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2010 - United Nations International Year of Biodiversity

Date	Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Topic	Biodiversity & Natural Environment Environment

The United Nations declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. It is a celebration of life on earth and of the value of biodiversity for our lives. The world is invited to take action in 2010 to safeguard the variety of life on earth: biodiversity.

The International Year of Biodiversity is a unique opportunity to increase understanding of the vital role that biodiversity plays in sustaining life on Earth.

On the pages of the official website that can be found at www.cbd.int/2010, you will be able to find out a bit more about the International Year of Biodiversity including:

The important role biodiversity plays in our lives and what is happening to it.
What people are doing around the world to combat biodiversity loss
How people are celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity
Some of the resources available to you in your celebrations

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