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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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

I am pleased to welcome you all to the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol, and the second meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol, here in Cancun, Mexico.

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

I am honoured to have this opportunity to address you on the occasion of the visit of His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico at this United Nations Biodiversity Conference, in Cancun, Mexico, 2016.

Opening Statement by Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, Executive Secretary Convention on Biological Diversity to the 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Occasion of the report by the President on the outcome of the high level segment and the address by the President of Mexico, 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, 5 December 2016

I would like to start by acknowledging and welcoming the good results of a successful 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference here in Cancun, Mexico, where, after arduous negotiations

Closing Statement by Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, 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, and Second meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol, Cancun, Mexico, 17 December 2016

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

UN Biodiversity Conference results in significant commitments for action on biodiversity

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

World Wetlands Day 2017: Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction

2 February 2017, New York, United States of America

Third Global Meeting of the Indigenous Peoples' Forum at IFAD

10 - 13 February 2017, Rome, Italy

International Day for Women and Girls in Science 2017: "Gender, Science and Sustainable Development"

11 February 2017, New York, United States of America

Second meeting of the Compliance Committee of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA)

21 - 22 February 2017, Rome, Italy

Review of experience in convening the meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention, the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol, and the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol concurrently

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/KNM/86308 (2017-016)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points

Fourth World Ocean Summit

22 - 24 February 2017, Bali, Indonesia

Launch of the Biodiversity e-Learning Platform

Reference: SCBD/IMS/RS/ET/CP/86275 (2017-021)
To: CBD, CPB, NP Focal Points, other Governments, relevant organizations and IPLCs

World Wildlife Day 2017: "Listen to the Young Voices"

3 March 2017, New York, United States of America

Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day

3 March 2017

Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Regional consultations and stakeholder day (IPBES-5)

6 March 2017, Bonn, Germany

Fifth Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-5)

7 - 10 March 2017, Bonn, Germany

CANCELLED: Nominations for the NAP Expo 2017, from 11 to 13 April 2017, in Bonn, Germany

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/SK/AC/86299 (2017-023)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day highlights women in the changing world of work, and sets our collective sights on the objective of making gender equality a reality by 2030.

International Women's Day 2017: "Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030"

8 March 2017, New York, United States of America

Sixth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group to Enhance the Functioning of the Multilateral System of Access and Benefit-sharing (ITPGRFA)

13 - 17 March 2017, Rome, Italy

Cristiana Paşca Palmer today assumed office as the new Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the principal global treaty on biodiversity.

Cristiana Paşca Palmer assumes position as Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity

20 March 2017 – Cristiana Paşca Palmer today assumed office as the new Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the principal global treaty on biodiversity.

Internaitonal Day of Forests 2017: "Forests and Energy"

21 March 2017, New York, United States of America

Meeting of the European Competent National Authorities implementing the Nagoya Protocol and the corresponding EU Regulation

21 - 22 March 2017, Isle of Vilm, Germany

World Water Day 2017: "Water and Wastewater"

22 March 2017, New York, United States of America