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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 2012 - International Day for BiodiversityRead More
5 June 2012 - World Environment Day
Green Economy: Does it include you?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

7 May 2012

The fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction, 7 to 11 May 2012, UNHQ, New York

Statement by the CBD Executive Secretary on the occasion of the fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction, 7 to 11 May 2012, UNHQ, New York

7 May 2012
The fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction, 7 to 11 May 2012, UNHQ, New York

Statement by the CBD Executive Secretary on the occasion of the fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction, 7 to 11 May 2012, UNHQ, New York Read More
30 April 2012
Sixteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-16), 30 April 2012, in Montreal

Statement by Mr Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the sixteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-16), 30 April 2012, in Montreal Read More
26 April 2012
Meeting of sub-national governments opens new chapter in implementation of the CBD

Communiqué: Meeting of sub-national governments opens new chapter in implementation of the CBD Read More
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7 May 2012
Fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Review of Implementation of the Convention, Montreal, Canada, 7 May 2012

Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Review of Implementation of the Convention, Montreal, Canada, 7 May 2012 Read More
27 April 2012
Seychelles fourth country to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources

Press Release: Seychelles fourth country to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources Read More
24 April 2012
Executive Secretary welcomes results of IPBES meeting.

Statement by Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Second Session of the IPBES Plenary Read More

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Programmes

Each programme factsheet introduces a key biodiversity topic

Executive Secretary's Statements

Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Media Headlines

10 May 2012, Matangi

Island biodiversity focus of USD$1.7 million project
10 May 2012, Nature

Map of Life goes live
10 May 2012, Reuters

California takes step toward linking CO2 market to Quebec
10 May 2012, United Press International

Study: Biodiversity loss hits environment
10 May 2012, Ghana Web

MEST Expresses satisfaction for the Passage of Biosafety Bill into Law
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Decisions & Recommendations

29 October 2010, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
COP 10 Decisions
15 October 2010, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
COP-MOP 5 Decisions
11 November 2011, Montreal
SBSTTA 15 Recommendations
28 May 2010, Nairobi
WGRI 3 Recommendations
10 June 2011, Montreal
ICNP 1 Recommendations
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Upcoming Meetings

7 - 11 May 2012, Montreal, Canada
Fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention
9 - 11 May 2012, Riga, Latvia
Inter-Regional Workshop on Capacity Needs for the Implementation of the Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress
12 May 2012, Montreal, Canada
Workshop on Financing Mechanisms for Biodiversity: Examining Opportunities and Challenges
14 - 16 May 2012, Vienna, Austria
Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group Meeting on the Second Assessment and Review of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
15 - 17 May 2012, Santiago, Chile
Regional Workshop on Valuation and Incentive Measures for South America
More Meetings

Notifications

7 May 2012
Submission of views on relevant country-specific...
3 May 2012
Regional workshop for indigenous and...
1 May 2012
Selected experts for the Ad Hoc Technical...
30 April 2012
Regional workshops for indigenous and...
30 April 2012
Provisional agenda for the Capacity-building...
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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 2012 - International Day for BiodiversityRead More

5 June 2012 - World Environment DayGreen Economy: Does it include you?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

7 May 2012Fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Review of Implementation of the Convention, Montreal, Canada, 7 May 2012

7 May 2012The fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction, 7 to 11 May 2012, UNHQ, New York

30 April 2012Sixteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-16), 30 April 2012, in Montreal

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5 June 2012 - World Environment Day
Green Economy: Does it include you?Read More

7 May 2012
Fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Review of Implementation of the Convention, Montreal, Canada, 7 May 2012

7 May 2012
The fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Informal Working Group to study issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity beyond areas of national jurisdiction, 7 to 11 May 2012, UNHQ, New York

30 April 2012
Sixteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-16), 30 April 2012, in Montreal