Notification 2022-064

Dear Madam/Sir, I am pleased to invite Parties and observers to join the Webinar - Science background for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, being convened by BioDiscovery, Future Earth and the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEOBON), in collaboration with the Co-Chairs of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, on 18 October 2022. The importance of utilizing science in the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework has been well recognized in the negotiations of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. This webinar is being convened in support of the work of the Co-Chairs. The webinar follows up on previous webinars and events that were held to inform participants to the third and fourth meetings of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, and aims to update Parties and stakeholders with additional scientific information relating to the framework, as compiled by the above-noted scientific groups. Relevant information notes can be accessed at: https://geobon.org/science-briefs/ . The webinar will cover the following topics: • Opening by the Co-Chair of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (5 min) • Overview of science background work led by Future Earth / GEOBON (10 min) • Focus 1: Ecosystem area and integrity (20 min, presentation and Q&A) • Focus 2: Restoration (20 min, presentation and Q&A) The webinar will be held twice, in English, via the Zoom platform, to accommodate participants in different time zones. To join the webinar, please register for one of the following sessions (registration link).  Session 1: 18 October 2022 - 04:00-05:00 UTC / 0:00-01:00 EDT (Montreal) (Join the webinar)  Session 2: 18 October 2022 - 14:00-15:00 UTC / 10:00-11:00 EDT (Montreal) (Join the webinar) I look forward to your active participation and contribution to the webinar. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations