International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2011

The theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) in 2011 is Forest Biodiversity. In 2011, IDB is part of the International Year of Forests. Designation of IDB 2011 on the theme of forests provides Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and those dealing with forests, the opportunity to raise awareness of the issue and increase practical action.