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Learn about India’s biodiversity from this card game created by Chennai students

A new game developed by Chennai students spreads awareness about different ecosystems, species and what we can do to help them

Learn about the science of the sea and much more!

With World Oceans Day coming up soon on 8 June, our friends at the Marine Institute have joined together with a host of organisations across the country to launch the 2021 Oceans of Learning series to celebrate our seas and Ireland's marine resource.

Leonardo DiCaprio Teams Up with Global Wildlife Conservation and the EU to Protect Biodiversity

Leonardo DiCaprio, the European Union, and Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC) have announced two projects aimed at protecting biodiversity. An investment of more than $41.5 million USD will be put into the two initiatives.

Liberia: Wild Chimpanzee Foundation Country Director Gets Media Award

The Government of Liberia through the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) and partners both local and international made some strides in 2019 in ensuring that the Forestry sector of Liberia, particularly Wildlife conservation and biodiversity are protected for the growth and development of the ...

Lion Trail Awareness Campaign Launched

The government has today launched the Tusk Lion Trail in Nairobi at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Headquarters. The trail is a global art installation in support of African lion conservation and 47 life-sized lion sculptures have been launched onto the streets in iconic locations worldwide.

Maintenir La Diversité De La Vie Sur Terre : Un Objectif Des Nations Unies

7 - 8 June 2010, Montreal, Canada

Major Canadian institutions pledge support for the Convention for Life on Earth.

In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, representatives of major Canadian universities and research institutions signed an agreement with the Montreal-based Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity to join forces in order to mobilize the scientific and tech ...

Major gap between what consumers want and what companies are doing to respect biodiversity

20 June 2018 – New surveys of more than 5,000 consumers in five countries indicate that the majority (79 per cent) feel that “companies have a moral obligation” to have a positive impact on people and biodiversity in their sourcing of natural ingredients, but only 37 per cent feel “confident tha ...

Major gaps found in climate change education for students across Canada

Three provinces include materials from climate deniers, a new study has found

Making conservation 'contagious'

New research reveals conservation initiatives often spread like disease, a fact which can help scientists and policymakers design programs more likely to be taken up.

Marine photographer captures haunting images of California’s beautiful, but vanishing, kelp forests

It’s a sight few visitors to northern California’s coastal waters will ever forget: kelp – giant seaweed if you prefer – growing in lush underwater forests that provide essential habitat for a multitude of species such as rockfish, crabs, mollusks, and even marine mammals like sea otters.

Mark Carney to deliver the Natural History Museum’s Annual Science Lecture for 2021

Former Governor of the Bank of England and current UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance Mark Carney will deliver this year’s Natural History Museum’s Annual Science Lecture in a virtual event, hosted on the Museum’s YouTube channel, from 7.30-9pm on March 11.

Mark Rylance: arts should tell ‘love stories’ about nature to tackle climate crisis

Sir Mark Rylance has called on the arts to help solve the climate crisis by telling stories that persuade people to “fall in love with nature again” and prompt government to back green policies.

Markhor Awards Ceremony

The “Markhor Award” recognizes and celebrates outstanding conservation performance by personalities, private and government institutions, enterprises or conservation projects that link the conservation of biodiversity and human livelihoods through the application of the principles of sustainable ...

Mass Extinction Memorial Observatory (MEMO) Project and Bell ringing events on 22 September 2010

Reference: SCBD/OES/OMG/NP/73394 (2010-170)
To: CBD and CPB National Focal Points; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; international organizations; non-governmental organizations; and relevant stakeholders

As we approach the high-level meeting on biodiversity at the United Nations General Assembly on 22 September, I would like to introduce you to the MEMO Project. MEMO, which stands for Mass Extinction Memorial Observatory, is a charitable organization based in the United Kingdom (UK).

Mauritian island awarded for saving species through education

On Rodrigues Island in Mauritius, school children and citizens alike are rallying round to restore their island’s habitat. It’s all thanks to the Rodrigues Environmental Education Programme, which has won the Global Conservation Award 2018 for its positive impact on communities and species.

Maya Lin's Ghost Forest installation in New York sheds light on climate change

Artist Maya Lin has installed 49 dead Atlantic White Cedar trees in a Manhattan park and is calling it the Ghost Forest. Her installation warns people about the dangers of climate change and the threat of rising sea water.

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Mechanisms for implementation: review of the Global Initiative on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

Media Workshop during the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 10)

23 - 24 October 2010, Nagoya, Japan

Media for tomorrow’s world

One way to combat climate apathy must be to make the crisis a part of our daily conversation, writes Bloomberg's Arif Durrani What will our world look like in 2050? What are today’s trends that are set to take hold and shape the next generation?

Meet CoP-11 Brand Ambassador: Science Express-Biodiversity Special (SEBS)

Science Express - Biodiversity Special is a unique mobile exhibition spreading awareness, interest, and understanding on our varied eco-systems and biodiversity management practices. Basically the idea is to promote awareness on the need to conserve and sustainably use biological resources. This ...

Meet my wingman: the magical bond between people and animals – in pictures

Awesome alpacas, frolicking flamingos and recuperating ravens … these rescue animals – in Sage Sohier’s photographs – have a zest for life and a remarkable willingness to forgive people

Meeting of Experts on the Global Initiative on Education and Public Awareness in Implementation of Decision COP V/17

11 - 13 July 2000, Paris, France

Meeting of Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

11 - 13 October 2017, Montreal, Canada

Meeting of the Consultative Working Group of Experts on Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA)

27 - 29 October 2003, Paris, France

Meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

12 February 2005, Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

8 July 2007, Paris, France

Meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

28 - 29 July 2016, Montreal, Canada

Meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

5 - 6 July 2018, Montreal, Canada

Meeting of the Meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

26 November 2005, Montreal, Canada

Meeting on Parliamentarians and Biodiversity

25 - 26 October 2010, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Meghan Markle’s Beautiful Jewelry Raises Awareness for Endangered Species!

Over the years, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has demonstrated her passion for animals and the environment. Not only has she rescued dogs, but she eats a vegan diet throughout much of the week. For their wedding, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave a list of charities they wanted people to d ...

Message From Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the Occasion of Universal Children’s Day, 20 November 2006

As we observe this important day of fraternity and understanding between children, let us not forget that one of the guiding principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child includes survival and development of the child. This includes rights to adequate food, shelter, clean water, forma ...

Message From Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the Occasion of Universal Children’s Day, 20 November 2006.

Message de Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, à l’occasion du lancement du Camp de base de 1000 Jours pour la planète, Espace pour la vie, 20 Juin 2012

Message de Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, à l’occasion du lancement du Camp de base de 1000 Jours pour la planète, Espace pour la vie, 20 Juin 2012

Message d’Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secrétaire exécutif de la Convention sur la diversité biologique, à l’occasion de la Fête de la Jeunesse et du Forum international de discussion 2010 ‘Jeunes d’aujourd’hui, décideurs de demain’, 21 mars 2010, Montréal, Canada

Message d’Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secrétaire exécutif de la Convention sur la diversité biologique, à l’occasion de la Fête de la Jeunesse et du Forum international de discussion 2010 ‘Jeunes d’aujourd’hui, décideurs de demain’, 21 mars 2010, Montréal, Canada.

Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the Occasion of World Health Day 7 April 2008.

Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the Occasion of World Health Day 7 April 2008.

Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the Occasion of the International Youth Day, 12 August 2010

Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the Occasion of the International Youth Day, 12 August 2010.

Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, on the occasion of International Youth Day, 12 August 2009

Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, on the occasion of International Youth Day, 12 August 2009.

Message from Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of International Youth Day, 12 August 2008

Message from Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the Occasion of the International Youth Day 2006

Empowering Youth for Poverty Eradication is Key to Biodiversity Conservation. <br><br><table width=120> <tr><b>Other languages:</b></tr> <tr><td>French </td><td><a href="/doc/speech/2006/sp-2006-08-11-youth-fr.pdf"><img src='/images/ico-fmt-pdf.gif' border='0' width='20' height='22'></a><a href= ...

Message from Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the Occasion of the International Youth Day 2006.

<br>(<a href='/doc/speech/2006/sp-2006-08-11-youth-es.pdf/'>Spanish version</a> and <a href='/doc/speech/2006/sp-2006-08-11-youth-fr.pdf'> French version</a>)

Message from Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of International Youth Day, 12 August 2008.

Message from Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2007

As major stakeholders in the Convention on Biological Diversity, women have a special relation with nature in general and biodiversity in particular. In most countries, the survival of women, their well-being and empowerment depend on biodiversity. For women in developing countries, particular ...

Message from Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day, 8 March 2007.