2010 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Biodiversity, in recognition of the vital importance of preserving ecosystems globally.
Ikhona iUnited Nations ibone ukuthi kubalulekile ukubanonyaka wempilo wezitshalo (International Year of Plant Health), khona kuzobanoku sebenzisana emhlabeni wokejikelele ukunakekela impilo yezitshalo.