This year's International Day for Biological Diversity is planned to be held by the Biodiversity Division of the Ministry of Environment , Sri Lanka on 22^nd May 2026 from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm at the Rajarata Hotel, Anuradhapura under the patronage of the Secretary to the Ministry of Environment and with the participation of other distinguished guests under the theme of 'Acting locally for global impact'.