A wide range of events are organized globally to increase the understanding of the important role of biodiversity in our future. Celebrations are organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which forms part of the United Nations Environmental Program. Also participating in this special day are many national governments, and a range of non-governmental organizations.

This year’s theme is Island Biodiversity. We will focus on the issue of the Smokies becoming an “island” surrounded by development.