International Day for Biodiversity
22nd May 2026
Why is this so important?
Biodiversity is not just to do with the immense variety of plants and animals that live on this planet. It’s also about the genetic differences of these species as well as the ecosystems that they live in. How we interact with each living species has an impact on the planet. It’s about remembering that we are part of something bigger. All living things, no matter how small, have an important role. As Jane Goodall says :
