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Ministers commit to integrate biodiversity into key economic sectors in order to achieve global biodiversity targets

4 December 2016 - Ministers from around the world committed to working together to save biodiversity and take urgent action to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and backed this with a host of specific commitments.

Opening Statement by Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, Executive Secretary Convention on Biological Diversity to the 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Thirteenth Meeting of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol, Second Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol, Cancun, Mexico, 4 December 2016

Thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

4 - 17 December 2016, Cancun, Mexico

Statement by CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, at the Closing of the High-Level Segment of the 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 3 December 2016

Statement by CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, at the Closing of the High-Level Segment of the 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 3 December 2016

Opening Remarks by CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, to the High-Level Segment of the 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2 December 2016

Opening Remarks by CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, to the High-Level Segment of the 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2 December 2016

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, following consultation with the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, announced the appointment of Cristiana Paşca Palmer of Romania as Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Ms. Paşca Palmer will succeed Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias of Brazil, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for his continued commitment and contribution to the Convention on Biological Diversity in his capacity as Executive Secretary.

At a critical meeting opening tomorrow, the United Nations will call on decision makers from more than 190 countries to step up efforts to halt the loss of biodiversity and protect the ecosystems that support food and water security and health for billions of people.

More than 190 Governments prepare to take tough decisions to stop biodiversity decline worldwide

1 December 2016 – At a critical meeting opening tomorrow, the United Nations will call on decision makers from more than 190 countries to step up efforts to halt the loss of biodiversity and protect the ecosystems that support food and water security and health for billions of people.

I am honoured to address the second committee of the UN General Assembly under your chairmanship.

Statement by Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of the 71st Session of the UNGA Second Committee

Extension of Deadline for Vacancy Announcement: Executive Secretary, Secretariat for the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD)

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/AR/85855 (2016-108)
To: CBD, CPB, ABS, SBSTTA Focal Points, International and Non-Governmental Organizations, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities and relevant organizations

Vacancy Announcement: Executive Secretary, Secretariat for the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD)

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/AR/85855 (2016-093)
To: CBD, CPB, ABS, SBSTTA Focal Points, International and Non-Governmental Organizations, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities and relevant organizations

High-Level Segment of the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity and concurrent meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/moc/85746 (2016-072)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points

The first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 1) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came to a close on 6 May 2016 in Montreal, Canada. Delegates from around the world advanced attention on national action by recommending tools and approaches for implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and a more effective operation of the decision-making bodies of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

First meeting of biodiversity implementation body recommends ways and means to enhance achievement of global biodiversity targets

The first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 1) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came to a close on 6 May 2016 in Montreal, Canada. Delegates from around the world advanced attention on national action by recommending tools and approaches for implementing the S ...

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 ...

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

Preparation for the High-level Segment of the Conference of the Parties: Cancun Declaration

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/DC/CE/85588 (2016-053)
To: All CBD, ABS, CPB National Focal Points

In anticipation of the discussions to take place at the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP 13) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) later this year, Latin American and Caribbean Ministers of Environment have adopted a decision to enhance implementation of the Convention and its Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020.

Registration and Visas for the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties and the concurrent meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols, 4 –17 December 2016 - Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/DC/85427 (2016-044)
To: International and non-governmental organizations, indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders

Registration and Visas for the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties and the concurrent meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols, 4 -17 December 2016 - Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/DC/85427 (2016-036)
To: All CBD, ABS, CPB National Focal Points

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

21 - 23 March 2016, Bogis-Bossey, Switzerland

International Day of Forests

21 March 2016, New York, United States of America

Workshop on synergies among the biodiversity-related conventions

8 - 11 February 2016, Geneva, Switzerland

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

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/DC/85353 (2016-015)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Natural Capital Protocol and Sector Guides: Launch of Consultation Process

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DS/DI/85246 (2015-148)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Invitation to complete a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building activities supported and facilitated by the Secretariat

Reference: SCBD/BS/ET/DA/85253 (2015-147)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points

International Mountain Day

11 December 2015, Rome, Italy

World Soil Day 2015

5 December 2015, Rome, Italy

Annual Accounts – BE, BY, BZ, VB, BG, BH, BI Trust Funds

Reference: SCBD/RMCS/MR-H/85220 (2015-137)
To: CBD National Focal Points

COP 21 / CMP 11 - Twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties of the Climate Change Convention and Eleventh Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (UNFCCC)

30 November - 11 December 2015, Paris, France

Information and experiences relevant to mainstreaming biodiversity across sectors and into cross-sectoral plans and policies

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/RH/SS/VA/85178 (2015-131)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

81st Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC)

16 - 20 November 2015, Lima, Peru

FAO Council (153rd Session)

4 November - 4 December 2015, Rome, Italy

38th Session of the European Forestry Commission

2 - 6 November 2015, Engelberg, Switzerland

27th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

1 - 5 November 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Expert workshop on the contribution of science to the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity

31 October - 1 November 2015, Montreal, Canada

49th GEF Council Meeting

20 - 22 October 2015, Washington, United States of America

12th Session of the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Dersertification - (COP-12) (UNCCD)

12 - 23 October 2015, Ankara, Türkiye

42nd session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

6 - 10 October 2015, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Sub-regional Capacity-building Workshop on Financial Reporting and Resource Mobilization for the Pacific Region

5 - 6 October 2015, Avarua, Cook Islands

Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) National Capacity Development Workshop for Samoa

28 - 30 September 2015, Apia, Samoa

International Youth Day

12 August 2015, New York, United States of America

International Day of the World's Indigenous People

9 August 2015, New York, United States of America

27th International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB 2015) and 4th European congress for Conservation Biology

2 - 6 August 2015, Montpellier, France

5th Kubuqi International Desert Forum

28 - 29 July 2015, Ordos City, Mongolia