The UN has proclaimed May 22 as the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/crz-norms-violations-inviting-disasters-odisha
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/pioneer-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/orissa
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/coastal-regulations
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biodiversity
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/cyclones
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-environment-and-forest-moef
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment