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The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty to sustain the rich diversity of life on Earth.Read More
192 States and the European Union are party to the Convention on Biological Diversity.Read More
The Cartagena Protocol aims at reducing the potential adverse effects of biotechnology on biodiversity.Read More
The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Targets represent the world's commitment to reduce biodiversity loss.Read More
2011 has been declared the International Year of Forests by the United NationsRead More
22 May 2011 - International Day for Biodiversity
To celebrate forest biodiversityRead More
5 June 2011 - World Environment Day
To celebrate the forests: Nature at your service!Read More
2011-2020 is the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity to reflect on biodiversity and act for a future in harmony with nature.Read More
The Green Wave is a global campaign to educate children and youth about biodiversity.Read More
The Nagoya Protocol provides a framework for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.Read More

19 January 2012

Communiqué: Global alliance of cities and governments to save biodiversity of the Mediterranean region

19 January 2012
Global alliance of cities and governments to save biodiversity of the Mediterranean region

Communiqué: Global alliance of cities and governments to save biodiversity of the Mediterranean region Read More
16 January 2012
The Federated States of Micronesia becomes seventy-fifth signatory of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

Communiqué: The Federated States of Micronesia becomes seventy-fifth signatory of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing Read More
10 January 2012
Biodiversity on top of the environmental agenda in the Arab region

Communiqué: Biodiversity on top of the environmental agenda in the Arab region Read More
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16 January 2012
The Green Wave to support forest rehabilitation in the devastated region of Tohoku, Japan

Communiqué: The Green Wave to support forest rehabilitation in the devastated region of Tohoku, Japan Read More
12 January 2012
Jordan becomes first country in the Arab region to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources

Press Release: Jordan becomes first country in the Arab region to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources Read More
10 January 2012
Somalia becomes seventy-third signatory of the Nagoya Protocol

Communiqué: Somalia becomes seventy-third signatory of the Nagoya Protocol Read More

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Each programme factsheet introduces a key biodiversity topic

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