International Day for Biological Diversity

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Biological Diversity, International Day for

May 22

In 1994 the United Nations declared December 29 International Day for Biological Diversity. In the year 2000 they changed the date to May 22 in order to draw more attention to the observance. They also wished to honor the May 22, 2000, signing of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Celebration day: May 22

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