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22 May is the International Day for Biological Diversity. This year’s theme is "Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihoods"Read More
Global Biodiversity Outlook 4 - reports on status and trends of biodiversity and actions in support of further implementation of the ConventionRead More
CBD COP 12, Cartagena Protocol COP-MOP 7 & Nagoya Protocol COP-MOP 1
29 September - 17 October 2014, Pyeongchang, Republic of KoreaRead More
The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty to sustain the rich diversity of life on Earth.Read More
195 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 Nagoya Protocol provides a framework for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.Read More
The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Targets represent the world's commitment to reduce biodiversity loss.Read More
2011-2020 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

27 June 2016

Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Capacity-Building Workshop for Subregions of Asia on the Restoration of Forests and Other Ecosystems to Support the Achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Bangkok, Thailand, 27 June - 1 July 2016

27 June 2016
Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Capacity-Building Workshop for Subregions of Asia on the Restoration of Forests and Other Ecosystems to Support the Achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Bangkok, Thailand, 27 June - 1 July 2016

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14 June 2016
Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Capacity–Building Workshop for Central and Eastern Europe on Achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets 11 and 12, Minsk, Belarus, 14 June 2016

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13 June 2016
Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the Regional Workshop for the Pacific on the Clearing-House Mechanism, Nadi, Fiji, 13-17 June 2016

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17 June 2016
Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification 17 June 2016 - “Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People”

This year’s World Day to Combat Desertification shows the importance of being inclusive as we cooperate to restore and rehabilitate degraded land. It also points to the convergence of international action and landmark agreements recently adopted which recognize the links between the different global challenges of our times. Read More
13 June 2016
Recent moves by China, Finland and Zambia edge Nagoya Protocol closer to goal of 100 ratifications

Montreal, 13 June 2016 – China, Finland and Zambia are the latest countries to ratify the ground-breaking Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, bringing the total number of ratifications to the treaty to 78. Read More
7 June 2016
Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the occasion of World Oceans Day

The oceans have long captured the hearts and minds of people around the world. The mysteries of its depths, the wonder of its creatures and the power of its waves have fed our curiosity and imagination since ancient times. Read More

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Each programme factsheet introduces a key biodiversity topic

Executive Secretary's Statements

Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Media Headlines

27 June 2016, Shanghai Daily

Laos strives to conserve biodiversity
27 June 2016, allAfrica.com

Kenya: Players Begin Plans to Increase Kenya's Forest Cover
27 June 2016, CBC (Canada)

Coral scientists urge Australia to conserve reefs, curb CO2 emissions
27 June 2016, New Scientist

Who needs water? Dry volcanic vents more alive than wet soil
27 June 2016, allAfrica.com

Sudan: Experts Discuss Mortality of Migratory Birds, Suggest Solutions
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Decisions & Recommendations

17 October 2014, Pyeongchang
COP 12 Decisions
17 October 2014, Pyeongchang
ABS COP MOP 1 Decisions
3 October 2014, Pyeongchang
BS COP MOP 7 Decisions
30 April 2016, Montreal
SBSTTA-20 Recommendations
20 June 2014, Montreal
WGRI-5 Recommendations
28 February 2014, Pyeongchang
ICNP 3 Recommendations
6 May 2016, Montreal
SBI-01 Recommendations
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Upcoming Meetings

27 June - 1 July 2016, Bangkok, Thailand
Capacity-building workshop for selected subregions of Asia on the restoration of forests and other ecosystems to support the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets
11 - 13 July 2016, Nadi, Fiji
Capacity-building workshop for Pacific on achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets 11 and 12
18 - 22 July 2016, Yeosu, Republic of Korea
Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) Training of Trainers Workshop
25 - 29 July 2016, Mexico City, Mexico
Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Risk Assessment and Risk Management
28 - 29 July 2016, Montreal, Canada
Meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness
More Meetings

Notifications

23 June 2016
Fair on Experiences and Best Practices...
21 June 2016
Completion of the LifeWeb...
20 June 2016
Composition of the Informal Advisory...
15 June 2016
Hands-on Training Course on Rapid Identification...
10 June 2016
Joint Notification: Convention on International...
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22 May is the International Day for Biological Diversity. This year’s theme is "Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihoods"Read More

Global Biodiversity Outlook 4 - reports on status and trends of biodiversity and actions in support of further implementation of the ConventionRead More

CBD COP 12, Cartagena Protocol COP-MOP 7 & Nagoya Protocol COP-MOP 129 September - 17 October 2014, Pyeongchang, Republic of KoreaRead More

The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty to sustain the rich diversity of life on Earth.Read More

195 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 Nagoya Protocol provides a framework for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.Read More

The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Targets represent the world's commitment to reduce biodiversity loss.Read More

2011-2020 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

27 June 2016Capacity-Building Workshop for Subregions of Asia on the Restoration of Forests and Other Ecosystems to Support the Achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Bangkok, Thailand, 27 June - 1 July 2016

17 June 2016World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2016

17 June 2016World Day to Combat Desertification 17 June 2016 - “Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People”

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29 September - 17 October 2014, Pyeongchang, Republic of KoreaRead More

27 June 2016
Capacity-Building Workshop for Subregions of Asia on the Restoration of Forests and Other Ecosystems to Support the Achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Bangkok, Thailand, 27 June - 1 July 2016

17 June 2016
World Wildlife Day, 3 March 2016

17 June 2016
World Day to Combat Desertification 17 June 2016 - “Protect Earth. Restore Land. Engage People”