The United Nations has designated the decade from 2011 to 2020 as the "Decade of Biodiversity." The goal of this initiative was to raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity and to encourage efforts to conserve and sustainably use the Earth's biological resources. The Decade of Biodiversity aimed to mobilize governments, organizations, and individuals to take actions to reduce biodiversity loss, promote sustainable development, and protect ecosystems. It sought to highlight the crucial role that biodiversity plays in supporting life on Earth and emphasized the need for conservation and sustainable management of natural resources.