International Day of Biological Diversity
The International Day for Biological Diversity (or World Biodiversity Day), is a UN-sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. This universal observance commemorates the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and provides a unique opportunity to foster wide support for the Convention, its Protocols and related action frameworks. It is celebrated annually on May 22nd. This years' theme is "Be Part of the Plan"
Credit: Botanic Garden, University of Bonn
Open House at the Bonn University Botanic Gardens
Every year, the Botanic Gardens of the University of Bonn celebrate World Biodiversity Day with a fair of opportunities on biodiversity: institutions and organizations from Bonn and the surrounding area present diversity and even more - biodiversity you can touch.
The Crop Trust participates yearly with an exhibit about the mission and mandate of the Crop Trust. This year, the Crop Trust will also showcase a virtual tour of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to commemorate the deposit of seeds from the Botanic Gardens to the Seed Vault.
The fair takes place on Sunday, 26 May 2024, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Botanic Garden premises. Entrance is free.
Photo: Botanic Gardens, University of Bonn