Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Pavilion at the Seventh GEF Assembly

1. Introducing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

• A representative of the CBD Secretariat will introduce the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and the inter-related nature of the goals and targets, and will discuss opportunities for partnerships, cooperation and mainstreaming in support of its implementation.   
• This session will also highlight the accompanying monitoring framework and the approval of the GBF Fund as key elements for the effective implementation of the Framework. Against this backdrop, participants will be invited to share ideas and perspectives on these instruments, and on key related issues that could be addressed by the CBD Conference of the Parties at its sixteenth meeting in 2024.   

2. Accelerating Progress on Achieving the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework through NBSAP Ambition and Early Action   

Organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this side event will showcase national and global efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Framework through National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP). The focus is on early actions and efforts to support accelerated progress on NBSAPs update, revision and implementation. It will include two keynote speeches and two lively panels, highlighting efforts to date, challenges ahead, and areas for additional acceleration.

The discussion themes will be: 

• setting global ambition; 
• early action, early progress – national targets, NBSAPS, frameworks and policy coherence, and acceleration – catalyzing global progress; and
• global opportunities for acceleration.

3. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework High-level Event            

• This session will include a panel of high-level actors who are supporting the development of actions to implement the ambitious Framework. 
• The Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, David Cooper, will speak on the importance of strengthening efforts and acting urgently to implement the Framework. The Chief Executive Officer and chairperson of the Global Environment Facility, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, is expected to highlight how the approval of the GBF Fund by the GEF Assembly will help in scaling up and catalyzing financing for effective and timely action in the implementation of the Framework. An indigenous youth, member of the UN Secretary-General Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change and of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network, Josefa Cariño Tauli (tbc), will stress the importance of meaningful engagement of youth, women and indigenous peoples and local communities in the implementation of the Framework.
• Heads of UN agencies and Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) will highlight the importance of cooperation at all levels and how their organizations can contribute to the success of the Framework
• Ministers of environment will present perspectives on the national-level efforts and responsibilities needed to implement the Framework. 
• The session will include a short, moderated question period.

4. Dialogue with Multilateral Environmental Agreement Secretariats and GEF  

• Organized by the GEF Secretariat, this MEA dialogue brings together Executive Secretaries or senior representatives from the secretariats of the conventions that the GEF serves and representatives from the GEF Secretariat. 
• The session will provide an opportunity to discuss some key outcomes of the recent Conferences of the Parties (COPs) relevant to the GEF as well as issues to be considered during the GEF-8 period to ramp up the implementation of Conventions.

5. The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) Fund: Operational Mainstreaming through Multilateral Development Banks and International Finance Institutions  

• This session will explore how instruments developed by international financial institutions and multilateral development banks can be leveraged to support the implementation of the Framework.  Selected countries will be invited to present their experiences in utilizing mainstreaming instruments. 
• Representatives of Development Finance institutions (DFIs) / Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) will present on their role in supporting the operation of the GBF Fund through nature-target investments and co-financing. The conversation will explore financial solutions and instruments that DFIs/ MDBs can develop or provide to support the mobilisation of resources from the GBF Fund in a manner consistent with their mandates. 
• The panel will discuss lessons learned, showcase success stories and challenges in targeting investments towards nature conservation and restoration, as well as other co-benefits, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, and social and economic development.  
• The panel will be followed by a moderated discussion on key opportunities and challenges to address mobilising finance from the GBF Fund through co-financing / blended finance solutions in a manner consistent with the mandates of DFIs/ MDBs and aligned with the needs of recipient entities.

6. Engagement of Industry in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework                                          

• Organised by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), this event will look at the role of industry in achieving the goals and targets of the Framework.  
• The objective of the session is to provide the international community with inputs on the biodiversity-industry nexus and on how to mainstream biodiversity considerations in industry and productive activities.
• The event will present concrete examples of policies, business models, technology innovation, initiatives and approaches that promote mainstreaming of biodiversity conservation within productive activities.

7. Implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework                                                    

• This session will discuss accelerated implementation of the Framework, including planning. The intention of this session will be to raise the political profile of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs), as they require a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach. 
• Representatives of UNEP and UNDP will present on the GEF enabling activities and describe the plans for GEF-8. 
• Representatives of Colombia, Norway, Japan and Germany to discuss about the NBSAP Accelerator initiative as a tool for national action. 
• An interactive panel will discuss biodiversity mainstreaming in other sectors, and ways to involve a range of ministries (beyond ministries of the environment) in developing NBSAPs. A discussion about supporting the building of monitoring systems will be part of this session.

8. A win-win for Gender and Biodiversity:  Transforming Women’s Rights and Gender Equality at CBD COP15

• Organised by Women4Biodiversity, this session will look at the promising way forward for gender equality under the Framework. 
• Speakers and attendees will be invited to explore how women’s rights, gender equality and more generally, human rights, can contribute to achieving the aspirations of Framework. 
• The event will also provide key insights and possible actions on gender responsive indicators, reporting and funding for the pursuit of an inclusive, transformative and rights-based Framework.

9. Communicating the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework:  A new visual identity and messages         

• The purpose of this session is to engage participants on the language developed to communicate the Framework and encourage action on every level. 
• In collaboration with The New Division, and Project Everyone, the CBD Secretariat will reveal the directions for visual branding and present messaging for the Framework, and discuss ways to communicate the Framework to a variety of stakeholders.  
• This vision of the public and detailed dimensions of the communication language will be presented for feedback from session participants.

10. Networking: Youth and other civil society organizations                         

•    This period will provide a dedicated opportunity for interactions and discussions between representatives of youth, civil society organizations, and actors engaged in the international funding community. 

•    During this timeslot, the Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) will lead a 2hour session titled:" “Unleash the power of youth for KMGBF implementation - overcoming challenges to better access funds for biodiversity conservation”. The session will focus on how youth-led organisations and movements can work with partner organizations overcome the challenges and remove of obstacles to access funds for the implementation of biodiversity objectives.

11. Networking: Gender                                                                 

•    This period will provide a dedicated opportunity for interactions and discussions between gender advocates and actors engaged in the international funding community.

•    During this timeslot, Women4Biodiversity will hold a session titled “Gender: How to Develop Measurable Gender Indicators”.

12. Networking: Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities                                 

•    This period will provide a dedicated opportunity for interactions and discussions between representatives of youth, civil society organizations, and actors engaged in the international funding community. 

13. Subnational and local authorities (closed)                                   

•    Meeting among members of the advisory committees of Global Partnership on Local and Subnational Action for Biodiversity

14. Networking: All Stakeholders                                                                                      

•    This period will provide a space for interested  participants to interact and exchange with actors of the international funding community. More information will be provided in due course.