Biodiversity includes: Plants, animals, microorganisms, genetic diversity, ecosystems
Key threat: About 1 million species threatened with extinction
Global biodiversity roadmap: Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (adopted Dec 2022)
Framework targets (2030): Restore 30% degraded ecosystems; conserve 30% land & water; reduce invasive species by 50%; mobilise $200 billion/year
Why biodiversity matters: Clean water, food, medicine, climate regulation, pollination, soil fertility
Human dependence: 80% of diet from plants; 20% animal protein from fish for 3 billion people; 80% of rural populations use traditional plant-based medicines
FAQs
Q1: When is the International Day for Biological Diversity observed?
Ans: It is observed every year on May 22.
Q2: What is the theme for International Day for Biological Diversity 2026?
Ans: The theme is “Acting locally for global impact.”
Q3: Why was the date changed from December 29 to May 22?
Ans: Because December 29 was inconvenient due to year-end holidays; May 22 marks the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity (1992).
Q4: What is the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework?
Ans: It is a global action plan adopted in December 2022 to reverse biodiversity loss, with 23 targets for 2030 and 4 goals for 2050.
Q5: How many species are currently threatened with extinction?
Ans: About 1 million species are threatened with extinction.
Month: Current Affairs - May 22, 2026
Category: Environment & Ecology