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Engaging Business in the Battle for Life on Earth

Montreal, 27 November 2007. With financial support provided by the Netherlands under a four-year framework agreement, a major meeting on business and biodiversity opens on 30 November 2009 in Jakarta to discuss ways to enhance the engagement of industry in addressing biodiversity globally. The ...

Communiqué: Brainstorming session on Business and Biodiversity.

Brainstorming session on Business and Biodiversity

A two-day informal brainstorming session was held at CBD Secretariat in Montreal on 14-15 September 2009 with a view to advancing the decisions VIII/17 and IX/26 of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on engagement with the private sector.

Third Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 November – 3 December 2009

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/68456 (2009-100)
To: CBD National Focal Points

In accordance with decision IX/26 adopted by the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), I am very pleased to inform you that the third meeting on business and biodiversity will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 30 November to 3 Dec ...

Communiqué: Convention on Biological Diversity Supports Green Economy Initiative

Montreal, 26 June 2009 – More than 21 United Nations agencies, including the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, have backed the call for a world-wide transition to a low carbon, resource-efficient Green Economy able to deliver multiple economic, social and environmental oppo ...

Convention on Biological Diversity Supports Green Economy Initiative

Montreal, 26 June 2009 – More than 21 United Nations agencies, including the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, have backed the call for a world-wide transition to a low carbon, resource-efficient Green Economy able to deliver multiple economic, social and environmental oppo ...

Communiqué: Global Private Donor Forum on Biodiversity established in Berlin.

Global Private Donor Forum on Biodiversity established in Berlin

Montreal, 3 June 2009 – At the closure of the high-level segment of the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Mr. Sigmar Gabriel, Minister of the Environment of Germany, presented the “Bonn Agenda on Global Biodiversity”, which includes the mob ...

Statement by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Indigenous and Local Community, Business and Biodiversity Consultation, UN Headquarters, New York, 12 May 2009.

Statement by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Indigenous and Local Community, Business and Biodiversity Consultation, UN Headquarters, New York, 12 May 2009

Déclaration de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secretaire executif de la Convention sur la diversite biologique, à la série de conférences: Intégrer la biodiversité dans les stratégies d’entreprise, Montréal, Québec, 9 Avril, 2009.

Déclaration de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secretaire executif de la Convention sur la diversite biologique, à la série de conférences: Intégrer la biodiversité dans les stratégies d’entreprise, Montréal, Québec, 9 Avril, 2009

World Life Sciences Forum BioVision 2009

8 - 11 March 2009, Lyon, France

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Finance. The Need for Patient Capital to Bring Biodiversity & Ecosystem Finance into the Mainstream

25 - 26 November 2008, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

First Bio-Earn/ Vicres Scientific Conference: Harnessing Bio-resources for Socio-economic Transformation for Eastern Africa

24 - 27 November 2008, Entebbe, Uganda

Discours de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secretaire executif de la Convention sur la diversite biologique, à l’occasion de la Journee biodiversite & entreprises de l’European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy, Paris, France, le 18 novembre 2008.

Discours de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secretaire executif de la Convention sur la diversite biologique, à l’occasion de la Journee biodiversite & entreprises de l’European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy, Paris, France, le 18 novembre 2008

Meeting of the European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy (EPBRS): Biodiversity and the Industry

17 - 21 November 2008, Paris, France

7th International Congress on Perfumery and Natural Raw Materials

21 - 23 October 2008, Grasse, France

EPBRS Electronic Conference, Biodiversity and Industry

6 - 24 October 2008, online

"Markets and Business Journey" at the fourth IUCN World Conservation Congress

5 - 14 October 2008, Barcelona, Spain

MODETHIK 2008. Le salon de la mode éthique à Montréal!

18 - 20 September 2008, Montréal, Canada

Global Forest Leaders' Forum on Forest and Climate Change

16 - 17 September 2008, Washington D.C., United States of America

Uso Sustenable de la Biotecnologia (ASDMAS)

11 - 12 September 2008, Tingo Maria, Peru

Biotecnologia y Seguridad Alimentaria: Manejo y Control de Resgos de los OVM's (ASDMAS)

28 - 29 August 2008, Cuzco, Peru

Outcomes Report of the Business & Biodiversity Conference, 11 June 2008, Montreal, Canada

Investing in the Future – Business for Biodiversity and Sustainability.

Investing in the Future – Business for Biodiversity and Sustainability

Montreal, 16 June 2008 – The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) held consultations with the business community on 11 and 12 June 2008 in Montreal and San Francisco to discuss the involvement of businesses in implementing the Convention.

Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity to the Business and Biodiversity Conservation Seminar

Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity to the Business and Biodiversity Conservation Seminar

Business & Biodiversity Conference

11 June 2008, Montreal, Canada

The Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency

7 - 9 May 2008, Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)

Release of Guide to Business Related Events at COP-9

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/63620 (2008-056)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Business and biodiversity contacts

In order to help participants interested in business and biodiversity plan their stay in Bonn, the Secretariat has prepared a Guide to business related events at COP-9. I am pleased to inform you that the Guide is now posted online at: http://www.cbd.int/business/COP-9.shtml.

Release of CBD Business Newsletter (COP-9)

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/63313 (2008-051)
To:

I am pleased to inform you that a new issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter on business and biodiversity, Business.2010 (Vol.3, No. 3), has been posted on the CBD website. This general issue on business and biodiversity is released on the occasion of the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Pa ...

Global Agro-Industries Forum: Improving Competitiveness and Development Impact

8 - 11 April 2008, New Delhi, India

International Conference "Business and Biodiversity"

2 - 3 April 2008, Bonn, Germany

Biodiversity & Ecosystem Finance

27 - 28 March 2008, New York City, United States of America

IATA World Cargo Symposium

3 - 6 March 2008, Rome, Italy

Release of CBD Business Newsletter on Agribusiness

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/62377 (2008-022)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Business and biodiversity contacts

I am pleased to inform you that a new issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter on business and biodiversity, Business.2010, has been posted on the CBD website. This issue focuses on Agribusiness and is released on the occasion of the thirteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technica ...

Fair on experiences and best practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) at the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-9)

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DANP/62251 (2008-020)
To: CBD National Focal Points and International Organizations

I have the honour to inform you that a fair on experiences and best practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA) will be held at the margins of the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-9) to be held in Bonn, Germany, f ...

Protection de la biodiversité : quels enjeux pour les entreprises ?

5 February 2008, Paris, France

Release of CBD Business Newsletter on Access and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/61822 (2008-004)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Business and biodiversity contacts

I am pleased to inform you that a new issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter on business and biodiversity, Business.2010, has been posted on the CBD website. This issue focuses on Access and Benefit-sharing and is released on the occasion of the sixth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on Ac ...

“Engaging Business for Protecting Life on Earth” - Statement by Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity to the High-level Conference on Business and Biodiversity, Lisbon, 13 November 2007

“Engaging Business for Protecting Life on Earth” - Statement by Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity to the High-level Conference on Business and Biodiversity, Lisbon, 13 November 2007

Portuguese Presidency of the EU Council and European Commission High Level Conference on Business & Biodiversity

12 - 13 November 2007, Lisbon, Portugal

Release of CBD Business Newsletter (financial services sector)

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/60355 (2007-123)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Business and biodiversity contacts

I am pleased to inform you that a new issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter on business and biodiversity, Business.2010, has been posted on the CBD website.

Release of CBD Business Newsletter (climate change)

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/58472 (2007-057)
To: CBD National Focal Points Business and biodiversity contacts

I am pleased to inform you that the third issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter on business and biodiversity, Business.2010, has been posted on the CBD website. This issue focuses on ‘business, biodiversity and climate change’ and can be downloaded at the following addresses: <a href='/doc/newsl ...

Implementation of Decision VIII/17 on Private sector engagement.

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/57846 (2007-037)
To: CBD National Focal Points

In view of the preparations for the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-9), the Secretariat is compiling information regarding the implementation of Decision VIII/17. The Secretariat welcomes general information on steps taken towards the ...

Compilation of good biodiversity practice.

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/57847 (2007-038)
To: Business and biodiversity contacts CBD National Focal Points

The purpose of this Notification is to invite companies, business organizations and other interested organizations, to submit information on good biodiversity practice.

Release of CBD Business Newsletter (Travel & Tourism).

Reference: SCBD/OES/NB/57593 (2007-027)
To: National Focal Points Business and biodiversity contacts

I am pleased to inform you that the second issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter on business and biodiversity, Business.2010, has been posted on the CBD Website. This issue focuses on the travel and tourism industry and can be downloaded at the following addresses:<br> <a href='/doc/newsletters/ ...