and its affiliates will retain full rights to the submitted ‘entry-images’ for event/advertising purposes. Must provide ‘No Objection’
Activity type: Community event or challenge
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
See more at:
Contact: Dr. Santosh Jha (formativecreators@gmail.com) - Formative Creators Initiative
12 May 2026 - 20 May 2026, Dehradun, India, Online
Digital Poster Competition – International Day for Biological Diversity 2026
The EIACP Programme Centre at the Wildlife Institute of India is organizing a Digital Poster Competition to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under the global theme “Acting locally for global impact”.
The competition aims to encourage students, youth, and citizens to creatively express the importance of biodiversity conservation and the role of local actions in achieving global environmental sustainability. Participants are invited to design original digital posters highlighting native biodiversity, ecological awareness, and community-driven conservation efforts.
Selected entries will be recognized and featured as part of the institute’s biodiversity outreach initiatives.
Activity type: Other
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://x.com/wii_eiacp
Contact: Amir Lone (eiacp@wii.gov.in) - EIACP Centre, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
15 May 2026, Padampur., India, In person
Plantation
More plantation,
Birdswaterpots.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Students
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1bbpe34hvF/
Contact: Surender insan (ssurenderinsan@gmail.com) - Dera Sacha Sauda
16 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Nimpith, India, In person
Act Locally - Think Globally
04 Abhay Pukurs (Fish Sanctuary Pond) has been setup where 24 indigenous fish varieties released. We will observe the situation of the fish varieties. 160 indigenous paddy conserved (in-situ) - exhibition of paddy will be arranged. Pollinator Garden will be setup in schools. Visit to Biodiversity Garden will be arranged for volunteers.
Activity type: Field activities and exhibition
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/LRRMission
Contact: Amitava Roy (secretary@rashmoni.org.in) - Lokamata Rani Rashmoni Mission
18 May 2026 - 31 May 2026, Ukhrul, India, Hybrid
Conservation, Preservation and Regeneration of Native Wild fruits
Conservation, Preservation and Regeneration of Native Wild fruits
Native wild fruit plants are critical for preserving biodiversity, maintaining food security, and sustaining traditional knowledge (TK) systems. They carry genes that are more resistant to climate stressors, diseases, and pests than conventional commercial crops, highly nutrient-dense, containing rich amounts of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, serve as vital food sources for local wildlife, pollinators, and seed-dispersing birds and mammals and have the potential for value-addition and processing. To protect them three primary methods namely In-situ Conservation, Ex-situ Conservation, and Processing and Value addition are significant. The knowledge gain from our documentation of these important local species, we know some of them are reduced to few population. While those species which are abundant, are under-utilized due to the lack of processing and value-addition. We must bridge these gaps.
Activity type: Online as well as physical events
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://indiabiodiversity.org/group/Rainforest_Biodiversity_of_Phalee
Contact: Ngashangva (ngashangva.ng@gmail.com) - Rainforest Biodiversity of Phalee
19 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, India, In person
Safeguarding Himalayan Salamanders through Innovative Habitat Restoration
The Himalayan salamander (Tylototriton himalayanus) breeds in small seasonal wetlands (pokhris) between 1,000–3,000 m in the Darjeeling Hills. Less than 10% of known sites lie within protected areas. Our work involves collecting data on present habitat parameters (water quality, vegetation, threats). Based on these results, we are converting one private land parcel into a micro sanctuary – reviving ponds, removing invasive plants, and creating a functional breeding site. A single pond can be the difference between survival and extinction.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7463489636569432064
Contact: Malancha Dey (research@safeinch.org) - South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) in association with Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation and Terrakin Foundation
21 May 2026, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Hybrid
Online International Celebrations & Quiz of "The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2026" 2026 Theme Acting locally for global impact,”
Online International Celebrations of "The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2026"
2026 Theme Acting locally for global impact,”
Date : 21st May 2026, Thursday, 11:00 AM Onwards (GMT : +05:30, IST)
Venue : Zoom (Online)
Registration & E-Certificate Form: https://forms.gle/R4u3ECB8B2qHeBu4A
Online Quiz Form : https://forms.gle/ZWoCuk6FTwpDdjaE9
Joining Link for registered participants Online Zoom Meeting ID : 9705503767, Passcode : 2022
Online Zoom Joining Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9705503767?pwd=Q1VKVGJOUG4vN1Y0MmNMQllKSk8wUT09
Activities
Online Quiz Form Link: https://forms.gle/ZWoCuk6FTwpDdjaE9
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://sites.google.com/view/helenkellersinstitute/events/21may2026
Contact: Sri, Ravindra R M, A. Prof, HKIRRDC (ravindrahkdocp@gmail.com) - Environment & Biodiversity Students Club, Department of Clinical Psychology, HKIRRDC, Hyderabad
21 May 2026 - 30 May 2026, Jaipur, India, Hybrid
Education for Conservation
WORLD plans to organize “Education for Conservation” in collaboration with Various Government agencies and partners, with a vision to sensitize, aware, educate, motivate and associate community for building consensus for Biodiversity Conservation. Every person should respect Biodiversity and works towards restoration of local Biodiversity. Each one plays an important contribution towards local Biodiversity Conservation simultaneously conserving Global Biodiversity for Healthy Wellbeing of All.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Other
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: Adv. Manish Saxena (worldjpr@yahoo.com) - WORLD
22 May 2026 - 22 Jun 2026, Bamandanga, India, In person
Corridors of Coexistence: Acting Locally for Global Impact through Asian Elephant Conservation
In the foothills of North Bengal, ancient elephant migratory routes cut through tea gardens and fragmented forests, creating one of India’s most intense human elephant conflict zones. This event showcases our place-based conservation approach: extensive household surveys to map migration corridors and identify conflict hotspots, community biofencing as a non-lethal deterrence method, and coexistence frameworks centred on local communities. Restoring connectivity between protected areas reduces crop raids, property loss, and fatalities. True conservation builds a future where people and wildlife share the land safely.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7463467590594547713
Contact: Aritra Mukherjee (research@progyanfoundation.org) - Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation in association with South Asian Forum for Environment
22 May 2026, calicut, India, Online
Webinar on "Astrobiology on Earth: Extreme Cryptic Diversity and the Search for Universal Life"
Webinar on "Astrobiology on Earth: Extreme Cryptic Diversity and the Search for Universal Life" to Staff of NITC on International Day for Biological Diversity, 2026.
Co-ordinator: Prof. Prem raj Pushpakaran, NITC
https://worldarchitecture.org/profiles/gfhvm/prof-prem-raj-pushpakaran-profile-page.html
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Scientists, Engineers, Biologists
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://worldarchitecture.org/profiles/gfhvm/prof-prem-raj-pushpakaran-profile-page.html
Contact: Prof. Prem raj Pushpakaran (drpremrajp@nitc.ac.in) - NIT Calicut
22 May 2026, Dehradun, India, In person
Celebration of International Biodiversity Day 2026
On the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, maaty organization is organizing a series of engaging and educational activities to promote awareness about biodiversity conservation and environmental sustainability.
The celebration will include:
Nature Walk – encouraging participants to explore and understand local flora, fauna, and ecosystems.
Painting Competition – inspiring creative expression on themes related to biodiversity and nature conservation and Poster Making Competition.
These activities aim to encourage students, youth, and community members to connect with nature and understand the importance of protecting biodiversity for future generations. The programme reflects the spirit of the 2026 global theme: “Acting Locally for Global Impact.”
All nature lovers, students, and citizens are warmly invited to participate and contribute towards building a greener and more sustainable future.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/maaty_se_hain_hum?igsh=MW1qaDZhbGxveW4xbA==
Contact: Dr. Ved prakash kumar (maatyorganization@gmail.com) - Maaty biodiversity conservation and Societal research organisation
22 May 2026, Prayagraj, India, In person
ACT LOCALLY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT
"ACT LOCALLY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT " A program for students and scholars for biodiversity conservation
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Dr, Vinay Rnjan, Dr Sanjay Mishra and Dr. Pankaj Srivastava (pankaj_es@allduniv.ac.in) - Botanical Survey of India
22 May 2026, Kargil, India, In person
One day seminar on International Day for Biological Diversity
The department of Zoology Kargil Campus University of Ladakh in collaboration with WWF India and Prakriti Research Fellowship celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22-05-2026 at Kargil Campus University of Ladakh. The event includes a quiz competition and debate competition among students of various departments in the morning session. In the evening session a special talk on the biodiversity and threats in Ladakh was delivered by Mr. Kazim from WWF India.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at:
Contact: Dr. Basharat Ali (basharatali@uol.ac.in) - Department of Zoology Kargil Campus University of Ladakh
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2027, Vadodara, India, Hybrid
Wild Heritage of Gujarat
“Wild Heritage of Gujarat” celebrates Gujarat’s biodiversity and promotes local conservation for global impact through awareness, community action, sustainable coexistence, and ecosystem protection.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: www.worldlionday.co.in
Contact: Mayank Bhatt (awctoffice@gmail.com) - The Asiatic Wildlife Conservation Trust
22 May 2026, Vadodara, India, In person
Acting Locally for Global Impact
As ecosystems worldwide face increasing pressure from urbanization, industrial expansion, climate change, and habitat degradation, local conservation efforts have become critical in achieving global biodiversity goals. In line with this global mission, Plasser India and Sustaina Greens LLP are jointly organizing a knowledge-sharing and action-oriented session to commemorate International Biodiversity Day 2026 under the theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact.”
The event will highlight how industries, policymakers, biodiversity professionals, and local stakeholders can collaborate to integrate biodiversity into corporate strategy, land-use planning, ecosystem restoration, and community stewardship.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls; industry professionals
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: www.sustainagreens.com
Contact: Meenakshi Singh (meenakshi.singh@sustainagreens.com) - Sustaina Greens LLP
22 May 2026, Guwahati, India, In person
Acting Locally for Global Impact
We are organizing this event for our in-house university UG and PG students of Department of Zoology today to share the motive of International Day for Biological Diversity-2026 and to motivate our students to become a future stewards for nature and its conservation.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; faculty
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562247486083&sk=reels_tab
Contact: Department of Zoology RSLSC, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India (departmentofzoologyrslsc@gmail.com) - Department of Zoology (RSLSC), The Assam Royal Global University
22 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Greater Noida, India, In person
IDB at The Sarus Project, Dhanauri Wetlands
A birds and habitat conservation program titled "The Sarus Project" integrates community development with conservation begins in Dhanauri Wetlands, Greater Noida near Delhi, the capital of India. This wetland habitat is the breeding ground for Sarus Cranes - the tallest flying bird. The Sarus Project intends to empower the local communities living in three rural villages that surround the wetland, to become effective custodians of their habitat and its biodiversity. This empowerment will be in the form of education, public health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and livelihood generation, while programs protecting Sarus crane nests, ensuring quality of water, plastics-free environment, clearance of water hyacinth, etc. All of these activities will be hosted from a Sarus Wetland Centre. On 22nd, Solar lanterns will be distributed to girl students in the community, followed by bird walks in the weekend to commemorate the International Biodiversity Day.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: www.empower-trust.org
Contact: Lalitha Mathew (lalitha@empower-trust.org) - Empower Trust (a member of Birds & Habitats Conservation Alliance)
22 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026, GEEDAM DANTEWADA CHHATTISGARH INDIA, India, Hybrid
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF BIODIVERSITY 2026 ACTING LOCALLY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT WITH GREEN CARE SOCIETY INDIA
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF BIODIVERSITY 2026 ACTING LOCALLY FOR GLOBAL IMPACT WITH GREEN CARE SOCIETY INDIA
Workshop, Seminar, Webinar, Community Event, Exhibition, Awareness, Campaign, Competitions, Awards & Honours Ceremony.
Event Date : 22 May - 5 June, 2026
EMail : greencaresocietyindia@gmail.com
Social Media Links
https://www.facebook.com/GreenCareSocietyIndia
https://youtube.com/@GreenCareSocietyIndia
Joining Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/577043850454415/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FHzZxsDkCghD28ZcPvMrTS
Dr. VISHWANATH PANIGRAHI, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT GCSI,
MR. AMUJURI BISWANATH, DIRECTOR & COO, GCSI
Activity type: Workshop, Seminar, Webinar, Community Event, Exhibition, Awareness, Campaign, Competition, Award & Honour Ceremony
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls; All people, communities, civil societies, organisations, institutions across the Globe
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/GreenCareSocietyIndia
Contact: MR. AMUJURI BISWANATH DIRECTOR & COO GCSI (greencaresocietyindia@gmail.com) - GREEN CARE SOCIETY INDIA
22 May 2026, Ooty, The Nilgiris, India, In person
Nature Walk & Narrative
Nature Walk and Narrative is a guided, immersive journey through Cairn Hill Reserve Forest. It combines brisk trekking with rich storytelling about the region's unique biodiversity, ancient indigenous tribes, and colonial-era history.
Activity type: Nature Walk and Narrative
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: Janardhan Nanjundan (jana82india@gmail.com) - Nilgiri Needs Love
22 May 2026, Rayya, India, In person
Climate Solutions
Ground work campaign special with rural area people awareness of Tree plantation,natural farming,plastic free life,save soil,what is Biodiversity...
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: National
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://x.com/MunishK73579444
Contact: Munish kumar (Munish_Rayya@yahoo.com) - Climate Solutions
22 May 2026, Motihari, Bihar, India, In person
An awareness program "Nature and Bird Walk" on the occasion of International day for biodiversity 2026
This awareness program is being organised by Department of Zoology, L. N. D. College, Motihari (B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur) for Undergraduate students. Department Head, Dr. Niraj Kumar is the convener of this program. During this Nature and Bird Walk, students will visit local areas and will learn to identify birds, butterflies, insects, plants and other living organisms. Students will also get hand-on training to use DSLR, GPS, Binoculars in field work. The main objective of this awareness program is to act locally for global impact. The students will be able to respect our nature and biodiversity.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://x.com/nirajishaan
Contact: Dr. Niraj Kumar (dr.knirajj@gmail.com) - Department of Zoology, L. N. D. College, Motihari (B. R. Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur)
22 May 2026 - 15 May 2026, Dhakuakhana, India, Hybrid
Photography competition on capturing the local flora and fauna.
On the occasion of the celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, the results of the Biodiversity Photography Competition organized by the Photography Club of Dhakuakhana College (Autonomous) will be officially declared in the presence of students, faculty members, and invited guests. The programme is being conducted with the vision of encouraging young minds to observe, appreciate, and conserve the rich biological wealth surrounding them. Through this initiative, students are inspired to connect with nature not merely through textbooks, but through direct observation, documentation, and creative expression.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYNUWcWy-4E/?igsh=MTlqaGI3NW9uNmc0ag==
Contact: Mr. Rakesh Kalita (kalitarakesh10@gmail.com) - Dhakuakhana College (Autonomous)
22 May 2026, Lucknow, India, Online
Webinar on "Biological Diversity Conservation for Soil Health and Environmental Sustainability"
The Webinar is being organized in online mode with Eminent Expert Speakers on broad theme of biodiversity conservation and management. An E-Quiz on biodiversity for the participants during the Webinar. Winners will be awarded. The Webinar will be inaugurated by Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, President, Indian Society of Soil Science and Director, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls; Students, Academicians, Scientists
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Dr Sanjay Arora, President, ISSS Lucknow Chapter (issslucknow@gmail.com) - Indian Society of Soil Science Lucknow Chapter
22 May 2026, Goa State Biodiversity Board, India, In person
Stare level celebrations of international day of biodiversity
The program will have exhibition of stalls, panel discussion on promotion of native bamboo for conservation and livelihood, conferring awards to biodiversity management committees, individual working in Biodiversity conservation, applied Biodiversity research, green journalism, salt pan cultivators, and others who contribute to the participatory biodiversity conservation
Activity type: Exhibition, panel discussion and State awards
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Biodiversity management committees
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://gsbb.goa.gov.in/
Contact: Dr Pradip Sarmokadam Member Secretary Goa State Biodiversity Board (goanbiodiversity@gmail.com) - State level celebrations and awards to the conservators of biodiversity and associated traditional knowledge
22 May 2026, Meerut, India, Hybrid
Nature Walk and Quiz
Environment club in Collaboration with Forest Department Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) is organising a Nature Walk on World Biodiversity Day in Sanjay van, Meerut from 6:30 am.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/environment_club_?igsh=MWJnZHl2YTh1Z3dhOQ==
Contact: Sawan Kanojia (info.environmentclub@gmail.com) - Environment club
22 May 2026, Muzaffarpur,Bihar, India, India, In person
Poster presentation on Biodiversity and it's conservation
A poster presentation by undergraduate and postgraduate students is scheduled to be held on 22 may 2026 in department of Zoology , Mahant Darshan das Mahila college, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, india.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Dr.Archana Gupta (archanapinkijrf@gmail.com) - Postgraduate department of Zoology,Mahant Darshan das Mahila college, Muzaffarpur,Bihar, India
22 May 2026, Thiruvananthapuram-KERALA, India, In person
Kerala’s Local Governments Driving Biodiversity – Towards India’s Most Biodiverse State by 2030
KSBB will hold a state level workshop in Thiruvananthapuram on 22 May 2026, after district workshops across Kerala’s 14 districts with Biodiversity Management Committees, NGOs, and local institutions to strengthen governance aligned with SDGs and climate goals. Thirty Local Self Governments from 1,200, representing coastal, midland, and highland regions, are selected for model conservation-restoration initiatives. The workshop will advance Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans under KSBSAP 2025 2035. District teams will present biodiversity priorities, challenges, restoration, livelihoods, and sustainable actions. Participants include LSG leaders, communities, farmers, students, forest dependent groups, departments, and civil society, reinforcing Kerala’s vision of becoming India’s most biodiverse friendly state by 2030. KSBB will also conduct an online biodiversity quiz for students and the public from 22–28 May, with certificates for all and merit awards for winners.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Local Government Officials and Leaders
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://keralabiodiversity.org/
Contact: N. Anil Kumar, Chairman, Kerala State Biodiversity Board (chairmanksbb@gmail.com) - KERALA STATE BIODIVERSITY BOARD
22 May 2026, CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar ( Haryana) India, India, In person
International day for biological diversity. Every species matters. Every Effort Counts.
The event is organised in department of zoology, college of basic sciences and humanities, CCS, Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar to aware the UG and PG students of the department with Theme "Every Species Matters. Every Effort Counts".
The awareness seminar is presented to Know the Biological Diversity of India at local level, What are the measure Threats and How can we locally act to have a fingerprint impact in positive direction by creating awareness about biological diversity and Responsibility towards its conservation.
Short faculty lacture on Role of Zoology and Native biodiversity protection.
A small quiz cum Discussion on" Local Biological Diversity and Threats" among Students with healthy competition about our local biodiversity .
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: Suman (sumanjakhar01@hau.ac.in) - Department of zoology. College of basic sciences and humanities. CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana).
22 May 2026, South 24 Parganas, India, In person
Little Leaners at Muskaan ECCCs Protecting Sunderban Biodiversity
On 22 May 2026, SEED’s Muskaan Early Childhood Care Centres in Ghoramara and Sagar Islands will celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity by introducing children aged 2–6 years to the rich natural world around them.
Located in the climate-vulnerable Sundarbans a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramsar Wetland; these islands are home to extraordinary biodiversity, including mangroves, birds, fish, dolphins, crocodiles, and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Yet rising sea levels, salinity intrusion, and climate change continue to threaten both the ecosystem and the communities living within it.
For the children growing up on these fragile islands, biodiversity is not just nature — it is life, protection, and survival.
The day will include nature walks, leaf art, storytelling on Sundarbans wildlife, seed planting, drawing activities, songs, rhymes, and discussions on “Our Island, Our Forest” to nurture curiosity, environmental awareness, and love for nature from an early age.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: www.seedin.org
Contact: Alima Ahmad (alima@seedin.org) - SEED (Society for Socio Economic & Ecological Development)
23 May 2026, Hyderabad, India, Hybrid
10th Babul Eco Film Festival – International Day for Biological Diversity 2026
The 10th Babul Eco Film Festival is a public biodiversity awareness event organized in Hyderabad, India for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026. The event brings together documentary screening, public discussion, and environmental storytelling to encourage biodiversity awareness among students, youth, and the local community.
Activity type: Eco Film Screening
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Nature loving Hyderabadis
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYolkBiCYzU/
Contact: Gangadhar Panday (babulfilms@yahoo.com) - Babul Films Society ngo
24 May 2026, Bangalore, India,
Living Layers
A Morning with the Living City
Agara Lake at dawn — pelicans, painted storks, a kingfisher dropping like a stone. Bingo card in hand, you learn to notice what was always there.
Then Vasuki Iyengar, composter and former IT engineer, speaks at SGKK Park about what a pile of kitchen waste actually becomes — and why that matters for the city's health and yours.
Fruit salad follows. Steel plates. Everyone's peels go into compost together.
A morning that closes loops most of us leave open our whole lives.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYjCpI9CA4L/
Contact: Poorva Jambhulkar (sustainablesundaysblr@gmail.com) - Sustainable Sundays
24 May 2026, Pune, India, In person
Peace for Planet: Stop War
Currently, World is facing turmoil and war because of greed of few humans. Let’s Unite to save people & planet
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Attorney Manish Jadhav (attorneymanishjadhav@gmail.com) - UNITED FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
25 May 2026, Vadodara, India, Online
Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity with Webinar on : BEYOND BORDERS: SCALING LOCAL SHOREBIRD RESEARCH INTO A GLOBAL CONSERVATION BLUEPRINT
To celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, GES is organizing an online webinar titled “Beyond Borders: Scaling Local Shorebird Research into a Global Conservation Blueprint” on 25 May 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (IST).
The webinar will explore how scientific field observations can evolve into impactful conservation narratives and influence global biodiversity frameworks. Key discussion areas include the ecological significance of the Hanuman Plover, moving beyond checklist-based citizen science, addressing “blind spots of the Global South", importance of long-term ecological monitoring in biodiversity protection and policy. The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, conservation practitioners, and biodiversity enthusiasts.
GES is a 31 years research-based NPO involved in conservation. Since February 2025, GES is conducting a monthly webinar series aligned with important environmental and ecological observance days.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://gesindia.org/
Contact: Dr. Sonia Thadani, Assistant Director, Gujarat Ecology Society, Vadodara, Gujarat-390023 India (asstdir@gesindia.org) - Gujarat Ecology Society
25 May 2026, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Online
Celebrating International Day for Biological Diversity with Webinar on : BEYOND BORDERS: SCALING LOCAL SHOREBIRD RESEARCH INTO A GLOBAL CONSERVATION BLUEPRINT
To celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, GES is organizing an online webinar titled “Beyond Borders: Scaling Local Shorebird Research into a Global Conservation Blueprint” on 25 May 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (IST).
The webinar will explore how scientific field observations can evolve into impactful conservation narratives and influence global biodiversity frameworks. Key discussion areas include the ecological significance of the Hanuman Plover, moving beyond checklist-based citizen science, addressing “blind spots of the Global South", importance of long-term ecological monitoring in biodiversity protection and policy. The session is expected to benefit students, researchers, conservation practitioners, and biodiversity enthusiasts.
GES is a 31 years research-based NPO involved in conservation. Since February 2025, GES is conducting a monthly webinar series aligned with important environmental and ecological observance days.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; students, researchers, conservation practitioners and professionals
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share
See more at: www.gesindia.org
Contact: Dr. Sonia Thadani, Assistant Director, Gujarat Ecology Society, Vadodara, Gujarat-390023 India (asstdir@gesindia.org) - Gujarat Ecology Society (GES)
29 May 2026, India,
BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FOR LIFE
We plan to sensitize community to learn about local biodiversity and importance in building healthy Environment. It time for community to act together for protection of local Biodiversity, each act together will add to global conservation drive.
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: SHIVANI (sevaindia2003@yahoo.com) - SEVA
22 May 2026, Sligo, Ireland, In person
ATU Sligo Bird and Biodiversity Walk
Description Students and staff, join us for a campus walk exploring our biodiversity protection programme 'Green Campus' and find out what we are doing to maintain and improve biodiversity. We will identify species, listen for bird songs, and document our campus biodiversity. It is a great way to connect with nature, our campus community and learn what we can all do to help protect biodiversity. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Academic and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Declan Feeney (Declan.Feeney@atu.ie) - Atlantic Technological University Sligo
19 May 2026, Parma, Italy, In person
BioUNIVERSITY Lab
During this BioUNIVERSITY Lab, high school students from Liceo Melchiorre Gioia of Piacenza and IPSA Primo Levi of Parma will join UNIPR researchers in exploring the biodiversity of the university campus. Using the iNaturalist platform, participants will observe, document, and share local species, experiencing firsthand how citizen science can contribute to biodiversity research and conservation. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Secondary schools and teachers, UNIPR researchers
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Cristina Castracani (cristina.castracani@unipr.it) - Università di Parma
20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026, Enna (Sicily), Italy, In person
Discovering biodiversity: acting locally for a global impact
The Kore University of Enna (Department of Classical, Foreign Languages and Education) will celebrate the “International Day for Biological Diversity 2026” with a guided visit to the Pergusa Lake Special Nature Reserve (Enna, Italy), aimed at exploring biodiversity in order to promote local action for global impact:
- 20 May, for the pupils from the Tenente Bruno Primary School in Aidone (Enna);
- 21 May, for the students enrolled in the Master’s degree program in Primary Education Sciences at Kore University of Enna.
Activity type: Other
With participation of: Other; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://x.com/TermineRosa/status/2052822958431715780?s=20
Contact: Rosa Termine (rosa.termine@unikore.it) - Kore University of Enna
22 May 2026, Cesena, Italy, In person
🌱Biodiversità ed Energia⚡
The ExC Energy for the City Help Desk is organizing a special educational activity for the first-year classes of the Munari Primary School. The "Biodiversity and Energy" workshop, lasting approximately one hour, will unfold in three dynamic sessions. It will begin with an animated reading focusing on the importance of clean energy for protecting animals and plants. Next, through the interactive game "The Weight of Choices," children will learn to distinguish, in a fun way, between behaviors that harm the planet and those that help it. The activity will conclude with a creative moment in which each student will create their own "Guardian of the Environment" medal, drawing on the back two concrete commitments to implement immediately at home and at school.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/losportelloexc/?ref=bookmarks
Contact: arch. Alessandra Boni (info@losportelloexc.it) - Lo Sportello ExC di Energie per la Città
22 May 2026, Caltanissetta, Italy, In person
LAGO SOPRANO SERRADIFALCO RESERVE - 25 YEARS OF NON-COMPLIANCE: ENOUGH NOW!
In Caltanissetta, activists from the environmental associations Italia Nostra, Legambiente, LIPU, and WWF are organizing a flash mob to draw public attention to the protection of the "Lago Soprano" nature reserve, which has been abandoned for decades. A banner will be displayed reading: "LAGO SOPRANO SERRADIFALCO RESERVE - 25 YEARS OF FAILURE: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!"
Activity type: Flash-mob
Event scope: Local
With participation of: volunters
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: www.facebook.com/wwfsiciliacentrale
Contact: Ennio Bonfanti (siciliacentrale@wwf.it) - WWF Sicilia Centrale - OdV
22 May 2026, Lodi, Italy, In person
Progetto Biodiversity Health -Scienza partecipata nel comune di Lodi: Salute unica, biodiversità e citizen science -
Raising awareness of the effects of wildlife biodiversity on pathogen spread
Sensibilizzazione sugli effetti della biodiversità della fauna sulla circolazione di patogeni
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://divas.unimi.it/it/ricerca/risorse-e-luoghi-della-ricerca/laboratori-di-ricerca/laboratorio-di-ricerca-sanita-e-gestione-della-fauna-wildlifehealthlab-whl
Contact: Camilla Luzzago (camilla.luzzago@unimi.it) - University of Milan - Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences
22 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Udine, Italy, In person
DiverSimili. Il festival della biodiversità
Now in its sixth edition, our festival dedicated to biodiversity is back.
This year, we are offering a wide range of events designed to bring people closer to science through the languages of art, theatre, dance, creativity, and much more! Special attention has been given this year to the themes of relationships and adaptation — with a focus on neuroscience — as well as to contemporary language and to the projects we curate involving very young participants.
The programme includes events for adults, families, and children. Create your own personalized itinerary and spend three days with us!",
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Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
See more at: https://www.diversimili.it
Contact: Giada Rossi (kaleidoscienza@gmail.com) - APS Kaleidoscienza
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Bologna, Italy, Online
Biodiversità nelle Grotte
Il Gruppo di Lavoro "Animali di Grotta" della Società Speleologica Italiana (SSI) promuove la conoscenza e la tutela della biodiversità sotterranea attraverso il progetto nazionale "Animale di Grotta dell’Anno". In occasione della Giornata Mondiale della Biodiversità 2026, presentiamo l'iniziativa **"Agire localmente per un impatto globale"**, volta a trasformare la percezione delle grotte da semplici vuoti a preziosi archivi ecologici.
L’evento si apre con il contributo di **Stefano Mammola**, incentrato sul superamento del divario tra società e scienza nella biologia sotterranea. Attraverso un modello di "comunicazione-azione", il gruppo SSI distribuisce materiali educativi tramite il portale https://animalidigrotta.speleo.it/ monitora le specie mediante piattaforme di citizen science* come iNaturalis. Queste attività locali forniscono dati cruciali per studi sul cambiamento climatico e per la salvaguardia dei sistemi carsici, riserve vitali di acqua e vita per l'intero pianeta.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://animalidigrotta.speleo.it/
Contact: Ferdinando Didonna (ferdinando.didonna@socissi.it) - Società Speleologica Italiana ETS
23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Tokyo, Japan, In person
Gallery Talk \"Fossils Tell Us: The Past and Present of Parasites
When did parasites first appear? Today, a truly diverse array of parasites inhabit the Earth, but it is not easy to imagine their ancient history. This is mainly because parasite fossils are extremely rare. However, evidence obtained from fossils of ancient marine organisms suggests that the phenomenon of \"parasitism\" has existed for more than 400 million years. This session will explore the long history and evolutionary biodiversity of parasites, complementing the ongoing special exhibition, \"Parasites and Symbiosis.\"
Schedule:
- May 23: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
- May 24: 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
(Each session is approx. 15 minutes. All sessions feature the same content.)
Language(s) of the event: Japanese (日本語)
The Meguro Parasitological Museum is a private research facility specializing in parasites.
Free Admission
https://www.kiseichu.org/e-top.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Other
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.kiseichu.org/single-post/20260514
Contact: Seiichi Kamegai (skamegai@kiseichu.org) - Meguro Parasitological Museum
24 May 2026, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Hybrid
Exploring Noto’s Recovery and Forest Restoration — Working with Nature to Build a Future
This event will explore how forest management can support local livelihoods and occupations, contribute to biodiversity recovery, and advance an approach that balances conservation with sustainable use. Discussion will focus on the forests and satoyama sites in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, which suffered significant damage due to earthquakes and heavy rainfall in 2024.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://unu.edu/ias/event/exploring-notos-recovery-and-forest-restoration-working-nature-build-future
Contact: Hanna Takemoto (hanna.takemoto@unu.edu) - United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Operating Unit Ishikawa/Kanazawa
28 May 2026, Tokyo, Japan, In person
Acting Locally for Global Impact — Towards A World in Harmony with Nature through Collective Action
This symposium will share international policy trends on biodiversity as well as national and local initiatives, exploring ways to connect local action to global targets through a whole-of-society approach.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://unu.edu/ias/symposium/acting-locally-global-impact-towards-world-harmony-nature-through-collective-action
Contact: Hanna Takemoto (hanna.takemoto@unu.edu) - United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
22 May 2026, Isiolo County, Kenya, Online
Acting Locally for Global Impact: Community-Led Biodiversity Restoration in Northern Kenya’s Rangelands
Event Description
This flagship event will showcase how community-driven initiatives in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid rangelands are delivering real solutions to biodiversity loss and climate change. Highlighting the successful UNCCD G20 GLI-funded Community-Led Land Restoration Project, the celebration will demonstrate how local pastoralist communities have restored over 78,000 hectares of degraded land through reforestation, sustainable grazing, water harvesting, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Participants will engage in interactive sessions featuring testimonies from elders, women beekeepers, youth mappers, and rangeland stewards whose lives have been transformed. The event will also display the power of inclusive approaches that empower women, youth, and indigenous groups in biodiversity conservation while improving livelihoods through beekeeping and climate-smart practices.
Date: 22nd May 2026, Venue: Kinna Ward, Isiolo County
#ActLocally #Biodiversity2026 #RestoreNorthernKenya
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://x.com/ardhajabesa2017
Contact: Mohamed Halake (ardhajabesafoundation@gmail.com) - ARDHA JABESA FOUNDATION
22 May 2026, Fort-Dauphin, Madagascar, In person
IDB celebration at LAFA Center : Restore the forest today to heal the world tomorrow
The Event will target students from primary schools around The protected area of Ambatotsirongorongo to teach and educate them the importance of why the ongoing program of ecological restoration are happening to their place. They will participate in debate, interactive games, Quizz, video watching, site visiting.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Students; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Share
See more at: www.tropicalbiodiversity.com
Contact: Cedric Tsagnangara (cedric.tsagnangara@tropicalbio-se.com) - TBSE SARL
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Kicking, Sarawak, Malaysia, In person
Traditional Knowledge Documentation Workshop 2026
This year’s Traditional Knowledge (TK) Seminar brought together 57 participants, representing 45 villages/longhouses and 18 ethnic groups from throughout Sarawak, Malaysia. It was a valuable platform for communities to hear updates on the TK Documentation Project and Research & Development (R&D) initiatives presented by Sarawak Biodiversity Centre officers.
Guest speakers from JF Agroforestry shared insights on modern vanilla cultivation techniques, as well as representatives from WWF Malaysia and Project Gelam, Setiu, Terengganu, who presented on the distillation process of essential oils from Gelam leaves (Melaleuca cajuputi).
Through TK Documentation Project, communities not only benefit from the preservation of traditional knowledge, technology transfer, and training organized by SBC, but also gain opportunities to generate income. This includes supplying raw materials and receiving royalties under the Indigenous Knowledge Benefit Sharing (IKBS) from product sales.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/18BNiiugt9/
Contact: Asha Devi Kaushal (biosar@sbc.org.my) - Sarawak Biodiversity Centre
23 May 2026, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia, In person
SBC Biodiversity Day 2026
SBC Biodiversity Day is an annual, free-admission public event hosted by the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) in Kuching, Sarawak to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. It raises public awareness about biodiversity through engaging science games, interactive lab explorations, and indigenous knowledge showcases. Organised since 2016, the event aligns to the themes of the international event yearly, and features milestones such as Benefit Sharing Agreements (BSA) signing. In 2026, SBC Biodiversity Day will feature the BSA renewal with three indigenous communities of Sarawak, on their Traditional Knowledge of the prized "Sekiu" oil, and its development.
Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: National
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls; Government Agencies, Private Sectors, NGOs
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: www.sbc.org.my
Contact: Asha Devi Kaushal (biosar@sbc.org.my) - Sarawak Biodiversity Centre
22 May 2026, Bamako, Mali, Online
Webinar
To mark International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, SDG Youth Connect Mali is organizing an exclusive webinar on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM (GMT) via Google Meet. Under the global theme "From Local Actions to Global Impact," this event aims to mobilize young people to address major environmental challenges. With ecosystem degradation directly threatening local economies and livelihoods, this conference will feature three dynamic sessions: an analysis of the socio-economic impacts of biodiversity loss, the strategic role of youth in CBD action plans, and a showcase of innovative solutions driven by green entrepreneurship. By combining awareness-raising and social inclusion, SDG Youth Connect Mali offers a concrete platform to transform youth engagement into high-impact, sustainable actions. Join us to build global resilience.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boucari-oumar-maiga-b89896306?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android
Contact: Boucari Oumar MAIGA (maigaofficiel40@gmail.com) - SDG Youth Connect Mali
18 May 2026 - 27 May 2026, Durango, Mexico, Hybrid
Revaluing nature, from global agreements to local visions
A study on values associated with nature from a transformative change perspective; this first stage consists of a questionnaire distributed in collaboration with sivil Society groups, activists and youth to reach local communities and rural areas, and to integrate the perspectives of both the capital and the geographically isolated "Laguna" region.
The form collects photographs, poems and illustrations that arose in the inhabitants from some landscape, creature or element of local nature and later addresses their relationships and motifs surrounding this and other elements.The results will be made available digitally as a compendium of the works and findings.Related to these topics, they will be discussed in a conversation with four panelists: a member of CEPA-IAC (Aurora Gómez), a member of the Mexican delegation to COP 16 (Shanya Luna), and a researcher.In the conservation of biodiversity in local forests and a representative of a self-organized community with women circular economy
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYfxczHFiVC/?igsh=ZDlpZ2FuZWQwbzVl
Contact: Aurora Gómez Espinoza (auroragomezespinoza1@gmail.com) - Rizoma socioenviromental initiative & Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources of the State of Durango
21 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, COZUMEL, Mexico, In person
Semana de la biodiversidad 2026
El evento busca impulsar la participación de la comunidad de Isla Cozumel mediante la impartición de charlas (ponencias), talleres (cursos) y recorridos por la naturaleza (observación de biodiversidad), con la vinculación de la iniciativa organización no gubernamental, pública y privada.
Jueves 21 de mayo Iniciamos con el taller “Cartografía participativa” en la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo. Por la tarde en el Planetario de Cozumel para una charla sobre los murciélagos de Cozumel, seguida de un monitoreo en campo.
Viernes 22 de mayo: comenzaremos con el taller “Nociones de botánica e introducción a la identificación de los árboles nativos más comunes de Cozumel”. Continuaremos con la charla “Fauna Planctónica de Cozumel”. Después “¿Asesinos despiadados? Por qué enamorarnos de los tiburones”. Y cerraremos el día con “Abejas: el pulso oculto del mundo”.
Sábado 23 de mayo: Finalizamos la semana con una Excursión de Contemplación de la Naturaleza.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.kaambul.com/semana-de-la-biodiversidad
Contact: Juan Carlos Uh Moo (jcuhmoo@gmail.com) - K'áambul
22 May 2026, Mexico, In person
Guardianes de lo Oculto: La Fauna Secreta de la UPY
A rally of tracks around the UPY where teams play at being the animals of the region, searching for treasure in the same underground hiding places, trees and tunnels that use the fauna of the campus.
With participation of: Youth
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Contact: Jorge Guillermo Farfan Zapata (memofarfan1@gmail.com) - Va por la Tierra
22 May 2026, Valeria IA, Mexico, In person
Cazadores de Escondites: Los Secretos de la Selva Universitaria
I'll be talking about a very peculiar animal that lives on my university campus: the gray fox. We'll also create an interactive activity for everyone present, one that will help them become familiar with the species and its curious qualities
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
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Contact: Triana Valeria Islas Ayala (trianaislas74@gmail.com) - Va por la Tierra
22 May 2026, Mexico,
Guardianes de lo Oculto: La Fauna Secreta de la UPY
A treasure hunt around the campus where participants have to look for clues emulating the habits and hiding places of three animals native to the UPY (the Toh bird, the gray fox and the muleteer ant) to find the final prize.
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
See more at:
Contact: Jimena Xuliett Islas Ayala (jimena.islas1234@gmail.com) - Va por la Tierra
21 May 2026, Kathmandu (Hybrid), Nepal, Hybrid
Nexus thinking in action: IPBES Nexus Assessment 2025 key findings and dialogue for action
The regional dialogue ‘Nexus thinking in action: IPBES Nexus Assessment 2025 key findings and dialogue for action’, will bring regional experts working in science-policy interface at ministerial levels of the region to share key findings of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Nexus Assessment, with a focus on the interconnections among biodiversity, water, food, and health. The event is hosted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in a hybrid format, it will provide a platform for scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and community representatives to engage in dialogue on integrated, nexus-based approaches to sustainable development.
Activity type: Regional Dialogue
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Policymakers and researchers
Campaign pillars covered: Share
See more at: https://www.icimod.org/event/landscapes/nexus-thinking-in-action-ipbes-nexus-assessment-2025-key-findings-and-dialogue-for-action/
Contact: Ramesh Kathariya (ramesh.kathariya@icimod.org) - International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
22 May 2026, Kritipur, Kathmandu, Nepal, In person
Acting locally for global impact: Role of Youth to Conserve Biodiversity
International Biodiversity Day Celebration at Tribhuvan University
Date: May 22, 2026
Venue: Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur
Theme: Acting locally for global impact: Role of Youth to Conserve Biodiversity
organized by: Botanical Students Society-BOSS.
Program Schedule
1. Open Discussion: "Pathways to Conservation Funding"
Expert will share insights on accessing conservation grants available to Nepali students and researchers.
2. Experience and Story Sharing Session
Grant recipients will share stories from field-based biodiversity conservation projects, tips for successful grant proposal writing, challenges and lessons learned from community-based conservation.
3. Display of Biodiversity conservation awareness posters.
Open to: All TU students, faculty, and conservation enthusiasts
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at:
Contact: Basu Dev Poudel (basudevpoudel99@gmail.com) - Botanical Students Society - Boss
20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026, Abuja, Nigeria, In person
Advancing Global Biodiversity Conservation Through Smart Biotechnology
This seminar brings together scientists, policy makers and administrators. It highlights the transformation in modern biotechnology as a field and how it can be applied to protect the different countries against biodiversity loss. The presentation explores current innovative tools including data science, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, biodiversity information systems and synthetic biology to address biodiversity loss and other environmental challenges. The seminar will examine local and international policies in biodiversity, their current gaps and how these smart technologies can be applied, with emphasis on developing local technologies to solve national biodiversity challenges. Furthermore, the seminar will lay emphasis on current emerging global opportunities and the need for collaborative strategies to achieve environmental sustainability through conservation of biodiversity
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Scientists, administrators and policy makers
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://nbrda.gov.ng/
Contact: Dr. Alfred Kalu (fredykalu@gmail.com) - National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Nigeria
21 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Calabar, Nigeria, Hybrid
Acting Locally Impacting Globally
This is a youth-led call to action for responsible individuals to rise to the occasion and champion biodiversity rescue through active tree planting, education, and awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy while firmly conserving what is left of our natural resources.
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://sites.google.com/view/biodiversity-rescue-club-ng/home
Contact: Clement Oko (biodiversityrescueclub@gmail.com) - Biodiversity Rescue Club (BRC/ GLFx Calabar)
22 May 2026, Ivori-Irri, Delta State, Nigeria, Nigeria, In person
Community Action for Biodiversity and Climate Restoration 2026
The Wotowoto Forest Initiative will host a Biodiversity Day Environmental Programme at Wotowoto Forest, located between Ivori-Irri and Aviara communities in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.
The programme is focused on biodiversity conservation, environmental restoration, climate awareness, and community-driven environmental action within the Niger Delta region.
Activities will include environmental awareness discussions, symbolic tree planting, youth engagement, and inspection of an ongoing 1 km canal restoration project extending from Isoko South toward Ndokwa East and connecting to the River Niger system.
The initiative has planted over 50,000 trees and continues to promote grassroots ecosystem restoration, sustainable environmental practices, and climate resilience within vulnerable communities.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588288874203&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Contact: Amos Eture (etureamos@gmail.com) - Wotowoto Forest Initiative
22 May 2026, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Online
World Biodiversity Day
This year’s theme, “Acting locally for global impact”, highlights how efforts at every level contribute to a shared global outcome. We will be organising an online campaign to spur the conversation for everyday actions for ordinary people.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://www.x.com/questforgdf
Contact: SMITH NWOKOCHA (questforgrowthanddevelopment@gmail.com) - QUEST FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
22 May 2026, Abuja, Nigeria, Online
Biodiversity Day - Acting Locally for Global Impact
UNIC Abuja with FAO Nigeria in collaboration with Nigerian Youth Biodiversity Network have organized a webinar to highlight the theme 'Acting Locally For Global Impact'
The webinar brings together youth and youth groups, experts and partners to discuss practical actions, share insights and strengthen collaboration for the effective implementation of Nigeria's National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)
Presentations on different topics:
1. From Strategy to Action: meaningful Youth Involvement in the Implementation of Nigeria's new NBSAPs
2. Data, Journalism, and Biodiversity: Telling the stories that drive community Action
3. Youth and local communities as right holders in national conservation priorities
4. Strengthening Biodiversity Action: Supporting Nigeria's NBSAPs Implementation through local Solutions and Partnerships. (FAO)
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Government, UN agencies, CSOs; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://x.com/UN_Nigeria/status/2057041836015800380?s=20
Contact: Olumekor Bolanle - UN Information Centre Abuja (olumekor.bolanle@un.org) - UN Information Centre with FAO Nigeria in collaboration Nigerian Youth Biodiversity Network
21 May 2026, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, In person
The joint celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity and International Day of the Markhor
Fatima Jinnah Women University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Snow Leopard Foundation, organized an event to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity and the International Day of the Markhor. The program included expert talks, a documentary screening on the Markhor, student E-poster presentations, and interactive discussions on biodiversity, climate change, habitat loss, and wildlife conservation in Pakistan, with a focus on protecting endangered species and promoting environmental sustainability.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/FJWU_official?utm
Contact: Asma Jabeen (asmajabeen@fjwu.edu.pk) - Fatima Jinnah Women University
21 May 2026, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, In person
Local action for global Impact
International Biodiversity 2026 was organized in collaboration with Ministry of Climate change, snow Leopard Foundation and IUCN. Event include discussion, students e posters, documentaries.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://fjwu.edu.pk/
Contact: Asma Jabeen (asmajabeen@fjwu.edu.pk) - Fatima Jinnah Women University, The Mall, Rawalpindi
21 May 2026, Peshawar, Pakistan, In person
Festival of Biodiversity 2026
The Festival of Biodiversity 2026, a joint venture of Peshawar Zoo & WWF Pakistan, is a celebration that is all about how beautiful nature is and how we need to protect plants, animals, and the earth. This festival wants to teach people, students, and young folks that we all have to work together to take care of the earth and all the different kinds of animals and plants that live here.
The festival will have many things to do. For example, there will be a nature art contest where students from different institutions will make paintings and artwork that show how pretty nature is. People who come to the festival will also get to go on nature walks and listen to talks about animal biodiversity and how we can help protect them and their habitats.
The festival is a way to get people to care more about nature and want to help take care of it. It does this by teaching people things, letting them be creative, and getting the community involved.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BH6JXD7A3/
Contact: Shahid Mehmood (peshawarzooeducation@gmail.com) - WWF Pakistan & Peshawar Zoo
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Islamabad, Pakistan, In person
National Seminar "Acting Locally for Global Impact"
Prioritizing native species, regulating invasive plants, improving nursery practices, and increasing public awareness can help ensure that greening efforts protect biodiversity rather than threaten it. Planting trees is an act of hope; planting the right trees is an act of wisdom. On, Pakistan’s plantation campaigns offer both hope and an important lesson. While tree planting is essential to combat climate change, pollution, and urban heat, experts warn that planting the wrong species can unintentionally harm local ecosystems. Research from Pakistan’s subtropical regions shows that many nurseries sell non-native plants introduced for landscaping and rapid growth. Though cities may appear greener, biodiversity can decline beneath the surface as native ecosystems weaken. Invasive plants may also consume excessive groundwater, damage agriculture, and become difficult to control. The solution is not to stop plantation drives, but to make them ecologically responsible.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: University Faculty, Students including girls, boys, and employes.
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://qau.edu.pk/
Contact: Prof Dr Shujaul Mulk Khan (smkhan@qau.edu.pk) - Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
22 May 2026 - 25 May 2026, Pakistan, Pakistan, In person
Acting locally for global impact
biodiversity means the variety of life on Earth—plants, animals, microorganisms, and ecosystems. The theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact” highlights how small actions in our communities can help protect global biodiversity. Planting trees, reducing pollution, saving water, protecting wildlife, and using resources wisely all contribute to a healthier planet. When individuals and communities act responsibly at the local level, the combined effect creates a positive global impact on nature and environmental sustainability.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: National
With participation of: student and general public
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at:
Contact: Nadia Khan (nadiakhanyousufzai@gmail.com) - Pakistan Musuem of Natural History,Islamabad,Pakistan
22 May 2026, Islamabad, Pakistan, Online
An online Youth Dialogue on World Biodiversity Day - Local actions in Pakistan for global impact
this online dialogue will bring together young conservation leaders, environmental advocates, students and national & international biodiversity professionals to discuss practical local solutions for biodiversity conservation in Pakistan
Activity type: Its a dialogue with youth sharing their local actions for biodiversity conservations and a dialogue with youth and professionals working in biodiversity space
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/worldbiodiversityday-biodiversity-youthleadership-share-7461733802734792704-fX83?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAkK8UsB0IK_BFuDRNDiKAs0spIFxdSbbZs
Contact: Javeria Afzal (javeriaafzal1980@gmail.com) - NBSAP AP
14 May 2026 - 15 May 2026, Talara, Peru, In person
Salvando el Cortarrama Peruano en Piedritas
Teach 5th and 6th year students from Santa Elena junior school, Piedritas, about the conservation of the threatened Peruvian Plantcutter bird and its dry forest habitat. Piedritas school is next to a small native forest where the Plantcutter can be found. Event is led by Jeremy Flanagan, a leading expert on the bird and dry forest conservation.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/cortarrama/
Contact: Jeremy Flanagan (jnm.flanagan@gmail.com) - SOS Peruvian Plantcutter, ENEL Generación, Santa Elena School
22 May 2026, Lima, Peru, Online
Talk for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026: Local Action for Global Impact
The talk proposed for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 aims to highlight Peru’s national efforts in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, the actions undertaken by national institutions, as well as the role of local actors — including communities, producers, regional and local governments, the private sector, and academia — whose participation is essential to achieving the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: National
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://goo.su/CblIyk
Contact: Walter Reyes (greyesv@rree.gob.pe) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
21 May 2026, Luna, Apayao, Philippines, In person
Launching and Declaration of the Apayao State College Rainforestation Area as an Institutional Wildlife Sanctuary and Protected Area
Apayao Province, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is rich in biodiversity. As a member institution, Apayao State College (ASC) supports biodiversity conservation, environmental stewardship, and sustainable resource management.
ASC maintains a rainforestation area of native and endemic species serving as a living laboratory for instruction, research, extension, and habitat restoration.
The Environmental Sustainability and Governance Office (ESGO), with key units, proposes the declaration of the site as an Institutional Wildlife Sanctuary and Protected Area to strengthen protection and institutionalize conservation.
The initiative will be launched on May 22, 2026, during the International Day for Biological Diversity, themed “Acting Locally with Global Impact.”
It aims to formalize protection, enhance biodiversity awareness, strengthen Biosphere Reserve support, and promote the site as a living laboratory.
Activity type: Nature Walk, Launching activity and Signning of Commitment
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth; Women and girls; National Line Agencies and Faculty and Staff of Apayao State College
See more at: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584219448784
Contact: David A. Rodolfo (esgo.asc@gmail.com) - Apayao State College
22 May 2026, Banga, South Cotabato, Philippines, Online
Banga YES-O Digital Advocacy Campaign for Global Biodiversity Day
The Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) of Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines, is launching a student-led digital advocacy campaign for International Biodiversity Day. Aligned with the theme "Acting locally for global impact", Junior and Senior High School students are creating and sharing digital posters and photo essays from home. The campaign focuses on the "Source-to-sea" concept, educating the community on how localized, land-based plastic waste management directly protects both local and marine biodiversity. This initiative serves to build foundational environmental awarenesss and prepare student leaders for upcoming science frameworks this school year.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CWpsTdHae/
Contact: Michell B. Palaganas (palaganaschell28@gmail.com) - Banga National High School YES-O
22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026, Virac, Philippines, In person
Biodiversity Day 2026: Acting Locally for Global Impact
Join us on May 22, 2026 as we celebrate International Day for Biodiversity through a community-centered event that highlights the importance of protecting nature, restoring ecosystems, and supporting local environmental action.
With the theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” this event will bring together community members, students, youth leaders, environmental advocates, educators, and local partners to promote biodiversity conservation through awareness activities, learning sessions, coastal and mangrove protection initiatives, and community participation.
This celebration aims to inspire people to take simple but meaningful actions—such as planting native species, protecting mangroves, reducing waste, conserving wildlife habitats, and supporting sustainable livelihoods—that contribute to a healthier planet for present and future generations.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/PACIFICTECHRTICCESSE/
Contact: Mark Joe Masagca (markjoemasagca@gmail.com) - PACIFICTECH Research Training Innovation Collaboration and Community Engagement for Sustainable and Safe Environment Inc.
23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Pagadian City, Philippines, In person
Marking the Trail, Protecting the Wild: Mt. Kulabog Biodiversity Day 2026
In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, the ZamboSur BioConservation Society will spearhead “Marking the Trail, Protecting the Wild: Mt. Kulabog Biodiversity Day 2026” on May 23–24, 2026 at Mt. Kulabog, Brgy. Gasa, Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur anchored on the global theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact.”
The overnight climb will gather mountaineers, BS Biology students formerly conducted biodiversity research in Mt. Kulabog, community members, and nature enthusiasts to collectively participate in biodiversity protection activities while experiencing the natural beauty of Mt. Kulabog firsthand.
A key highlight of the event is the installation of a conservation sign for the Almaciga tree -a critically endangered species and educational tarpaulins along the trail featuring Mt. Kulabog’s endemic, native, and threatened flora and fauna.
Activity type: Other
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/ZamboSurBioConservationSociety
Contact: Maricris Cudal (mcrisGcudal@gmail.com) - ZamboSur BioConservation Society
15 May 2026 - 16 May 2026, Évora, Portugal, In person
BioBlitz - Herdade da Mitra
The 24-hour BioBlitz returns to Herdade da Mitra, the University of Évora’s experimental farm. Participants can explore independently or join researchers on guided walks to learn how to identify different species. Whether alone, with friends, or with family, this event offers a unique opportunity to discover biodiversity just outside the city boundaries. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Carlos Godinho (capg@uevora.pt) - Universidade de Évora
22 May 2026, Coimbra, Portugal, In person
Coimbra Embraces Biodiversity
The Municipality of Coimbra and the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) of the University of Coimbra will mark the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22 with a session focused on urban biodiversity and the presentation of projects related to sustainability and environmental conservation. The event will take place at Estação Nova (11:00–13:00) and will feature an opening contribution by Professor Helena Freitas, initiator of the project.
The session will include presentations of the European projects B_Green and BeeConnected SUDOE, which promote biodiversity conservation, urban ecosystem enhancement, and the protection of wild pollinators.
The event also launches the initiative “Coimbra Embraces Biodiversity”, a long-term programme aiming to engage citizens, institutions, and researchers in valuing and protecting urban biodiversity, aligning with the UN theme “Acting locally for global impact.”
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://cfe.uc.pt/coimbra-assinala-dia-internacional-da-biodiversidade-e-lanca-iniciativa-inedita-que-envolve-toda-a-comunidade/
Contact: Miguel Ferreira (miguel.ferreira@uc.pt) - Municipality of Coimbra and the Centre for Functional Ecology (CFE) of the University of Coimbra
22 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026, São Brás de Alportel, Portugal, In person
Fireflies, orchids and other natural treasures of São Brás de Alportel
An initiative focused on the wild species and wild places of São Brás de Alportel, Algarve and the urgency of their conservation, highlighting individual actions that make a meaningful difference in remarkable species. It explores the intricate ecological webs of the regions, from fungi, to orchids and their polinators, to snails and firelifes, demonstrating how nature is interconnected, including with us. The primary objective is to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity by fostering deep reflection on the true meaning of the concept. It aims to raise awareness of how humanity is embedded within this living network, encouraging a shift towards a proactive participation in the preservation of local ecosystems.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.cm-sbras.pt/pt/agenda/37549/pirilampos-orquideas-e-outros-tesouros-de-sao-bras-de-alportel.aspx
Contact: Sérgio Henriques (henriquesbio@gmail.com) - Câmara Municipal de São Brás de Alportel
22 May 2026, Romania, In person
Harmony with Nature – Young Explorers for Biodiversity
Students from Class I B, from “Ana Lugojana” school in Bucharest, Romania, will take part in educational and creative activities dedicated to the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026.
Through discussions, interactive workshops, nature observations, eco-friendly crafts, collaborative projects and artistic activities, children will discover the importance of biodiversity, environmental protection and sustainable development.
The project encourages empathy towards nature, responsible behavior and active involvement in protecting our planet.
Together, we learn that every small action can help preserve the beauty and balance of life on Earth.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at:
Contact: Florentina Daniela Georgescu (fd.georgescu@gmail.com) - Class I B
27 May 2026, Oradea, Romania, In person
BioUniversity on campus
We will explore the campus of University of Oradea with students to learn how to use iNaturalist and how to upload images for BioUniversity Oradea project. The activity will be coordinated by dr. Diana Cupșa ans dr. Adriana Petruș. the biologist students who already are initiated in the activity will help the other students to use iNaturalist and make observations. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Academic community
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Diana Cupsa (cupsa2007@yahoo.com) - University of Oradea
22 May 2026, Água Grande, Sao Tome and Principe, In person
FoCo Biodiversidade
São Tomé e Príncipe destaca-se mundialmente pela sua biodiversidade única, sendo atualmente o único país do mundo com todo o seu território classificado como Reserva Mundial da Biosfera pela UNESCO, reforçando a designação de “Galápagos de África”. Este reconhecimento resulta dos esforços contínuos do Governo e dos seus parceiros estratégicos na conservação ambiental.
A BirdLife International continua a apoiar ações voltadas para a promoção da investigação científica, o fortalecimento das capacidades locais e a valorização da comunicação sobre a natureza de São Tomé e Príncipe.
Sob o lema “Agindo localmente para um impacto global: a juventude no centro da mudança”, esta edição pretende reforçar a consciência coletiva sobre a conservação da biodiversidade, destacando o papel fundamental da juventude como agente de mudança e promotora de práticas sustentáveis para as futuras gerações.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Development partners, private sector
Campaign pillars covered: Share
See more at:
Contact: Vânia Trovoada (vania.trovoada@birdlife.org) - BirdLife International
21 May 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Hybrid
International Day for Biodiversity in Saudi Arabia
The National Center for Wildlife is organizing an awareness seminar to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under the theme “Local Action for Global Impact,” to be held in Riyadh on 21 May 2026. The seminar aims to highlight the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in biodiversity conservation and showcase national initiatives that contribute to regional and global biodiversity and sustainable development goals.
The program includes opening remarks, expert presentations, awareness videos, and a panel discussion addressing terrestrial and marine biodiversity, protected areas management, and national capacity-building initiatives. The seminar also emphasizes the importance of local action in supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: National
With participation of: Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F329365315991%3Fp%3D4wXOR3ZvCH6ucSJOtU%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=8f967612-afb3-4e9f-99c1-f37b41b87f6c&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true
Contact: Faisal Shuraim (f.shuraim@ncw.gov.sa) - National Center for Wildlife
22 May 2026, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Hybrid
Radio talkback show
The celebration in Honiara will include street talk interviews and a livestream radio talkback show on the national radio station.
Activity type: Radio and Social Media campaign
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Share; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/people/Solomon-Islands-office-of-Environment-and-Conservation-Division/100069112094254/
Contact: Luke Mae and Hazlyn Martha (LMae@mecdm.gov.sb) - Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology
23 May 2026 - 24 May 2026, Nasteha Muse, Somalia, In person
Communities for Conservation
“Communities for Conservation” is a community-based biodiversity awareness outreach initiative to be held in Burtinle District and surrounding settlements in Puntland, Somalia, in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026. The event responds to increasing wildlife poaching and illegal trade affecting antelopes and gazelles in the region. In line with the IDB 2026 campaign theme, “Look and Learn, Connect and Act, and Share,” the initiative will engage communities, youth, elders, religious leaders, local police, and law enforcement authorities through awareness sessions, dialogue, and public outreach activities promoting wildlife protection and coexistence. The event aims to shift conservation engagement from indoor workshops to direct field-based community action and strengthen community stewardship for biodiversity conservation.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Law enforcement
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: http://moeaccpl.so/?fbclid=IwVERDUAR0AxtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1dVmKh4C70YEJgkmIoeWI0edAoFbBqN41eHn_UMAWc0WvV2EDuHtCl3TpxA_aem_rd0u4j84PQYDYPGsXKr5Aw
Contact: Nasteho Muse (nasteha.mc@gmail.com) - Ministry of Envirinmnet, Range and Climate Change
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Stanger, South Africa, Online
International school support
I will participate in International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 to learn about and support local biodiversity conservation. My activities include attending an information session on national biodiversity targets and NBSAPs, joining a community walk to observe native species, and sharing key messages using the official IDB 2026 toolkit. I want to understand how individuals can contribute to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through education and small actions. By engaging with students and community members, I hope to raise awareness, encourage nature-positive behaviors, and inspire others to protect ecosystems. I am committed to taking part, learning, and advocating for a sustainable future.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at:
Contact: Qiniso magula (mthokozisimagqibelo@gmail.com) -
22 May 2026 - 22 May 2027, Andriesvale Northern Cape, South Africa, Hybrid
BlueDignity
The BlueDignity transforms temporary aid into a permanent, climate-resilient rural utility.
The rural villages can become:
• UNESCO-aligned WASH demonstration site
• Women-led economic hub
• Fully Circular for Water/WASH & Food Nexus
• Scalable blueprints across Africa
The Indigenous People of Khoi San program launch.
Andriesvale, located in Northern Cape close to the Kalahari desert, is a rural community of approximately 1,500 people it is the homeland of the Khoi San people. As it was official given to the Khoi San tribe in 1999 it does not fall under service provisioning of South Africa.
Residents who rely on agriculture and small-scale enterprises but in a very hash environment with little access to fertiliser, healthy soil and clean cooking
The village lacks reliable water and sanitation infrastructure, forcing residents to depend on contaminated borehole water and ponds shared with livestock. These unsafe water sources expose women and children to waterborne diseases.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: www.bluedignity.org
Contact: Rene Frank (rfh@sosnpo.org) - SOSNPO, Sanitation Ambassadors & INDEED
30 May 2026, Johannesburg, South Africa, In person
World Biodiversity Day Hennops River Cleanup
If you want to make a difference, it starts with you.
Not someday. Not someone else. You.
On 30 May, we’re gathering at the Hennops Revival River Cleanup @Zwartkop Country Club to do something simple but powerful — show up for a river that can’t speak for itself anymore.
It’s easy to feel like the problem is too big, too polluted, too far gone. But change has never come from waiting. It comes from people who decide that “enough” is a starting point, not a stopping point.
This isn’t just about picking up litter. It’s about dignity. It’s about restoring something that’s been neglected. It’s about proving that small actions, done together, still matter.
If you’ve ever looked at a place and thought, “someone should fix this” — this is your moment to be that someone.
Come get your hands dirty. Come be part of the turnaround.
30 May — Hennops Revival River Cleanup
Because real change always starts with someone choosing to care.
Activity type: Cleanup
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Scouts South Africa
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14fvCMAadi2/
Contact: Warren Rocchi (events@hennopsrevival.co.za) - Hennops River Revival
22 May 2026, Malaga, Spain, In person
Celebrating our biodiversity
Hasha Kids will explore our natural surroundings and record and register through taking a photo as well as drawing in our notebooks biodiversity that strikes their interest in landscape.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/hasha.connection?igsh=bzN3NGlmc3Rqbmdm
Contact: Cler Gil (hashaconnection@gmail.com) - Hasha, nature as our guide
22 May 2026, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, In person
The Spring of Mountain Life
As part of our ongoing workshop series in Nuwara Eliya, this session at Kikiliyamana College celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity with students aged 12–14 and their teachers. The workshop explores how global environmental challenges connect directly to the landscapes, ecosystems, and species around them, with a special focus on the ecological richness of Sri Lanka’s central highlands.
Through interactive drama, creative activities, and storytelling, participants will explore biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human impacts in engaging ways. The workshop also highlights the endemic and endangered Rhino-horned Lizard, a remarkable species found within their own montane landscape, helping students recognise that biodiversity is part of the life around them and worth protecting.
The second half of the day focuses on nature journaling and biodiversity photography, encouraging students and teachers to slow down, observe, and connect more deeply with local biodiversity.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/schoolyard_scientists/
Contact: Eshadi Mendis (eshadimendis@gmail.com) - Schoolyard Scientists
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Stockholm, Sweden, Online
Survival of the [F]riendly
In honor of International Biodiversity Day on May 22, we are open sourcing an exclusive excerpt from the upcoming book on the “Evolution of the Biosphere” in celebration of the invisible heroes of all Biological Diversity: The Microbes.
For eons they have diligently been driving the evolution of life through friendly networks. It is thanks to their collaborative nature that we share this planet with crocodiles, fungi and oak trees. They are the teeny tiny building blocks for all Biological Diversity everwhere. And they never stop. Their factories work 24 seven, every day of the year, and for 3,5 billion years. That deserves some respect.
They are the ultimate system engineers.
This story is also a celebration of the fearless female scientist who dared to stand her ground until her mindblowing theory on serial endosymbiosis was eventually vindicated. The brave Lynn Margulis.
Welcome to learn about the Survival of the [F]riendly -free access!
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/survival-friendly-cecilia-repinski-mwvyf/?trackingId=xX1wTEU9QBGQBlOS3tywTw%3D%3D
Contact: Cecilia Repinski (cecilia@gaiacene.org) - Gaiacene Labs (www.gaiacene.org) with the author Cecilia Repinski
27 May 2026, Gävle, Sweden, In person
International Day for Biological Diversity
Biologist Lars Hillström will give a presentation on Citizen Science, BioUNIVERSITY, and iNaturalist, open to colleagues, students, and the general public. After the presentation, participants will explore the campus to observe and record local flora and fauna using the iNaturalist app. The activity is part of the BioUNIVERSITY citizen science project promoted by the EUGREEN University Alliance.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Academic community
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://eugreenalliance.eu/event/international-day-of-biodiversity-2026/
Contact: Olov Dahlin (Olov.Dahlin@hig.se) - University of Gävle
22 May 2026 - 25 May 2026, Wallerfield, Trinidad and Tobago, In person
Acting Locally for Biodiversity: Food Gardens, Hydroponics and Ecotourism at Carifarms
This biodiversity event showcases how local action can support global sustainability goals through integrated food systems, habitat restoration, and ecological education.
Hosted at Carifarms, an emerging ecotourism and biodiversity site in Trinidad and Tobago, activities include:
• Joy Garden memorial planting initiative
• Tree planting and biodiversity enhancement
• Farm biodiversity and ecotourism tours
• Demonstration of hydroponic food systems featuring cucumber, cauliflower, and bok choy production
• Education on home gardening, spices, and sustainable food systems
• Community dialogue on biodiversity, food resilience, and ecological stewardship
The event demonstrates how farms can function as productive socioecological spaces that combine conservation, food production, education, and livelihoods.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: sufoodtt.com
Contact: Patricia Jaggasar-Clement (sufoodtt@gmail.com) - Dr Patricia Jaggasar, Director, Sufood Beverage Manufacturing Ltd, Mr Emmanuel Clement, Director, Sufood Beverage Manufacturing Ltd, Mr Mitra Sant, Director, Hermitage Limestone Ltd / Carifarms, Ms Dana Ali, Farm Manager, Carifarms Ltd.
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026, Tunisia, In person
ITU BioBlitz 2026
ITU Campus BioBlitz 2026 aims to find and identify as many species as possible in the Ayazaga Campus of Istanbul Technical University on the occasion of Biodiversity Day 2026.
Date: May 21, 2026 Thursday
Time: 9.30 - 15.00
Place: ITU Ayazaga Campus.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/itu-tur-say-2026
Contact: Bengisu Sensoy (sensoyb16@itu.edu.tr) - Istanbul Technical University Sustainability Office
22 May 2026, tunis, Tunisia, In person
Seminar “Local Actions, Global Impact : Acting Locally to Preserve Biodiversity and Generate Sustainable Impacts Worldwide”
Under the 2026 theme “From Local Actions to Global Impact”, the Ministry of Environment, with the support of national and international partners, will organize an information day on 22 May 2026 to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity. The event aims to raise awareness, strengthen multi-stakeholder dialogue, showcase national reports and cooperation project achievements, and encourage collective action for biodiversity conservation and sustainable natural resource management.
The event will provide a key platform for presenting the latest national reports published in 2026 on biodiversity, biosafety, and access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing (Nagoya Protocol). It will also highlight the achievements of cooperation projects and identify future priorities to strengthen the implementation of national and international environmental commitments.
The Seminar will take place at the Tunis Diplomatic Academy, under the auspice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/MinEnvironment
Contact: HATEM BEN BELGACEM (hatem_medd@yahoo.fr) - Tunisian Ministry of Environment
9 Jun 2026, Tunis, Tunisia, In person
Kick-off Green4Value project (Projet ARESSE/GREEN IMPACT)
The kick-off of the project aims to promote the sustainable management of Tunisian arboretums and add value to high-potential forest species. Through multidisciplinary research, it deploys solutions that balance biodiversity conservation with local socio-economic growth. The kick-off event will officially launch these activities and strengthen collaboration among all key stakeholders.
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: National
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Experts and scientific
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/projet-green4value-54521a3b1
Contact: Dr. Issam TOUHAMI (touhamissam03@gmail.com) - The National Research Institute for Rural Engineering, Water, and Forestry (INRGREF)
22 May 2026, Ankara, Türkiye, Online
2026 Biodiversity Day Special Broadcast “Acting locally for global impact.”
2026 Biodiversity Day Special Broadcast
“Acting locally for global impact”
As part of Biodiversity Day on 22 May, we are organizing a special live broadcast in which we will address biodiversity from different areas of expertise.
This year’s theme reminds us that biodiversity loss is a global crisis, but that solutions often begin at the local scale through knowledge, awareness, education, monitoring, conservation, and action.
In the panel, we will discuss biodiversity in the context of education, freshwater ecosystems, marine life, civil society initiatives, botany, herbaria, paleobiodiversity, and the global importance of Anatolia.
Anatolia is a unique geography where different biogeographical regions, high endemism, rich ecosystem diversity, and a strong evolutionary heritage converge. For this reason, every right step taken locally is also part of our global responsibility for biodiversity.
Date: 22 May 2026
Time: 19:00
YouTube Live Broadcast
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: National
With participation of: The event will bring together experts, researchers, civil society representatives, students, and all those interested in biodiversity.
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at: https://www.youtube.com/live/aYCcqcW5Uhs
Contact: Hakan GÜR (evoeko@googlegroups.com) - The event will be held in collaboration with the Rural Environment and Forestry Problems Research Association, the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Association, and the Flora Research Association.
19 May 2025 - 27 May 2026, Kampala, Uganda, Online
Before conservation had a name
The campaign positions the Buganda clan totem system as the world's oldest community conservation movement one that protected biodiversity centuries before the word "conservation" even existed. It reframes indigenous cultural knowledge not as tradition for tradition's sake, but as cutting-edge ecological wisdom that modern science is only now catching up to.
Activity type: Campaign
Event scope: Regional
With participation of: Youth; Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Share
See more at: https://x.com/buyeforum
Contact: Aminah Nassali (Buyeforum@gmail.com) - Buganda Youth in Enviroment Forum
15 May 2026, Kampala, Uganda, In person
Buhweju Ecotourism and Cultural Festival/Buhweju Go Green Campaign for Environment conservation and climate action
Buhweju Ecotourism and Cultural Festival/Buhweju Go Green Campaign for Environment Conservation and Climate Action is an initiative to raise awareness on conservation of endangered natural resources and embracing sustainable tourism with a connection route to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The initiative brings together local grassroot communities, professionals, and Ecotourism enthusiasts to share lived experiences. ",
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Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities
See more at: https://cicd.ug
Contact: Jonan Nduhuura (cicdinfo98@gmail.com) - Centre for Integrated Community Development-Uganda (CICD-UGANDA)
22 May 2026, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, In person
Walk for Peace
Our Walk for Peace is an Ecumenical Walk starting from Farm St Church at 10am and heading to Westminster Cathedral where we will pause for prayers in the Piazza before heading on to Southwark Cathedral. Here we will join in the Mass with Canon Michael Branch at 12.30pm.
On this World Biodiversity Day we will pray for Care of Our Common Home and remember the Pope's Encyclical "Laudato Si" which reminds us that everything is connected. #LaudatoSi #Careforourcommonhome
Activity type: Walk
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: www.justiceandpeace.org.uk
Contact: Anita Tozzi (justiceandpeace@rcdow.org.uk) - Caritas Westminster
15 May 2026 - 30 May 2026, New York, United States of America, Hybrid
Paradise by Ian Hutton & Selva Ozelli
Paradise\" is a collaborative environmental art exhibition featuring photographs by naturalist Ian Hutton and oil paintings by artist Selva Ozelli. The show highlights the vulnerable ecosystem of Australia's Lord Howe Island to raise awareness about the severe threats of global warming, climate change, and habitat loss. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZGorGmnvew
Activity type: Exhibition
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act
See more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZGorGmnvew
Contact: Miriam Cinquegrana (miriamc@ldeo.columbia.edu) - Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
22 May 2026, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States of America, In person
JHS '27 Adopt-a-Spot Cleanup
The class of 2027 at JHS is sponsoring a cleanup after school on Friday, May 22nd at their County Adopt-a-Spot near the school. All students are welcome! The group will walk with a chaperone to the Adopt-a-Spot location via the interpretive trail behind school. They will collect any trash along the trail and around the Adopt-a-Spot.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/jhs_class27
Contact: Jude Pelletier (judepell8@gmail.com) - Jamestown High School Class of 2027
22 May 2026, Arcadia, United States of America, Hybrid
CIEDM Actions for Bees & Biodiversity @ Arcadia Ecohome Microforest
We nature lovers and grassroots at CIEDM are holding a local event to support and take part in three national and global awareness campaigns in following four consecutive days and all for nature conservation to protect species, habitats and ecosystems: World Bee Day and Reduce Your Lawn Day on May 20, Outdoor Classroom Day on May 21, and International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Our actions at the Arcadia Ecohome Microforest, a Certified Wildlife Habitat, Certified Pollinator Garden and Certified Bee Friendly Farm with 500+ flowering trees and uncountable ground covers and tall grasses, include rewilding landscapes, restoring the forest ecosystems for wild bees, enhancing soil biodiversity with organic waste from tree trimming, and engaging a bioblitz walk in the woods and a social media campaign to raise awareness of those four campaigns ad what we are doing at the pocket forest.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Share; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/ciedmeco/
Contact: Dr. Edward Huang (ciedmeco@gmail.com) - California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM)
15 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, In person
"Clean Forest, Clean River - Healthy Future! Local Actions."
Event Program: "Clean Forest, Clean River - Healthy Future! Local Actions for Global Impact." Lecture on the harm of illegal dumping to human health and the national park ecosystem.
- Announce a drawing contest about the harm of litter to nature and humans. Post submitted entries on the national park's Instagram page (from May 20 to June 5). Award the most voted entries on June 5 (for elementary school students).
- Distribute bags and gloves after the lecture, and then head to the illegal dump site on the border with the national park. Schoolchildren collect litter along the way (for high school students).
- Cleanup of the illegal dump by local residents and park rangers using the park's tractor.
- Set up a sign at the site of the former illegal dump.
- Transport the litter on the park's tractor to the official landfill in the Bulungursky District, along with a park employee.
Activity type: Community event or challenge
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Connect and act; Look and learn
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/zarafshonmilliytabiatbogi?igsh=
Contact: Aleksandra Zaslavskaya (alexaz.0011777@gmail.com) - Zarafshan national natural park with the support of the Zoinet Ecology Network (https://zoinet.org/) and the Collaborative Ecosystem Partnership Fund for the Conservation of Critical Ecosystems in Fragile States (CEPF) (https://www.cepf.net)
22 May 2026, Lusaka, Zambia, Online
our biodiversity
This event talks about the different types of biodiversity we have how its important we protect them as a community
Activity type: Workshop
Event scope: Local
With participation of: Women and girls; Indigenous peopls and local communities; Youth
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn
See more at:
Contact: Fatness Ngoma (fatnessngoma@gmail.com) - Femino EcoBlossom
23 May 2026, Zambia, Online
Biodiversity Beyond Borders: Local Solutions for Global Impact Webinar
The webinar brings together actors from diverse disciplines leading conservation work in Zambia that directly and indirectly contributes to global biodiversity conservation goals. The webinar is tailored for conservation experts, local community actors, youth, and academia to advance biodiversity conservation in their communities and provide a platform for knowledge sharing and building connections from already existing actions for broader collaborative work in research, local community restoration efforts, awareness-making, and policy advocacy. The webinar will go from 4pm to 5:30pm.
Activity type: Seminar or educational activity
Event scope: Global
With participation of: Women and girls; Youth; Indigenous peopls and local communities
Campaign pillars covered: Look and learn; Connect and act; Share
See more at: https://www.instagram.com/zambiaybn
Contact: Autone Mululuma (ybnzambia@gmail.com) - Global Youth Biodiversity Network Zambia
Biodiversity is the living web that sustains humanity.
Yet, climate chaos, pollution, and the relentless exploitation of land, ocean and freshwater, are pushing the natural world towards breakdown – with devastating consequences for people, livelihoods, and sustainable development.
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework shows the way forward. But we must pick up the pace – with ambition and accountability.
Governments must lead by accelerating implementation, mobilizing finance, and closing capacity gaps that hold back progress. But as this year’s theme reminds us, success depends on action far beyond national capitals. Indigenous Peoples and local communities, women and young people, academia, businesses, cities and regions all have a vital role in protecting and restoring nature.
The United Nations is supporting Member States through inclusive, science‑based action – updating national biodiversity strategies, expanding protected areas, restoring ecosystems, and integrating nature into sustainable development planning and climate action.
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, let us champion those acting locally for global impact – and work together to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, so people and nature flourish together.
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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OTHER STATEMENTS
Video message from Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme.
Video message from Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary, CBD.
Video message from Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary, CBD.
Messages from COP Presidencies
Incoming COP 17 Host: His Excellency, Mr. Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of Armenia and Incoming President of COP 17.
COP 16 Presidency: Video message from Her Excellency, Ms. Irene Vélez Torres, Minister of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia.
COP 15 Presidency: Written statement from His Excellency Mr. Huang Runqui, Minister of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China.
COP 12 Presidency: Written statement from His Excellency, Mr. KIM, Sunghwan, Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment of the Republic of Korea.
COP 10 Presidency: Video message from His Excellency, Mr. Hirotaka Ishihara, Minister of the Environment of Japan.
COP 9 Presidency: Video message from His Excellency, Mr. Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate, Nature Conservation & Nuclear Safety of Germany.
COP 8 Presidency: Written statement from His Excellency, Mr. João Paulo Ribeiro Capobianco, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change of Brazil.
COP 7 Presidency: Written statement from His Excellency, Mr. Dato' Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia.
COP 4 Presidency: Video message from His Excellency, Mr. Filip Kuffa, State Secretary of the Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic.
Messages from Parties
Canada: Written statement from the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature.
Hungary: Written statement from the Honourable László Gajdos, Minister for the Living Environment.
Trinidad and Tobago: Written statement from the Honorable Kennedy Swaratsingh, Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development.
United Arab Emirates: Written statement from Her Excellency, Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
Messages from Partners
Hungary: Written statement from the Honourable László Gajdos, Minister for the Living Environment.
Trinidad and Tobago: Written statement from the Honorable Kennedy Swaratsingh, Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development.
United Arab Emirates: Written statement from Her Excellency, Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
Messages from Partners
A Rocha Ghana: Video message from Ransford Agyei, Conservation & Research Development Officer
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity: Video message from Jerome L. Montemayor, Executive Director.
Brahma Kumaris: Video message from Sister Jayanti, Additional Administrative Head
Convention on Migratory Species: Video message from Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary.
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Video message from Manoela Pessoa De Miranda, the Secretary.
Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF): Video message from Mr. Sergio Díaz-Granado, Executive President.
Dutchman’s Gold: Video message.
European Economic and Social Committee: Video message from Arnaud Schwartz, Member.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Video message from QU Dongyu, Director-General.
Fondo para el Desarrollo de los Pueblos Indígenas de América Latina y el Caribe (FILAC): Video message from Sr. Darío Mejía Montalvo, Secretario Técnico.
Forest Stewardship Council: Video Message from Joanna Nowakowska, Director, Policy and Performance.
Forética: Video message from Germán Granda, Director General.
Global Environment Facility (GEF): Video message from Claude Gascon, Interim CEO.
Global Partnership for Business and Biodiversity: Written statement.
International Fertilizer Association: Video message from Alzbeta Klein, Chief Executive Officer and Director General.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO): Video message from Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General.
International Whaling Commission: Video message from Martha Rojas Urrego, Executive Secretary
Joint video message from Vivek Menon, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, Martín Zordan, CEO of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and Mike Clifford, Strategy Director of Reverse the Red.
Keystone Foundation: Video message from Anita Varghes, Director, Keystone Foundation on behalf of the Keystone Foundation and REDAA programme.
Nutrition Action Zimbabwe: Written statement.
Minamata Convention on Mercury: Video message from Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary
Ontario Land Trust Alliance: Written statement.
Profonanpe: Video Message from Anton Willems, Executive Director.
Secretariat of the Interministerial Commission for Sea Resources (SECIRM): Written statement.
Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia (REDAA) programme: Video message from Dilys Roe, Principal researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development and the Technical lead for REDAA.
The Haribon Foundation: Written statement.
UNESCO: Written statement from Khaled El-Enany, Director-General.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Video message from Mr. Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Video messages from Alexander De Croo, Administrator.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): Written statement from Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary.
Women4Biodiversity: Video message from Mrinalini Rai, founder and Executive Director.
World Bank Group: Video message from Valerie Hickey, Director for Environment.
World Rural Forum: Video message from Belén Citoler, Director.
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity: Video message from Jerome L. Montemayor, Executive Director.
Brahma Kumaris: Video message from Sister Jayanti, Additional Administrative Head
Convention on Migratory Species: Video message from Amy Fraenkel, Executive Secretary.
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Video message from Manoela Pessoa De Miranda, the Secretary.
Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF): Video message from Mr. Sergio Díaz-Granado, Executive President.
Dutchman’s Gold: Video message.
European Economic and Social Committee: Video message from Arnaud Schwartz, Member.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Video message from QU Dongyu, Director-General.
Fondo para el Desarrollo de los Pueblos Indígenas de América Latina y el Caribe (FILAC): Video message from Sr. Darío Mejía Montalvo, Secretario Técnico.
Forest Stewardship Council: Video Message from Joanna Nowakowska, Director, Policy and Performance.
Forética: Video message from Germán Granda, Director General.
Global Environment Facility (GEF): Video message from Claude Gascon, Interim CEO.
Global Partnership for Business and Biodiversity: Written statement.
International Fertilizer Association: Video message from Alzbeta Klein, Chief Executive Officer and Director General.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO): Video message from Sergio Mujica, Secretary-General.
International Whaling Commission: Video message from Martha Rojas Urrego, Executive Secretary
Joint video message from Vivek Menon, Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, Martín Zordan, CEO of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and Mike Clifford, Strategy Director of Reverse the Red.
Keystone Foundation: Video message from Anita Varghes, Director, Keystone Foundation on behalf of the Keystone Foundation and REDAA programme.
Nutrition Action Zimbabwe: Written statement.
Minamata Convention on Mercury: Video message from Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary
Ontario Land Trust Alliance: Written statement.
Profonanpe: Video Message from Anton Willems, Executive Director.
Secretariat of the Interministerial Commission for Sea Resources (SECIRM): Written statement.
Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia (REDAA) programme: Video message from Dilys Roe, Principal researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development and the Technical lead for REDAA.
The Haribon Foundation: Written statement.
UNESCO: Written statement from Khaled El-Enany, Director-General.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Video message from Mr. Lazare Eloundou Assomo, Director
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Video messages from Alexander De Croo, Administrator.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): Written statement from Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary.
Women4Biodiversity: Video message from Mrinalini Rai, founder and Executive Director.
World Bank Group: Video message from Valerie Hickey, Director for Environment.
World Rural Forum: Video message from Belén Citoler, Director.
GET INVOLVED!
Everyone can take part by:
• Joining the IDB 2026 global digital campaign, amplifying content from the CBD social media accounts or
using the official hashtags, the narrative and the digital assets offered to craft posts of their own bearing the
campaign hashtags.
• Speaking in their own voice by recording and posting video messages articulating their views through their
own social media platforms. Tips on recording high-quality, impactful videos will be provided on the IDB 2026
webpage.
• Organizing and/or attending local IDB 2026 celebrations, including in-person events, workshops or webinars,
to explain, discuss or beat the drum for accelerated local action to achieve the KMGBF targets by 2030. A
submission widget will allow the organizers of such events to highlight their local event on the IDB 2026 web
page.
• Further opportunities for in-person activities, including events at schools or through citizen science platforms,
are envisaged
COMMUNICATION MATERIALS: Products and assets
• The IDB 2026 theme in the six official languages of the United Nations:
اليوم الدولي للتنوع البيولوجي :2026 العمل المحلي ذو التأثير العالمي o
o 2026年国际生物多样性日：立足本地，影响全球
o Journée internationale de la diversité biologique 2026 : Des actions locales à l’impact mondial
o Международный день биоразнообразия 2026 г.: Местные действия для глобального
воздействия
o Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica 2026: Acción local para un impacto mundial
o International Day for Biological Diversity 2026: Acting locally for global impact
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• Main hashtag: #BiodiversityDay #LocalAction #ForNature; secondary hashtags: #KMGBF and
#UNBiodiversity.
• Official language versions of the main hashtag: Arabic: البيولوجي_التنوع_يوم# ;Chinese: #生物多样性日;
French: #JournéeBiodiversité; Russian: #ДеньБиоразнообразия; Spanish: #DíaDeLaBiodiversidad
• A consolidated IDB 2026 webpage, where all the campaign elements will be lodged
• Key messages (provided above) that participants in the campaign may use to articulate their own
contributions to the debate on “Acting locally for global impact”
• In April 2026, the following assets will be posted on the IDB webpage:
o Logo package designed for IDB 2026 reflecting the theme and the rationale.
o A logo customization widget –a popular feature in previous IDB campaigns—that allows
users to generate tailored versions of the IDB 2026 logo.
o Template for IG stories for people to share the way they celebrate IDB 2026
o A suite of branded visual assets, including social media cards and multimedia products (Trello
Board).
What is expected from Parties to the CBD: The Secretariat invites high-level representatives of Parties and
relevant organizations to submit messages on the theme of IDB 2026 in one of the six official languages of the
United Nations for publication on the IDB webpage.
Submissions can include:
• Video clips (not exceeding two minutes in duration)
• Written messages (not exceeding 450 words)
The submissions should be transmitted by e-mail, indicating the name and title of the speaker/author, to
secretariat@cbd.int, copying mea-cbd-comms@un.org no later than 15 May 2026.
Contributors are encouraged to disseminate their messages widely through their institutional web and social
media channels with the #BiodiversityDay hashtag. In addition, the Secretariat welcomes the participation of
everyone in the IDB 2026 campaign, including the private sector, media, academia and the public at large.
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