The United Nations proclaimed 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity, and people all over the world are working to safeguard this irreplaceable natural wealth and reduce biodiversity loss. This is vital for current and future human wellbeing. We need to do more. Now is the time to act. The International Year of Biodiversity is a unique opportunity to increase understanding of the vital role that biodiversity plays in sustaining life on Earth. At the official website, one can find out how people around the world are combating biodiversity loss as well as how people are celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity.

In Africa, Mozambique had a celebration in Maputo on the 2nd and 3rd of June, while four celebrations were held in Nairobi, Kenya one of which was hosted by the Ecological Society for Eastern Africa. For more information on the International Year of Biodiversity, click here.