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Global biodiversity 'crisis' to be assessed at major summit

Paris – Earth is enduring a mass species extinction, scientists say – the first since the demise of the dinosaurs and only the sixth in half-a-billion years.

Canada Budget 2018 Makes National Parks Admission Permanently Free For Kids

t's official: Canada's national parks will be permanently free for kids, the federal government announced Tuesday. Finance Minister Bill Morneau noted in his speech tabling the Liberals' third budget that a free entrance program last year had proved so popular the government had chosen to extend it.

The Government of Canada hits a home run for biodiversity conservation

A partnership of Indigenous and environmental groups commended the Canadian government for tabling the best federal budget for biodiversity conservation in decades. The budget creates hope that Canada will meet its commitment to protect at least 17 percent of lands and inland waters by 2020.

Federal Budget 2018 announces historic investment in conservation

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) welcomes major investments in wildlife habitat conservation announced today in the 2018 Federal Budget. New funding of $1.3 billion is one of the most significant investments in nature conservation in Canadian history.

CPAWS celebrates “historic investment” in nature conservation in Federal Budget 2018

This unprecedented investment will support Canada’s efforts to achieve its commitment to protect at least 17% of our land and 10% of our ocean by 2020, delivering on the Prime Minister’s promise that Canada will achieve and substantially exceed this target in the coming years.

New federal budget makes historic investment in nature

The Canadian government took a significant step toward protecting species at risk today with a $1.3 billion budget commitment over five years. World Wildlife Fund Canada welcomes this important and historic investment in nature.

Canada Budget 2018 Boosts Conservation Funding

The call of the wild is echoing through Tuesday's federal budget, which some environmental groups are calling a "game changer'' for nature conservation across Canada.

Budget 2018: Feds commit $500 million to conservation funding

The funding reflects the Liberals' commitment to safeguard at least 17 per cent of Canadian land and inland waters by 2020, including migratory bird territory.

A new year’s resolution for the environment? Reduce activity

So come on, who out there has made new year resolutions for self-improvement? Going to the gym, eating more veg, drinking less, less stress at work? Sound familiar? And who out there made these same resolutions last year? And did you keep them? Are you fitter, healthier, less stressed? I know I ...

Protecting biodiversity, Norwegian style

In the years since the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1993, evidence has mounted that biodiversity around the world is in trouble.

The Liasion Group of Biodiversty-related Convention (BLG) gathered to discuss ways to join forces

During 28-29 September 2017, the Heads of eight bio-diversity-related Conventions known as the Liaison Group of Biodiversity-related Conventions (BLG) met at FAO Headquarters to discuss ways to join forces in support of global biodiversity and sustainable development agendas.

Mumbai To Get Its First Biodiversity Management Committee

In a move that is being cheered by environmental activists, the BMC has decided to form Mumbai's first Biodiversity Management Committee. According to sources, a 23-member team will be formed under the Superintendent of Garden Department to preserve the city's biodiversity.

8 community-based organisations granted $350,000 for environmental projects

AMMAN — Eight community-based organisations (CBOs) on Tuesday received grants worth $350,000 to implement pilot projects enhancing the role of local communities and users of natural resources in addressing environmental issues.

Mexico meets commitments to protect marine and coastal areas

Mexico is one of the few countries that has fulfilled its commitment to decree the protection of 10 percent of marine and coastal areas before the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

Kochi chosen to implement biodiversity programme

Four-year conservation project supported by German environment ministry Kochi is among the three Indian cities selected for the implementation of a biodiversity conservation project supported by Germany.

Canada lags in conservation efforts

Annual study looking at the UN Convention on Biodiversity obligations shows country has done far less than other nations in preserving areas from development, leaving it in last place among G7 members

Reminder: Submission of national biodiversity strategies and action plans; adoption as policy instruments

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/RH/MC/86215 (2017-003)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Agreements reached on actions to integrate biodiversity in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and tourism sectors and to achieve the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

Global Workshop on integrated implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the Convention on Biological Diversity

31 October - 4 November 2016, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Invitation to submit comments on the revised short-term action plan (2017-2020) to enhance and support capacity-building for the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets

Reference: SCBD/IMS/RS/ET/cp/85976 (2016-113)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Group on Earth Observations establishes National Contact Points for Data Sharing

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/RH/85940 (2016-105)
To: CBD and SBSTTA Focal Points

Call for Posters on progress achieved towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets for the Thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity 4-17 December 2016 – Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/RH/MC/85928 (2016-101)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

UNEP/CBD/SBI/1/14

Report of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation on Its First Meeting

The first meeting of the new Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-1) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will open today, focusing on increasing efforts related to strengthening the review process and enhance on-the-ground implementation at global, national, sub-national and local levels.

This is a historic day in the life of our Convention on Biological Diversity for two reasons. First, we open the first meeting of this body, the Subsidiary Body on Implementation. Second, the Secretariat celebrates 20 years in this beautiful and diverse city of Montreal.

Enhanced implementation, mainstreaming, key issues at first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation to the Convention on Biological Diversity

The first meeting of the new Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-1) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will open today, focusing on increasing efforts related to strengthening the review process and enhance on-the-ground implementation at global, national, sub-national and local ...

First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation

2 - 6 May 2016, Montreal, Canada

Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the First Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, 2–6 May 2016, Montreal, Canada

UNEP/CBD/SBI/1/2

Progress in the Implementation of the Convention and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and Towards the Achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets

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

21 - 23 March 2016, Bogis-Bossey, Switzerland

UNEP/CBD/SBI/1/10

Modus Operandi of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation and Mechanisms to Support Review of Implementation

UNEP/CBD/SBI/1/10/ADD3

Further Options for Mechanisms to Support Review of Implementation

Second meeting of the informal working group for the development of a voluntary peer review process for the Convention on Biological Diversity

16 - 18 March 2016, Bern, Switzerland

Expert Group Meeting on the Full Assessment of Funding Necessary and Available for the Implementation of the Convention for the period July 2018 to June 2022

17 - 18 February 2016, New Delhi, India

Peer review of documentation regarding the review progress in the implementation of the Convention and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 at the first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation

Reference: SCBD/TSI/RS/LZ/85338 (2016-010)
To: : CBD National Focal Points

Twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 20), 25 to 30 April 2016 and First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 1), 2 to 6 May 2016, Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/SAM/TSI/RH/RS/LZ/VA/85232 (2015-150)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

Twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 20), 25 to 30 April 2016 and First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 1), 2 to 6 May 2016, Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/SAM/TSI/RH/RS/LZ/VA/85232 (2015-151)
To: UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs and Indigenous Organizations

International Expert Workshop on Biodiversity Mainstreaming

17 - 19 November 2015, Mexico City, Mexico

Eastern European Workshop on CBD Implementation and Financial Reporting

22 - 23 June 2015, Georgia

Selection of experts to prepare a report on the full assessment of funding necessary and available for the implementation of the Convention for the period July 2018 to June 2022

Reference: SCBD/TSI/RS/YX/LZ/84244 (2015-063)
To: All Focal Points under the Convention and its Protocols, relevant stakeholder organizations

Western African Workshop on CBD Implementation and Financial Reporting

18 - 19 May 2015, Libreville, Gabon

Western African Workshop on CBD Implementation and Financial Reporting

20 - 21 April 2015, Cabo Verde

South American Workshop on CBD Implementation and Financial Reporting

13 - 14 April 2015, Asunción, Paraguay

Asian Workshop on CBD Implementation and Financial Reporting

16 - 17 March 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Central American Workshop on CBD Implementation and Financial Reporting

2 - 3 March 2015, Managua, Nicaragua

Southern African Workshop on CBD Implementation and Financial Reporting

16 - 17 February 2015, Windhoek, Namibia

Inception Meeting of the Working Group for the development of a methodology for Voluntary Peer-Review of the Convention on Biological Diversity Implementation

11 - 13 February 2015, Tbilisi, Georgia

Selected experts for the Working Group for the development of a methodology for Voluntary Peer-Review of Convention on Biological Diversity Implementation

Reference: SCBD/JBF/AY/DD/GT/84133 (2015-004)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Toward achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets by 2020 ~ Contribution of Sub-National Governments

The Aichi Biodiversity Targets are 20 ambitious goals that make up part of the CBD’s Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, adopted by the parties in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture in 2010. The targets provide a framework for action for all stakeholders, including sub-national and local government ...

Aichi 2020 in Mongolia

To introduce and share National Biodiversity Action Plan and the Aichi Targets and the progress, results, success And challenges of implementation.