World Biodiversity Day

The year 2010 has been set aside as the United Nations’ International Year of Biodiversity.  In this regard, 22nd May is considered to be a special day every year as the world celebrates International Biodiversity Day on this date.

The official theme for this year’s Biodiversity Day is “Biodiversity for Development.” The main aim of this day is to raise public and political awareness, at the national and international levels, of the significance of ecosystems and biodiversity for human well-being.
This day which is celebrated by 50 countries worldwide including Kenya, offers a platform which draws together a broad variety of stakeholders to sensitize the public about the importance of preserving the diversity of life on earth.

KWS which is in the forefront of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation will join various stakeholders in celebrating this day at the National Museums of Kenya.