This 22 May, the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB 2025) under the theme “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.” It is a call to recognize biodiversity not just as a collection of species, but as the foundation for human well-being, sustainable economies, and planetary health.

As we move toward implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, access to science and knowledge is more critical than ever. That’s where AGRIS, the International System for Agricultural Science and Technology, makes a difference.

AGRIS: A Resource for Biodiversity Action

Developed and maintained by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), AGRIS is a global open-access platform that hosts over 15 million scientific records from more than 140 countries. Many of these records focus directly on biodiversity, sustainable land use, ecosystem management, and agroecology.

By connecting policymakers, researchers, and practitioners with peer-reviewed articles, technical reports, theses, and data sets, AGRIS supports informed decision-making for:

• Conserving agrobiodiversity in farming systems
• Promoting pollinator health and ecosystem services
• Managing soils and forests sustainably
• Understanding the impacts of land use on biodiversity
• Designing integrated, biodiversity-friendly food systems

Linking Global Frameworks with Local Action

The 2025 theme highlights the essential connection between biodiversity and sustainable development. AGRIS bridges global commitments into accessible, country-level research that informs National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and sustainable development policies.

In this way, AGRIS supports not only the KMGBF goals but also the broader SDGs, particularly those related to zero hunger, climate action, responsible consumption, and life on land and below water.

Knowledge Is Action

Biodiversity loss is accelerating, but solutions exist—and they are rooted in science. By promoting open access to agricultural and environmental research, AGRIS empowers governments, academic institutions, civil society, and communities to act with confidence and shared knowledge.

This #BiodiversityDay, explore how your country’s research is contributing to global efforts toward a future in harmony with nature.

Start here: https://agris.fao.org