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| 22 May 2019 |
El Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales de la República Dominicana publicó en su página web una nota de prensa sobre el Día Internacional de la Diversidad Biológica, la cual fue difundida por diferentes medios de comunicación nacionales como el Periódico Hoy, Acento.com, Noticias SIN, Vanguardia Del Pueblo y la Información. También en ... more less |
| 22 May 2019 |
República Dominicana: ABS por el cumplimiento del Convenio de Diversidad Biológica. El proyecto global Fortalecimiento de los Recursos Humanos, Marcos Legales y Capacidades Institucionales para la Implementación del Protocolo de Nagoya en la República Dominicana realizó una publicación sobre el trabajo que se está realizando en el país para la protección de la biodiversidad, conocimientos tradicionales y acceso a recursos genético... more less |
| 22 May 2019 |
To celebrate the 2019 International Day for Biological Diversity “Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health" FLEdGE (@FLEdGEresearch), a research and knowledge sharing partnership committed to fostering food systems that are socially just, support local economies, ecologically regenerative, and that foster citizen engagement, will host the #OurBiodive... more less |
| 21 May 2019 |
Global Youth Actions for IBD 2019 The Global Youth Biodiversity Network is organizing several campaigns for the international Biodiversity Day 2019 worldwide. On 22nd May: We have a rally with a cleanup drive being conducted by GYBN Kenya, a Twitter conference by Nigerian chapter, an Awareness campaign on indigenous plants and insects by our South Africa chapter, a biodiversity fes... more less |
| 21 May 2019 |
9a Semana de la Diversidad Biológica, 9th Week of Biological Diversity Nationwide activities: conferences, cinema, concerts, field trips, photography exhibitions and so on. Over 200 activities in 28 states. more less |
| 21 May 2019 |
From May 21th to 25th a national agenda of activities on Our Biodiversity, our food, our health; conferences, short films, children activities, exhibitions, workshops, cultural activities, etc. more less |
| 06 May 2019 |
The Global Assessment offers a comprehensive view of the current conditions of global biodiversity, which is the essential infrastructure that supports all forms of life on Earth, including human life Building a bridge between science and policy-making is crucial at this time. Without clear grounding in science-based evidence, the policies and de... more less |
| 22 Jan 2019 |
We need to understand the nature and gravity of the collective crisis that now confronts human civilization if we are to answer the questions it poses. If we do not soon halt and reverse our current trajectory of runaway climate change, environmental degradation and widespread biodiversity loss, the global economy will suffer negative consequences ... more less |
| 13 Sep 2018 |
Webinar Series: Celebrating 25 years of Action for Biodiversity In 2018 countries around the world are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Canada is proudly highlighting this anniversary and 25 years of accomplishments by presenting a webinar series to showcase some domestic and international initiatives for biodiversity. These... more less |
| 05 Jun 2018 |
World Environment Day Tag Challenge On World Environment Day I committed to giving up plastic bags to Beat Plastic Pollution by participating in the UN Environment's "Tag, I'm It" challenge. The challenge encouraged individuals to give up single-use plastics and replace them with reusable and sustainable alternatives. Participants were asked to announce their commitment on social med... more less |
CITES Strategic Vision 2008-2020 (Resolution Conf. 16.3): At its 16th meeting (Bangkok, 2013), the Conference of the Parties extended the validity of the Strategic Vision and Action Plan to 2020 and included amendments to contribute to the achievement of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the relevant Aichi Biodiversity Targets adopted by the Parties to the Convention on Biological
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IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Work during the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity
Target 9:
IUCN Invasive Sp
The Convention on Wetlands, called the Ramsar Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The Secretariat carries out the day-to-day coordination of the Convention’s activities.
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We support developing countries to access the benefits of a globalized economy more fairly and effectively. And we help equip them to deal with the potential drawbacks of greater economic integration. To do this, we provide analysis, consensus-building, and technical assistance. This helps them to use trade, investment, finance, and technology as vehicles for inclusive and sustainable development.
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The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a training arm of the United Nations System, serving some 40,000 beneficiaries annually by conducting close to 500 capacity development and research activities around the world. We empower individuals, governments and organizations through knowledge and learning to effectively overcome contemporary global challenges.
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The goal of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums is to guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums and like-minded organisations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) contributes to Aichi Biodiversity Target 1.
On the 13th of May, WAZA’s Biodiversity is Us projec
Partnering for a future in harmony with nature
We are living in a time of unprecedented risk but also unparalleled opportunity for the future of our planet and our society. A time where the world’s wildlife has halved in less than a generation; oceans, rivers and forests are struggling to cope with our growing pressure upon them; and where we are still on a path toward catastrophic climate ch
Please note that this country profile has been prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of information provided in the NBSAP and national reports, but has not been reviewed by the Party concerned. CBD Country Profile >
The Access and Benefit-sharing Clearing-house (ABSCH) is a platform for exchanging information on ABS and a key tool for facilitating the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol. ABSCH Country Profile >
The Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) is a mechanism set up by the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to facilitate the exchange of information on Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) and assist the Parties to better comply with their obligations under the Protocol. Global access to a variety of scientific, technical, environmental, legal and capacity building information is provided in the six official languages of the UN. BCH Country Profile >
The Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) of the Convention on Biological Diversity has been established further to Article 18.3 of the Convention. Further to decision X/15, its mission is to contribute significantly to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and its Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, through effective information services and other appropriate means in order to promote and facilitate scientific and technical cooperation, knowledge sharing and information exchange, and to establish a fully operational network of Parties and partners. CHM homepage >
InforMEA is the first project established by this Initiative. InforMEA harvests COP decisions and resolutions, news, events, MEA membership, national focal points, national reports and implementation plans from MEA secretariats and organizes this information around a set of agreed terms. InforMEA Country Profile >
UNdata is an internet-based data service which brings UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point. Users can now search and download a variety of statistical resources of the UN system. UNdata Country Profile >
ProtectedPlanet.net is the online interface for the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA), a join project of IUCN and UNEP, and the most comprehensive global database on terrestrial and marine protected areas. ProtectedPlanet.net lets you discover the protected areas of the world through exploring the maps and intuitive searching, feeding you information from the WDPA, photos from Panoramio and text descriptions from Wikipedia. Protected Planet County Areas >
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage , adopted by UNESCO in 1972. World Heritage Country Profile >