Which of the following decades is known as United Nations Decade of Biodiversity?

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UGC NET Official Paper-I (Held On: 03 Mar, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2011-2020
Important Points

The United Nations declared the period of 2011-2020 as the "United Nations Decade on Biodiversity" to raise awareness and promote action towards protecting the planet's biodiversity.
The main objective of this decade was to halt the loss of biodiversity and to raise awareness of the importance of conserving biodiversity, and to promote sustainable development practices that consider biodiversity in decision-making processes.

During this decade, several initiatives and programs were launched globally to promote conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

This included efforts to increase protected areas, improve the management of ecosystems, and reduce the loss of species and genetic diversity.
The UN Decade on Biodiversity aimed to encourage governments, NGOs, and individuals to take actions to conserve biodiversity and ensure its sustainable use for future generations.
Although the UN Decade on Biodiversity officially ended in 2020, the importance of conserving biodiversity remains a critical issue for the global community, and efforts to protect and conserve biodiversity are ongoing