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“We must seize this opportunity” – BirdLife CEO speaks at UN Biodiversity Conference

This morning Patricia Zurita, CEO of BirdLife International, delivered an inspirational speech on behalf of international NGOs at the high-level segment of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Conference of the Parties in Kunming, China, where the world’s nations are developing a new global ...

“Information Note for Participants” for the Seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (COP-MOP 7) and Twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 12), 29 September to 17 October 2014 – Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea

Reference: SCBD/OES/CG/PT/83392 (2014-051)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points, Relevant organizations

“Information Note for Participants” for the Meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 29 September to 17 October 2014, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea

Reference: SCBD/OES/CG/PT/83392 (2014-064)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points, Relevant organizations

“Information Note for Participants” and Side-Event Registration for the Thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties and concurrent meetings of the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/lp/85847 (2016-094)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

“Friends of the CBD” workshop on mechanisms to support review of implementation of the Convention

21 - 23 March 2016, Bogis-Bossey, Switzerland

‘We don’t believe in net-zero at the moment’ – Pakistan’s top climate official at COP26

In the opening days of COP26 in Glasgow, headlines focused on a slew of long-term commitments, with more than 100 countries pledging both to cut methane emissions by 30 per cent and to end deforestation by 2030.

‘We are digging our own graves’: world leaders’ powerful words at Cop26

Alarm, anger and a few significant promises featured during speeches made by dozens of world leaders as crucial UN climate talks came to life in a cold and wet Glasgow on Monday.

‘Time is running out’: your messages for world leaders at Cop26

World leaders must commit to actions rather than promises, renewable energy rather than fossil fuels, and future security rather than present consumption, according to hundreds of messages from Guardian readers and supporters submitted to the Cop26 climate summit.

‘Stop killing us’: A weekend of Cop26 activism around the world – in pictures

From Sydney to Seoul and from Swansea to Paris, protesters on the streets send messages to the climate negotiators

‘Save Soil’ Campaign: Sadhguru to Address 195 Countries at UNCCD

For healthy food production, soil health is essential. It provides essential nutrients, water, oxygen, and root support, all of which aid plant growth and development for food production.

‘Path to recovery’: Part one of COP15 closes with hopes high for new global biodiversity accord

The first phase of the COP15 Biodiversity Summit in Kunming, China closed today (15 October) with the UN expressing confidence the week long talks had helped set the stage for the adoption of a new international treaty next year to ramp up global biodiversity protection.

‘Gene drive’ research to fight diseases can proceed cautiously, U.N. group decides

Scientists hoping to fight diseases with genetically engineered organisms that spread their genes in the wild will be able to proceed cautiously under an agreement reached this week. That was the compromise outcome of a protracted debate, conducted in Egypt at a major U.N. conference on biodiver ...

‘Ecological civilisation’: an empty slogan or will China act on the environment?

This week, China took charge of hosting a major UN environmental conference for the first time, at the opening of Cop15 in Kunming. The world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter and largest consumer of natural resources might seem a strange choice to host talks to stop the destruction of ecosystems ...

‘A step in the right direction’: EU reacts to COP26 deal

The United Nations target of containing global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius “remains within reach, but the work is far from done,” said Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.

‘A continuation of colonialism’: indigenous activists say their voices are missing at Cop26

As world leaders inside the Cop26 conference centre in Glasgow boasted about pledges to slash greenhouse gas emissions and end deforestation, indigenous delegates gathered across the river Clyde to commemorate activists killed for trying to protect the planet from corporate greed and government ...

[Video] Announcing GEO Week 2021: Elizabeth Mrema, Executive Secretary - Convention on Biological Diversity

The GEO-17 Plenary Sessions are held 23-26 November. What to expect? This year is one of the most important with major milestones linked to global policy agendas. There is the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, there is also the ...

Yunnan makes notable progress in biodiversity conservation

Yunnan leads the way in protecting rare flora and fauna

"By taking multiple measures to protect biodiversity, Yunnan has successfully protected about 100 species of animals and plants with extremely small populations from the risk of extinction over the past decade," said Yang Wenzhong, an expert from the Yunnan Academy of Forestry during the 15th me ...

Yunnan ideal to host UN biodiversity meeting

Kunming is ready to host the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which will review the "post-2020 global biodiversity framework" to draw a blueprint for biodiversity conservation in the future.

Yunnan a natural choice for UN event

The richness of Yunnan's biodiversity is believed to be one of the reasons why COP 15, a major United Nations gathering on environmental issues, is being held in the southwestern province.

Youth activists petition UN to declare ‘systemwide climate emergency’

Greta Thunberg and youth climate activists from around the world are filing a legal petition to the UN secretary-general urging him to declare a “system-wide climate emergency”.

Young activists call Glasgow climate conference 'last chance for humanity'

There are over 8,900 miles separating the African nation of Malawi from the United States. A direct airplane between the two would take an estimated 16 hours, and, as well as physical distance, the lands are also culturally miles apart.

Yili Group Attends COP15 Ecological Civilization Forum to Discuss Biodiversity Conservation

Yili announces latest biodiversity conservation initiatives: "Save Endangered Asian Elephants" and "Smart Grasslands" Yili attends COP15, showcasing progress of "Yili Homeland Initiative" and discussing plans on biodiversity conservation

Xi’s vision on the governance of global biodiversity

The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), being hosted in Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, from Monday, October 11, is expected to draw a blueprint for future biodiversity conservation.

Xi’s Thought on Ecological Civilization inspires world to build harmony among all beings

Representatives from governments, enterprises and non-governmental organizations around the world are gathering for a landmark event hosted by China to negotiate a once-in-a-decade consensus on protecting global biodiversity.

Xinjiang 'princess beaver' tells eco-protection efforts of young Chinese at COP15

Before Chu Wenwen, a wildlife conservationist from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, set out for Kunming, she had practiced her speech hundreds of times in front of a beaver nest. As the youth representative to the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Conve ...

Xinhua Headlines: Int'l community recognizes China-proposed ecological philosophy, urges bold global actions

Representatives from governments, non-governmental organizations, research institutions and private sectors worldwide have gathered in China, virtually or in person, to navigate transformative changes in biodiversity conservation.

Xi Jinping announces biodiversity fund to help developing nations protect nature

China will establish an international fund to support biodiversity protection in developing countries, president Xi Jinping told the opening high-level session of UN biodiversity talks on Tuesday.

Xi Focus-Closeup: A president's passion for wildlife, biodiversity

The runaway success story of the summer was the more than 110-day adventure of a herd of 14 wandering wild Asian elephants across Yunnan Province, southwest China. The herd's sojourn gripped the nation and beyond, making the elephants social media superstars. Beyond the headlines, however, this ...

World’s biggest banks to play a role in limiting greenhouse gas emissions

The pledge by more than 450 financial institutions in 45 countries is intended to be one of the top achievements by the UK hosts of the Cop26 summit in Glasgow, and comes as some of the other aims of the summit – chiefly, setting the world on a path to limit global heating to 1.5C – are looking ...

World’s Best Biodiversity Laws Shortlisted for Future Policy Award 2010. Winners will be announced on 25 October 2010, 6:30pm, Nagoya Congress Centre

Nagoya/Hamburg/Montreal, 21 October 2010 – For celebrating the world’s best biodiversity policies with the Future Policy Award 2010, ministers, decision-makers, media and donors will gather on 25 October at an official ceremony in Nagoya, Japan. The Future Policy Award, established by the World ...

World leaders meet for 'last best chance' COP26 climate talks in Glasgow

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the United Kingdom will commit an additional £1 billion – or $1.368 billion USD – in aid for climate finance by 2025, if Britain's economy grows as forecast.

World leaders face 'stark choices' at COP26

It would be an understatement to say that there is a lot riding on COP26 , the international climate talks currently being held in Glasgow, Scotland.

World inspired by China's great efforts

President Xi Jinping's remarks at the COP 15 meeting have demonstrated China's commitment in embracing a green economic system and boosted confidence in global biodiversity conservation, international experts said.

World has failed to halt biodiversity loss - Palmer

SHARM EL-SHEIKH - The Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr Christiana Pascar Palmer, is concerned the world failed to stop the loss of biodiversity.

World committed to reversing biodiversity loss by 2030: Declaration

The Kunming Declaration, the newest globally-recognized agreement on biological diversity, calls for urgent and integrated action for transformative change for nature and people in order to stop the ongoing biodiversity crisis.

World awaits ambitious roadmap for stronger biodiversity protection

The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity kicks off Monday in Kunming in southwestern China, and expectations are high for a blueprint on preserving global biodiversity in the coming years.

World Leaders to Focus on Climate Change as Major Conference Opens

More than 100 world leaders are gathering for a summit Monday as work begins at a two-week U.N. climate conference, with areas of focus expected to include pledges for emissions targets and funding to help developing nations cope with impacts from climate change.

World Leaders redouble their Commitment to fulfil the Commitment of Heads of State and Government to substantially reduce the Rate of Loss of Biodiversity by 2010

Bonn 28 May 2008 – For the first time in the history of multilateral cooperation for the environment, world leaders reiterated their commitment to substantially reduce the loss of biodiversity within two years. Representatives of 191 Parties and more than 100 Ministers met at the ministerial se ...

World Leaders mobilise resources to combat biodiversity crisis and Build Back Better

Governments adopted a high-level declaration to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and provide the political momentum needed to meet the targets of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. TRAFFIC is encouraged by the commitments made at the UN Biodiversity Conference 2020 in Kunming, China, ...

World Leaders Redouble Their Commitment to Fulfil the Commitment of Heads of State and Government to Substantially Reduce the Rate of Loss of Biodiversity by 2010.

World Leaders Meet to Address Biodiversity Crisis, But U.S. Stays on Sidelines

World leaders moved forward this week with a global framework to stem the loss of biodiversity, but missing from the conversation was a critical potential partner—the United States.

World Focus Turns to Big Finance in Climate Fight: COP26 Update

The COP26 summit will turn its attention to the finance industry’s contribution to the fight against climate change, with announcements overnight revealing that banks, asset managers and insurers representing more than $130 trillion have now signed up to net-zero commitments.

World Community Adopts a new UN Treaty on Living Modified Organisms

Nagoya, 16 October 2010. At 6.15 p.m. Friday here in Japan, a new international treaty, “the Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety”, was adopted at one of the largest intergovernmental meetings ever held on the safe use of m ...

Why the COP26 climate summit will be both crucial and disappointing

“The rain it raineth every day,” Feste tells the audience at the end of “Twelfth Night”. And the cop it coppeth every year. Since 1995 the countries bound by the un Framework Convention on Climate Change (unfccc) have missed only one conference of the parties—when the pandemic struck in 2020. Th ...

Why is 2020 is a key year for the future of the planet’s environment

The recent bleak results at the COP25 climate summit in Madrid created enough reasons to be pessimistic about the future of the planet.But next year could see a big shift thanks to three key summits, which could help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity and look after the oce ...

Why Everyone Should Care About Africa’s Land and Biodiversity | Opinion

In a world marked by an ever-faster news cycle, conflict, and division, there are few opportunities to plan for the future, repair previous generations’ damage, and build a better, fairer, and more sustainable tomorrow.

Why COP26 leaves me furious -- and searching for hope

The end of the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow — called COP26 — leaves many of those of us who care about the future of humanity both furious and searching for hope.

Which side of history will the Morrison government be on when Glasgow is over?

As the climate talks in Glasgow reach their midpoint, it’s worth taking a look back at Australia’s extraordinary performance in the first week.

What to expect from the UN Conference on Biodiversity in China?

Global leaders gather virtually this week to discuss protecting nature across the planet and experts say there is no time to lose. Animal and plant species are going extinct at a rate not seen in millions of years.