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Information regarding the High-Level Segment of the Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention and of the concurrent meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/CE/89875 (2021-066)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Information regarding the High-Level Segment of the UN Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico 2016

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/DC/CE/86029 (2016-130)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Information regarding visa process for the Sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (COP-MOP 6) and Eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 11) - Hyderabad, India

Reference: SCBD/CONFSERV/NI/80667 (2012-114)
To: CBD and CPB National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Information webinar on Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources, 3 and 4 November 2022

Reference: SCBD/NPU/DC/TS/CGA/90648 (2022-069)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Information webinar on the outcomes of the meeting of the Informal Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 8 November 2022

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/JL/LS/JB/90651 (2022-067)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Information webinar on the outcomes of the online discussion forum on conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity in preparation for the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, 20 June 2022

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/JL/SK/JA/JG/90395 (2022-039)
To: CBD National Focal Points; Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Focal Points; SBSTTA Focal Points; indigenous peoples and local communities; and relevant organizations

Information workshop on the work of the ad hoc technical expert groups on the monitoring framework, synthetic biology and risk assessment, 11 May 2024 – Nairobi, Kenya

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/JL/VA/91510 (2024-017)
To: CBD national focal points, SBSTTA focal points, Cartagena Protocol focal points, ABS focal points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Initial GEF-4 indicative allocations for all countries eligible for funding in the biodiversity and climate change focal areas

Reference: SCBD/ITS/AD/YX/55968 (2006-097)
To: National Focal Points of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Please find attached a document listing the initial GEF-4 indicative allocations for all countries eligible for funding in the biodiversity and climate change focal areas, which was issued by the Secretariat of the Global Environment Facility on 15 September 2006.

Initial discussion document on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/JMF/87868 (2019-008)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, relevant organizations

Initial review of the draft document concerning review of the guidance to the financial mechanism

Reference: SCBD/ITS/YX/69233 (2009-138)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I am pleased to attach an important document for your initial review prior to formally distributing it for consideration by the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention (WGRI-3) to be held in Nairobi from 24-28 May 2010, in response to pa ...

Initiation of the Preparation of the Fifth National Report to CBD

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RH/LC/MC/8144 (2013-019)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

Input of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, 10 to 19 July 2017, New York, Unites States of America

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/SO/GD/86553 (2017-045)
To: CBD National Focal Points, relevant organizations and stakeholders

Inputs to the Revision of the Strategic Plan of the Convention beyond 2010

Reference: SCBD/ITS/LC/59514 (2007-104)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

As you recall, the Conference of the Parties, in its Decision VIII/15, decided to consider at its ninth meeting the process for revising and updating the Strategic Plan with a view to adopting a revised Strategic Plan at its tenth meeting. The Working Group on Review of Implementation, having u ...

Integration of the Conservation of Migratory Species into National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/LC/VA/84956 (2015-095)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points

Inter-regional capacity-building workshop on REDD+ and Aichi Biodiversity Targets, San José, Costa Rica – 29 to 31 August 2014

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/LM/83690 (2014-092)
To: CBD and UNFCCC National Focal Points: Bhutan, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Viet Nam

Interactive Fair for Biodiversity at the MOP 5 and COP 10

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ar/71083 (2010-061)
To: all CBD & CPB Focal Points, International and Non-Governmental Organizations, Indigenous and Local Communities, Academic Institutions, Private Organizations

The Secretariat is pleased to announce that the Aichi-Nagoya COP 10 CBD Promotion Committee will be organizing an Interactive Fair for Biodiversity from 11 – 29 October 2010, which will be held in conjunction with MOP 5 and COP 10. This fair presents an opportunity for interested Parties, Intern ...

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Call for comments on the draft scoping report for the thematic assessment of the sustainable use of biodiversity and release of assessments on scenarios and models and on pollinators, pollination and food production

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/RH/85952 (2016-106)
To: CBD and SBSTTA Focal Points, and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Call for comments on the global assessment on biodiversity and ecosystem services

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/RH/VA/85105 (2015-116)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Extension of the review period of the study on the use and impact of the IPBES conceptual framework and other opportunities to participate in IPBES processes

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/IS/89398 (2021-059)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: First external review of the thematic assessment of the interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health (nexus assessment)

Reference: SCBD/IMS/NP/JC/KM/90739 (2023-002)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: IPBES 8, review of the second order draft of the chapters and the first order draft of the summary for policymakers of the assessment of the sustainable use of wild species, and other opportunities to participate in IPBES processes

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/IS/89398 (2021-032)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Nomination of experts and review of documents

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/SS/AC/84399 (2015-025)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Review of the second order draft of the chapters and the first order draft of the summary for policymakers of the values assessment, and other opportunities to participate in IPBES processes

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/IS/89398 (2021-008)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Second Open Stakeholder and Government Review for revised scoping report for a methodological assessment on the diverse conceptualization of values of nature and its benefits to people

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/RH/SSC/VA/85098 (2015-117)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: call for proposals and pledges of support for capacity-building projects and activities under the prototype IPBES Matchmaking Facility

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/RH/VA/84876 (2015-085)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: e-conference for the scoping for a thematic assessment of invasive alien species (and their control) and a thematic assessment of sustainable use

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/SSc/VA/84961 (2015-097)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ar/72318 (2010-112)
To: All CBD Focal Points

I am pleased to forward to you a joint letter on the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) signed by His Excellency Mr. Norbert Rottgen, Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of Germany and COP 9 President ...

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Expert review of the First Order Draft of the IPBES thematic assessment on land degradation and restoration and of four regional assessments

Reference: SCBD/SAM/RH/KM/85598 (2016-052)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services call for nomination of experts and fellows

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/RH/KM/85522 (2016-039)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Expert review of the second order drafts of the IPBES thematic assessment on land degradation and restoration and of the four regional assessments on biodiversity and ecosystem services

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/RH/KM/85598 (2017-038)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Invitation to review draft note as well to as submit proposals for requests for the next work programme of the Platform

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/DC/RH/87189 (2018-026)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities organizations, United Nations organizations, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations , business organizations, and educational organizations

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Invitations to nominate experts and fellows and contribute to external reviews of draft assessments

Reference: SCBD/IMS/NP/JC/MC/91279 (2023-113)
To: CBD national focal points, ABS focal points, Cartagena Protocol focal points, SBSTTA focal points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Review of the second order draft of the chapters and the first order draft of the summary for policymakers of the invasive alien species assessment

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/KM/90099 (2022-008)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ First Review by Experts of the draft reports on the thematic assessment on land degradation and restoration and of the four regional assessments

Reference: SCBD/OES/RH/KNM/85730 (2016-074)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Interim Arrangements for the Allocation of Funding for Facilitating Participation of Parties in the Convention process and its Biosafety Protocol

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/57059 (2007-002)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Pursuant to Decision VIII/31, paragraph 22, of the Conference of the Parties, I am pleased to forward to you the Interim Arrangement regarding procedures for the allocation of funding from the Special Voluntary Trust Fund (BZ) for facilitating participation of Parties in the Convention process a ...

Interim arrangements for the allocation of funding for facilitating participation of Parties in the Convention process and its Biosafety Protocol

Reference: SCBD/RMCS/MR-H/57059 (2007-126)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As a follow up of the Notification dated 9 January 2007, referenced SCBD/SEL/OJ/57059 (2007-002), forwarding the interim arrangements for the allocation of funding for facilitating participation of Parties in the Convention and its Biosafety Protocol, adopted by the Bureau at its meeting held on ...

International Conference: A global partnership for plant conservation – Supporting the worldwide implementation of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, USA, 5-7 July 2011)

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/RH/75185 (2011-044)
To: GSPC focal points

I am pleased to inform you that, at the initiative of the Chair of the Global Partnership for Plant Conservation, an international conference titled “A global partnership for plant conservation – Supporting the worldwide implementation of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation” will be held ...

International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments to enter into force

Reference: SCBD/SPS/CG/JSH/mw/85786 (2016-109)
To: CBD National Focal Points

International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ab/58264 (2007-053)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that thanks to the generous financial support from the Government of Norway and in collaboration with TVE and UNEP, the video on "biodiversity and climate change" is now available in English, French and Spanish on the Secretariat’s website, and can be downloaded at the ...

International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/DA/fd/71745 (2010-092)
To: All CBD National Focal Points and International Organizations

This year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) carries special significance as 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. In keeping with the spirit of the on-going global celebrations, the Secretariat encourages all governments and international organizations to take advanta ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2007

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/fd/57345 (2007-016)
To: Executive Secretary

As you will recall the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) in 2007 is ‘Biodiversity and Climate Change’ which will be celebrated on 22 May. The expectations for a successful IBD this year are high, especially given the recent global attention on this topic, including ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2007.

Reference: SCBD/OMG/DA/fd/58049 (2007-043)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) prepares to join the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) under the theme of “Biological Diversity and Climate Change”, we are pleased to announce the production of two episodes, w ...

International Day for Biological Diversity 2021

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/MB/FD/89492 (2021-016)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, relevant organizations, and indigenous peoples and local communities

International Day for Biological Diversity 2022

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/MB/FD/90234 (2022-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, relevant organizations, and indigenous peoples and local communities

International Day for Biological Diversity celebrations: Launch of the New Section of the Website

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/NP/jl/58469 (2007-059)
To: CBD Focal Points

I have the pleasure of informing you that all documentation related to this year’s celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), under the theme Biodiversity and Climate Change, is now available on the Secretariat’s website at: <a href='http://www.cbd.int/ibd'>www.cbd.int ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Launch of the New Section of the Website

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/NP/jl/58469 (2007-056)
To: All CBD Focal Points

All documentation related to this year’s celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), under the theme "Biodiversity and Climate Change", is now available on the Secretariat’s website at: <a href='www.cdb.int/ibd'>www.cdb.int/ibd</a>.

International Day for Biological Diversity: Messages from UNSG and President of the sixty-third Session of UNGA

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/AB/67511 (2009-054)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that the messages from the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the sixty-third session of the United Nations General Assembly, on the occasion of this year’s International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), are available on the Secretariat website at ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Promotional Material

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/DA/67358 (2009-042)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I have the pleasure of informing you that the electronic versions of the promotional material related to this year’s celebrations of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) under the theme of “Invasive Alien Species” are now available on the Secretariat’s website at: http://www.cbd. ...

International Day for Biological Diversity: Promotional Material

Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/DA/fd/67428 (2009-049)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As the world prepares to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), I have the pleasure to inform you that all documentation related to this year’s celebrations of IDB, reflecting this year’s theme of “Invasive Alien Species”, have been printed and mailed to all Parties, alo ...

International Forum facilitated by the Forest Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (FERI): Workshop on ecosystem restoration-related planning and capacity-building needs for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, 13 July 2023, virtual (10:00 a.m. EDT)

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/JL/SK/JA/LJ/91100 (2023-064)
To: CBD national focal points and SBSTTA focal points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant global and regional organizations and initiatives, cc: Cartagena Protocol focal points, ABS focal points