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Cherishing nature: World Biodiversity Day

News Published 22 May 2015 Last modified 15 Jul 2016

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Photo: © Dare Ferjan, Environment & Me /EEA

Today, 22 May, is the International Day for Biological Diversity. We are currently witnessing a steady loss of biodiversity, with profound consequences for the natural world and for human well-being. Through its extensive network and close collaboration with partners, the European Environment Agency (EEA) brings together the most comprehensive knowledge base on Europe’s biodiversity in order to help policymakers, civil society and the public tackle biodiversity loss.