What's New

19 November 2009
Communiqué: Enhancing Preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya Biodiversity Summit. More »
19 November 2009
The Issue Management Group (IMG) on 2010 biodiversity targets and beyond, established under the Environmental Management Group (EMG) of the United Nations is preparing a UN system wide report that may help inform the formulation of future biodiversity targets by Governments. More »
18 November 2009
Statement by Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Expert Workshop on Scientific and Technical Aspects relevant to Environmental Impact Assessment in Marine Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, Manila, 18-20 November 2009. More »
17 November 2009
Communiqué: CBD Secretariat and the Institute of Energy and Environment of La Francophonie join Forces to Raise Awareness in French-Speaking Countries. More »

Upcoming Meetings

23 - 27 November 2009, Mexico City, Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Training of Trainers' Workshop on the Identification and Documentation of Living Modified Organisms under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. More »
25 - 27 November 2009, Bangkok, Thailand
Regional Workshop for Asia and the Pacific on Ways and Means to Promote the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels. More »
27 November - 1 December 2009, Isle of Vilm, Germany
Regional Workshop for Central and Eastern Europe on the Review of Implementation of the Programme of Work on Protected Areas. More »
30 November - 3 December 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
Sub-Regional Capacity-building Workshop for Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) and Media Relations for South-East Asia. More »
30 November - 2 December 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
Third Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge Conference in conjunction with the UNEP Business and Industry Global Dialogue. More »

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Executive Secretary's Statements

Notifications

19 November 2009 (2009-159)
Request for submissions of views and information on the proposals for new and emerging issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. More »
19 November 2009 (2009-158)
Decision IX/12 on Access and Benefit-sharing: Regional Consultations in support of the finalization of the International Regime on Access and Benefit-sharing, Regional Consultations for Asia, 5-6 December 2009, Siem Reap, Cambodia. More »
17 November 2009 (2009-157)
Joint Summary of the Chairs, GEF Council Meeting, November 10-12, 2009. More »

Upcoming Meetings

23 - 27 November 2009, Mexico City, Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Training of Trainers' Workshop on the Identification and Documentation of Living Modified Organisms under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. More »
25 - 27 November 2009, Bangkok, Thailand
Regional Workshop for Asia and the Pacific on Ways and Means to Promote the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels. More »
27 November - 1 December 2009, Isle of Vilm, Germany
Regional Workshop for Central and Eastern Europe on the Review of Implementation of the Programme of Work on Protected Areas. More »

Recent Major Meetings

Latest Decisions

Convention on Biological Diversity

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Experts & Scientists

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Indigenous & Local Communities

The international community has recognized the close and traditional dependence of many indigenous and local communities on biological resources, notably in the preamble to the Convention on Biological Diversity. There is also a broad recognition of the contribution that traditional knowledge can make to both the conservation and the sustainable use of biological diversity, two fundamental objectives of the Convention.

Given the commitment by Parties to the Convention to respect, preserve, maintain and promote the wider use of traditional knowledge with the approval and involvement of the users of such knowledge, indigenous and local communities have a direct interest in the work of the Convention. Read more...

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What's New

6 November 2009
Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, at the closing session of the Sixth Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal, 6 November 2009. More »
2 November 2009
Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, at the Opening Session of the Sixth Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal, 2 November 2009. More »
30 October 2009
Press Release: The Role of Indigenous and Local Communities in Protecting Life on Earth. More »

Notifications

23 September 2009 (2009-121)
Selected indigenous and local community representatives to receive funding for the Latin American and Caribbean Indigenous and Local Community Capacity Building Workshop on the Convention on Biological Diversity including issues relevant to Article 8(j) Traditional Knowledge & Access and Benefit-sharing, Montreal, Canada, 29-31 October 2009. More »
15 September 2009 (2009-114)
Workshop for Indigenous and Local Communities in Latin America and the Caribbean on Information Technologies, Tourism and Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems - Workshop III: Forest Ecosystems, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Ecuador, 9-11 December 2009. More »
2 September 2009 (2009-109)
List of selected indigenous and local community representatives to receive funding from the Voluntary Trust Fund for participation in the Sixth meeting of the Working Group on Article 8(j) and related provisions, and/or the Eighth meeting of the Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing, 2-6 November and 9-15 November respectively, Montreal, Canada. More »

Upcoming Meetings

23 - 25 February 2010, Ecuador
Workshop for Indigenous and Local Communities in Latin America and the Caribbean on Information Technologies, Tourism and Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems – Workshop III: Forest Ecosystems.

Civil Society

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
NGOs play an essential role in the promotion of sustainable development, including the conservation and preservation of the world's vast biological diversity and the sustainable use of its many components. Learn more about NGO involvement in the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Dr. Djoghlaf's message to the environmental NGOs of our planet Read the Executive Secretary's message to the environmental NGOs of our planet.

Children & Youth
The Secretariat invites children and youth, the leaders of tomorrow, to take action for the protection of life on Earth. Learn more about the Convention's work related to Youth and Children.
Dr. Djoghlaf's message to youth and children Read the Executive Secretary's message calling children and youth to action.

Women
While both genders have strong links to biodiversity, women are more often the first and most affected by environmental problems. Learn more about Women and the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Dr. Djoghlaf's message to the women of the world Read the Executive Secretary's message to women of the world.

Parliamentarians

Increasing the visibility of biodiversity at the national level
Parliamentarians are key players in the promotion of sustainable use of biodiversity at the national level and can ensure that adequate legislation is adopted in order for national governments to honour their obligations as Parties to the CBD.
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Local Authorities

Local action for biodiversity
Local authorities are in a preeminent position to raise public awareness regarding biodiversity-related issues and take measures that will directly affect the quality of the environment and the well-being of the population.
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Business and Biodiversity

All businesses, irrespective size, sector and location, ultimately depend on biodiversity. Whilst businesses have a major direct and indirect impact on biodiversity, they also possess biodiversity relevant knowledge, technical resources and managerial skills. In turn, how companies manage biodiversity is, increasingly, seen as relevant to their bottom line performance. By recognizing this, leaders in each sector can create business opportunities. Read More...

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What's New

16 September 2009
Communiqué: Brainstorming session on Business and Biodiversity. More »
26 June 2009
Communiqué: Convention on Biological Diversity Supports Green Economy Initiative. More »
3 June 2009
Communiqué: Global Private Donor Forum on Biodiversity established in Berlin. More »

Notifications

21 August 2009 (2009-100)
Third Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 November – 3 December 2009. More »

Upcoming Meetings

30 November - 2 December 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
Third Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge Conference in conjunction with the UNEP Business and Industry Global Dialogue. More »

Press Releases

19 November 2009
Enhancing Preparations for the Aichi-Nagoya Biodiversity Summit. More »
17 November 2009
CBD Secretariat and the Institute of Energy and Environment of La Francophonie join Forces to Raise Awareness in French-Speaking Countries. More »
16 November 2009
Major Advances toward the Nagoya International Regime on Access and Benefit-Sharing. More »
10 November 2009
2010 International Year of Biodiversity Website launched in Montreal. More »
10 November 2009
Establishment of a Vibrant Partnership between the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Civil Society of its Host Country: Signature of an MOU with the Canadian Environmental Network. More »
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