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International Dialogue on implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and Gender Plan of Action
The Conference of Parties, at its fifteenth meeting, adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) in decision 15/4. The Framework sets out an ambitious pathway to reach the global vision of a world living in harmony with nature by 2050.
Additionally, the Conference of Parties also adopted a Gender Plan of Action to guide, promote and support the gender-responsive implementation of the Framework, which includes applying the gender-responsive in the implementation mechanisms associated with the Framework (decision 15/11).
Furthermore, the Conference of the Parties, in decision 15/3, requested the Secretariat to organize international dialogues with indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders, including women and youth, on progress in the implementation of the KM-GBF and the Gender Plan of Action (2023–2030).
The Secretariat is convening an international dialogue with indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders, the first in a series of international dialogues, which will take place with the participation of Parties on 9-10 November 2023 in Geneva Switzerland, prior to the Twelfth meeting of the Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity (WG8J-12).
The International Dialogue will provide a forum to exchange views on key issues of relevance to the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Gender Plan of Action (2023-2030).
The Dialogue will be conducted in English, with informal interpretation in French and Spanish
Registration to the International Dialogue was closed on 11 October 2023. The Dialogue will be conducted in English, with informal interpretation in French and Spanish.
Venue:
Geneva Room
Varembé Conference Centre (CCV) – building (across the street of main Geneva's International Conference Center, https://maps.app.goo.gl/G3pZeiLThxgUP7HS8)
9-11 rue de Varembé, CH – 1202
Website: https://www.cicg.ch/en/organiser/our-centres/about-ccv
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Key Links:
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Gender Plan of Action (2023–2030)
Indicative Agenda
Registration open at 9:30 am (Geneva Time)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Geneva Time) |
Spiritual Indigenous Ceremony
Opening of the Dialogue
Panel Discussion 1: Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Gender Plan of Action (2023–2030) and new programme of work on Article 8(j) and other provisions of the Convention This panel aims to present the perspectives of indigenous peoples and local communities, women, and youth regarding approaches to promote the human rights-based approach of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The discussion will also include an examination of lessons learned and gaps in the implementation of the previous Gender Action Plan, as well as opportunities within the current Plan. The panel seeks to identify areas of collaboration among indigenous peoples and local communities, women, and youth to enhance their collective impact on issues of mutual interest.
Facilitator: SCBD Presentations:
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2:00PM – 5:00 PM (Geneva Time) |
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Panel Discussion 2: Perspectives and analysis of the monitoring framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework This panel explores the monitoring framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, considering the role of the four traditional knowledge indicators, community-based monitoring and information systems, data collection and disaggregation concerning indigenous peoples, local communities, women, and youth within the monitoring framework. Facilitator: SCBD Presentations
Panel Discussion 3: Perspectives, analysis, and strategic actions for the implementation of targets 1 to 3 This panel analyses the role of indigenous and traditional territories in achieving Targets 1 to 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Facilitator: SCBD Presentations:
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Registration open at 9:30 am (Geneva Time)
10 :00 AM – 1:00 PM (Geneva Time) |
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Panel Discussion 4: The role of the new programme of work on Article 8(j) and other provision of the Convention to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework This panel discussion focuses on how the new programme of work on Article 8(j) and other provisions of the Convention supports the realization of the Framework’s goals and targets from the perspective of indigenous peoples and local communities, women, and youth.
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Thematic presentation 5: Target 19 and direct access to funding by indigenous peoples and local communities for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
In the context of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, this panel explores what are the expectations of indigenous peoples and local communities, youth, and women in terms of access to funding to support the effective engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Facilitator: SCBD Presentation:
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2:00P M – 5:00 PM (Geneva Time) |
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Key messages from indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders, including women and youth on the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Gender Plan of Action Parties are invited to participate in this session, during which indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders, including women and youth will share messages on the discussions held during the preceding sessions of the dialogue.
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