Biodiversity is the foundation of healthy life on Earth, from the food we eat to the air we breathe. Yet across the planet, it’s under increasing threat from climate change, deforestation, pollution and unsustainable land use.
That’s why every year on 22 May, the world marks the International Day for Biological Diversity — a moment to reflect on nature’s importance and the urgent need to protect it.
This year’s theme, “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,” recognises that sustainable progress for humanity and the planet can only be achieved by working in balance with the ecosystems that support us. It’s a call to build a future where economic development and biodiversity conservation go hand in hand.
How ATPI is Playing a Part
At ATPI, we recognise that travel has an environmental impact — which is why we are committed to addressing our own footprint, not just our clients’. Through our sustainability programme, ATPI Halo, we actively support certified projects that protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and deliver measurable climate benefits.
One such initiative is the Ntakata Mountains REDD+ Project in western Tanzania — a community-led effort protecting over 216,000 hectares of critical forest habitat, home to endangered species and vital ecosystems. The project empowers indigenous leadership, provides sustainable livelihoods, and helps prevent deforestation — all while capturing large volumes of carbon.
This project is one of the nature-based solutions ATPI supports as part of our own carbon compensation strategy, not only to help our clients travel more responsibly, but to ensure that we’re reducing our own environmental footprint too.
How you can be part of the answer
Biodiversity loss can feel like a huge global issue, nevertheless, the solutions can start much closer to home. Here are a few simple actions you can take to support biodiversity in your own life:
Join No Mow May
Let your lawn grow wild this month to give pollinators like bees and butterflies a much-needed boost. A single square metre of wildflowers can produce enough nectar for ten bumblebees a day.
Plant native species
Whether you have a garden, a balcony, or a window box, choose native plants that provide food and shelter for local wildlife.
Travel responsibly
Choose more responsible forms of transport where possible, stay on marked paths, and respect protected areas. Small actions help safeguard ecosystems in the places you visit.
Reconnect with nature
Sometimes, the best way to protect nature is to value it. Spend time outdoors, learn about your local environment, and share what you know with others.
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