ar
|
en
|
es
|
fr
|
ru
العربية
|
English
|
Español
|
Français
|
Русский
Sign up for an account
|
Sign In
The Convention
About the Convention
History of the Convention
Convention Text
List of Parties
Decisions
Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO 4)
Convention Protocols
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing
Convention Bodies
Conference of the Parties (COP)
Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA)
Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI)
Working Group on Article 8(j)
Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
Key Elements
Aichi Biodiversity Targets
Implementation
United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020
Mechanisms for Implementation
National Biodiversity Strategies & Action Plans
National Reports
Financial Resources & Mechanism
Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM)
Capacity Building
Technical and Scientific Cooperation
Cooperation & Partnerships
South-South Cooperation
Consortium of Scientific Partners
Rio Conventions
Biodiversity-related Conventions
Japan Biodiversity Fund
Partnership Agreements
Cartagena Protocol
The Cartagena Protocol
What's new
About the Protocol
Text of the Cartagena Protocol
Strategic Plan
Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress
Key Protocol Issues
Assessment and Review
Capacity Building
Compliance
Financial Mechanism
Mainstreaming
Handling, Transport, Packaging and Identification
Information sharing
Monitoring and Reporting
Public Awareness and Participation
Risk Assessment
Risk Management
Roster of Experts
Socio-economic Considerations
Transit and Contained Use
Unintentional Transboundary Movements
Parties
List of Parties
Becoming a Party
National Contacts
National Reports
Status of Contributions
COP-MOP (Governing Body)
COP-MOP Bureau
COP-MOP Meetings
COP-MOP Decisions
Activities and Documentation
Meetings and Documents
Notifications
Reports of the Executive Secretary
Resources
The Biosafety Clearing-House
Frequently Asked Questions
Media and Outreach
A video on the Cartagena Protocol
Search the BIRC
Publications
Protocols and decisions
Fact Sheets and Banners
Newsletter
Biosafety Technical Series
Other Publications
The Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH)
Nagoya Protocol
Programmes
Thematic Programmes
Agricultural Biodiversity
Dry and Sub-humid Land Biodiversity
Forest Biodiversity
Inland Waters Biodiversity
Island Biodiversity
Marine and Coastal Biodiversity
Mountain Biodiversity
Major Groups
Cities and Local Governments
Parliamentarians
Business
Universities and the Scientific Community
Children & Youth
The Green Wave for Schools
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Cross-Cutting Issues
Aichi Biodiversity Targets
Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing
Biological and Cultural Diversity
Biodiversity for Development
Capacity Building
Climate Change and Biodiversity
Communication, Education and Public Awareness
Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures
Ecosystem Approach
Ecosystem Restoration
Gender and Biodiversity
Global Strategy for Plant Conservation
Global Taxonomy Initiative
Health & Biodiversity
Impact Assessment
Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments
Invasive Alien Species
Liability and Redress - Article 14.2
New & Emerging Issues
Peace and Biodiversity Dialogue Initiative
Protected Areas
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity
Technical and Scientific Cooperation
Technology Transfer
Tourism and Biodiversity
Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices - Article 8(j)
Information
News and Communications
CBD Announcements
Statements
Notifications
News Headlines on Biodiversity
Press Releases
RSS Feeds
Twitter
Facebook
Discussion Forums
National Information
Country Profiles
List of Parties
Lists of National Focal Points
National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)
National Reports
Status of Contributions
Multimedia
Photo Gallery
Video Gallery
YouTube
General References
Decisions
Recommendations
Meetings
Library and Documents
Principles, Guidelines and Tools
Resources for Negotiators
ECOLEX - A Gateway to Biodiversity-Related Law
Case Studies
Related Websites
Partnership Agreements
Thematic Databases
Ecosystem Approach Sourcebook
Database on Climate Change Adaptation
Database on Incentive Measures
Database of Scientific Assessments
Database on Technology Transfer
Case Studies on Impact Assessment
Case Studies on Dry and Sub-Humid Land Biodiversity
ABS Database on Capacity Building Projects
ABS Roster of Experts
Secretariat
About the Secretariat
Division
Museum of Nature and Culture
Initiatives
Secretariat Documents
Employment Opportunities
Doing Business with the CBD
Year 2013
Programme of Work on Inland Waters Biodiversity
International Day for Biological Diversity
Messages
Booklet
Logo
Celebrations
Video
>
Programmes
>
CEPA
>
IDB
>
2013
>
booklet
More publications about water and biodiversity
Water Challenge Badge: A guide for teachers and youth leaders
Biodiversity Challenge Badge
Youth Guide to Biodiversity
52 tips for biodiversity
Natural Solutions For Water Security
The IDB2013 booklet on Water and Biodiversity is now available in English. If you wish to translate the booklet into your official language, the design files are available upon request, please
contact us
.
PDF low resolution (web):
العربية -
En
- Es - Fr - Ру - 中文
PDF high resolution (print):
العربية -
En
- Es - Fr - Ру - 中文
Good Practice Guide
The
Good Practice Guide series
presents policy considerations, management tools, market-based instruments, and capacity-building methods that support biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction in a number of different development sectors. Each guide in the series is composed of a booklet and accompanying power point presentation.
Drinking Water, Biodiversity and Development
Good Practice Guide Booklet -
English
/
French
/
Spanish
(pdf - 3 MB)
Power Point Presentation -
English
/
French
/
Spanish
(ppt - 3 MB)
More Good Practice Guides
TEEB For Water and Wetlands
TEEB For Water and Wetlands
The “nexus” between water, food and energy has been recognised as one of the most fundamental relationships and challenges for society. Wetlands are a fundamental part of local and global water cycles and are at the heart of this nexus, providing numerous ecosystem services to humankind. Nonetheless, wetlands continue to be degraded or lost and, in many cases, policies and decisions do not sufficiently take into account these interconnections and interdependencies. However, the full value of water and wetlands needs to be recognized and integrated into decision-making in order to meet our future social, economic and environmental needs. Using the maintenance and enhancement of the benefits of water and wetlands is, therefore, a key element in a transition to a sustainable economy.
Read more / download
Feedback
Site Map
Contact us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Credits
© CBD Secretariat
Rate this page