International Day for Biological Diversity

Biodiversity is the living fabric of our planet. It underpins human wellbeing in the present and in the future, and its rapid decline threatens nature and people alike. According to the Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services(link is external) released in 2019 by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) at UNESCO, the main global drivers of biodiversity loss are climate change, invasive species, over-exploitation of natural resources, pollution and urbanization. The Global Report demonstrated the responsibility of human activities in the loss of biodiversity, which amounted to 75% for terrestrial ecosystems. This assessment also indicated that solutions existed and that it was not too late to act. To halt or reverse this decline it is vital to transform people’s roles, actions and relationships with biodiversity. Many solutions exist: UNESCO’s diverse networks, programmes and partners have observed positive and inspiring seeds of change around the world. UNESCO also accompanies Member States and their people in their efforts to halt biodiversity loss by understanding, appreciating, safeguarding and using biodiversity sustainably. Now is time to act for biodiversity! The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (link is external)(IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.” (UNESCO Biodiversity Day )

Crina Elefteriu/ Colegiul Tehnic de Căi Ferate „Unirea” Pașcani

My students preserve biodiversity by planting flowers in pots to embellish their classroom.

 

Alexandra Anicolaesei/ Colegiul Tehnic de Căi Ferate „Unirea” Pașcani, Romania

                          Planting flowers in our school's garden is already a tradition for our school.

Thanks to... eTwinning Day - 9th of May

As we all worked great together in this project, those who want to share their gratitude to co-workers/ partners around the world can do it by posting in this THANK YOU PAGE:

MAY plan

 May work sharing 

TEACHERS	TASKS	TOOL	PARTICIPATION
ALEXANDRA  ANICOLASEI	eTwinning Day (Thank you messages from partners)	Linoit	All partners and students
CRINA ELEFTERIU	International Day for Biological Diversity (good practice examples)	twinboard	All partners and students
ZEHRA CANBOLAT	FINAL PRODUCT(Our Own Eco Game)	Illustration	All partners and students
MUSTAFA DÜZGÜN	Sharing news about our Project on social media	Social media Acc.	All partners
ALEXANDRA  ANICOLASEI & ALI CANBOLAT	Posting info about our project's activities on the blog	Blog	All partners