Did You Know?

As the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 under the theme, “Acting locally for global impact” — did you know that India’s ecological wealth spans more than 91,000 documented animal species and 45,000 plant species across its diverse biogeographic regions? Equally significant is the country’s traditional knowledge linked to biological resources, demonstrating how local communities continue to play an important role in conserving biodiversity and sustaining ecosystems.

Source: Convention on Biological Diversity