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International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on May 22 every year across the globe
The day is observed to spread awareness on biodiversity issues
International Day for Biological Day's 2021 theme is ‘We’re part of the solution’

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Updated: May 21 2021 04:55:28 PM ET

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