Country Profiles

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Remark:
Please note that this country profile has been prepared by the Secretariat on the basis of information provided in the NBSAP and national reports, but has not been reviewed by the Party concerned.

Main References

National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (v.2)

Sixth National Report



National Website


NOTE: Visitors to the CBD website are advised to consult section VII of the sixth national report for updated information on the themes contained in the country profile below.

Measures to Enhance Implementation of the Convention

Implementation of the NBSAP

In 2010, Venezuela adopted a new National Strategy for the Conservation of Biological Diversity (2010-2020). The new Strategy was formulated with the participation of a wide variety of sectors within society (academic, Government employees, enthusiasts and community-based organizations), in several workshops that took place over a period of 18 months... More »

National Contacts

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Convention on Biological Diversity

Ms. Edis Solórzano
CBD Primary NFP, SBSTTA NFP, GTI NFP, GSPC NFP
Mr. Alexander Yañez Deleuze
CBD Primary NFP
Ms. Mariangel Pérez Ramírez
CBD Secondary NFP
Ms. Tibisay Rivas
Marine and Coastal Biodiversity NFP
Mr. Ranndy Piñero
Marine and Coastal Biodiversity NFP
Licdo. Hugo Pérez
Resource Mobilization FP
Licdo. Ricardo Babarro
Resource Mobilization FP
Licda. Luz Amelia Sánchez
Protected Areas NFP
Licdo. Luis Bermúdez
Protected Areas NFP
Licda. Luisa Ascenzo
CEPA Informal Advisory Committee
Licdo. Cesar Amaral
CEPA Informal Advisory Committee
Ms. Carliz Elena Díaz Martinez
CHM NFP, Traditional Knowledge NFP

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Ms. Carliz Elena Díaz Martinez
Cartagena Protocol Primary NFP, Cartagena Protocol emergency contact point, BCH NFP