International Day for Biological Diversity 2026: national celebration at IIFM Bhopal on theme 'Acting Locally for Global Impact'
On 22 May 2026 Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav led the national celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity at IIFM Bhopal, themed 'Acting Locally for Global Impact'.
Summary
The International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 was marked nationally on 22 May at the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, with an event on cheetah conservation. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav presided over the event, themed 'Acting Locally for Global Impact'. The Environment Ministry organised it with the Madhya Pradesh Government, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Chief Minister Yadav said Project Cheetah had strengthened habitat conservation, scientific wildlife management and community participation.
Key facts
- Day
- International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May
- 2026 theme
- Acting Locally for Global Impact
- National event
- IIFM Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with a cheetah conservation event
- Led by
- Bhupender Yadav (Union Environment Minister); Dr Mohan Yadav (CM, MP)
- Organisers
- MoEFCC with MP Government, NBA and International Big Cat Alliance
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, as celebrated in India?
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Correct answer: D — Acting Locally for Global Impact
The national event at IIFM Bhopal was based on the theme 'Acting Locally for Global Impact'.
Where was the national-level celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 held?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal
Bhupender Yadav and CM Mohan Yadav presided over the national celebration and a cheetah conservation event at IIFM, Bhopal.