As we welcome in the New Year on 1st January 2010 we are also beginning International Year of Biodiversity, a year in which to celebrate the diversity of life on Earth, to recognise the importance of this diversity and to find new ways in which to protect biological diversity.

During 2010 many organisations, including ALTER-Net partners, will be running biodiversity-related events and activities. Look out for details of specific events and activities on our website.

Useful links

• Visit this website for more details about IYB
• Find events and activities (CBD website)
• Find events and activities (BYSE catalogue)
• Planning your own event? See if our Biodiversity Communiction Resource Centre can help!