World Migratory Bird Day
May 6, 2021
World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated bi-annually on the second Saturday in May and in October. It will be celebrated on 8th May 2021 this year. The World Migratory Bird Day is an awareness raising campaign highlighting the necessity to conserve migratory birds and their habitats.
The theme for the Year 2021 is “Sing, Fly, Soar, like a Bird!” dedicated to raising awareness of migratory birds: the threats faced, their ecological importance, the need for international cooperation to conserve them.
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World Bee Day 2020
May 20, 2021
Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity.
To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as 20 May coincides with the birthday of Anton Janša, who in the 18th century pioneered modern beekeeping techniques in his native Slovenia and praised the bees for their ability to work so hard, while needing so little attention. The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which would significantly contribute to solving problems related to the global food supply and eliminate hunger in developing countries. We all depend on pollinators and it is, therefore, crucial to monitor their decline and halt the loss of biodiversity.
Bee engaged : build Back Better for Bees
Let us celebrate World Bee Day in the midst of a still ongoing pandemic with a events to spread awareness through social media under the theme “Bee engaged – Build Back Better for Bees”.
The event may focus our solidarity to counter the threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to food security and agricultural livelihoods alongside prioritizing environmental regeneration and pollinator protection. It will be an occasion to raise awareness of how everyone can make a difference to support, restore and enhance the role of pollinators.
International Day for Biological Diversity
May 22, 2021
The International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations–sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity related issues. The day is celebrated annually on 22nd May.
The slogan for the Year 2021 is “We’re part of the solution”. The slogan was chosen to be a continuation of the momentum generated last year under the over-arching theme, “Our solutions are in nature”, which served as a reminder that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges.
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