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Taxonomy Recognition Day · May 23

Join the #NameItToSaveIt Movement

Every species has a story but without a name, that story may never be told. The TETTRIX project is calling on the world to celebrate taxonomy – the science that names, classifies, and describes life on Earth. 

How you can participate

  1. Take a photo of a plant, animal, fungus, or microbe that fascinates you.

  2. Find its scientific name or ask for help - we’re here for that.

  3. Share it on social media with the hashtag #NameItToSaveIt

From Europe and around the world celebration

On May 23rd, 2025 Taxonomy Recognition Day reached hundreds of thousands of people. From the Canary Islands to Norway, and Portugal to Greece, over 30 institutions in Europe came together to shine a spotlight on taxonomy as the foundation of biodiversity research and conservation. Events included expert talks, debates, behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities, all aimed at raising awareness about the critical role of taxonomy in our world.

The social media campaign was seen and shared by people and institutions all over the globe. We’d like to build on this momentum with the #NameItToSaveIt campaign all year long.

Reach so far
700,000 people
Partners
30 Institutions

Why it matters

A million species are currently threatened with extinction - many of them still unknown to science.

Naming a species is the first step toward protecting it. Taxonomy plays a crucial role in agriculture, medicine, conservation, and policy-making. Without it, we cannot fully understand, protect, or restore the biodiversity that sustains us all.