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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 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

17 February 2012

Press Release: Atlantic seamount becomes the first case added to international repository of ecologically or biologically significant marine areas

17 February 2012
Atlantic seamount becomes the first case added to international repository of ecologically or biologically significant marine areas

Press Release: Atlantic seamount becomes the first case added to international repository of ecologically or biologically significant marine areas Read More
15 February 2012
Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias assumes helm at Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Press Release: Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias assumes helm at Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity Read More
7 February 2012
Theme of Future Policy Award 2012: Oceans and Coasts. World Future Council partners with CBD, GEF and FAO to present awards in Hyderabad, India

Press Release: Theme of Future Policy Award 2012: Oceans and Coasts. World Future Council partners with CBD, GEF and FAO to present awards in Hyderabad, India Read More
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17 February 2012
Capacity-building workshop for North Africa and the Middle East on mainstreaming the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity (TEEB) into national planning and decision-making

Press Release: Capacity-building workshop for North Africa and the Middle East on mainstreaming the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity (TEEB) into national planning and decision-making Read More
13 February 2012
Bahrain to become the 163rd Party to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Press Release: Bahrain to become the 163rd Party to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety Read More
3 February 2012
Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources achieves 92 signatories

Press Release: Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources achieves 92 signatories Read More

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