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Study reveals how species once extinct in the wild have bounced back

In 1992, global leaders gathered at a United Nations summit in Rio de Janeiro to sign the landmark Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to promote sustainable development. Eighteen years later, at a summit in Aichi, Japan, representatives of 193 countries followed up on the CBD with a 20-goa ...

UNEA-5 Virtual Side Event: "Strengthening Non-State Actor Commitments for Biodiversity in the context of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and Sustainable Development Goals"

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/CS/CE/89421 (2021-011)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, international organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Policy Options for Access and Benefit-sharing and Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources

11 February 2021, Online

UNEA-5 Virtual Side-event: Strengthening Non-State Actor Commitments for Biodiversity in the Context of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals

18 February 2021, Online

Post-2020 global biodiversity framework must focus on sustainable use, strong indicators and the links with human health

With governments meeting this week to discuss targets and indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, TRAFFIC urges Parties to strengthen global efforts to ensure trade and use of species is legal, at sustainable levels and safe, and effectively measure progress on the implementa ...

Second Stakeholder Open Webinar on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/PT/89351 (2021-013)
To: CBD National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations, cc: SBSTTA Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Stakeholder Open Webinar – Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems Transition and Nature: Linkages to the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

23 March 2021, Online

Momentum is building for a ‘robust’ biodiversity framework: Q&A with Elizabeth Mrema

2020 was supposed to be the year for evaluating the past decade’s progress in meeting biodiversity conservation targets and setting the agenda for the next decade. But then the pandemic hit, plunging the world into hardship and uncertainty, prompting postponements of global meetings, and pushing ...

Online Workshop: The financial sector and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 17 and 18 June 2021

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/ML/OC/GD/89438 (2021-029)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Resource Mobilization National Focal Points, financial sector representatives, businesses, UN agencies, IGOs, NGOs and other relevant international stakeholders

Germany launches $1 billion biodiversity fund after world misses targets

Germany has launched a $1 billion fund which aims to halt global biodiversity loss and provide long-term financial support for protected areas across three continents.

Human rights must be at heart of new biodiversity framework, experts say

The planet’s wildlife is disappearing at unprecedented rates and ecosystems are deteriorating rapidly, according to a growing number of studies. This is why the world’s largest biodiversity conference, COP15, taking place later this year, could be an important moment for the planet.

Experts show mixed confidence in multilateral cooperation to tackle common global issues

May 22 marks the International Day for Biological Diversity in 2021, against the backdrop of a complicated geopolitical landscape amid a global economic recovery, experts suggest that China could leverage more innovative, cost-effective factors while developing renewable energy.

World Met Target For Protected Area Coverage On Land, But Quality Must Improve

The international community has made major progress towards the global target on protected and conserved area coverage, but has fallen far short on its commitments on the quality of these areas, according to a new report from the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNE ...

Third meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 23 August - 3 September (virtual)

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89658 (2021-041)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

UN Biodiversity Convention pauses virtual meetings essential to development of post-2020 global biodiversity framework

UN Biodiversity Convention pauses virtual meetings essential to development of post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Montreal, 14 June 2021 – Following six weeks of virtual meetings, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has completed the first part of the meetings of its scientific and implementation subsidiary bodies, essential to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework due f ...

Australia joins global biodiversity alliance

The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed the Morrison government’s recognition of the need for a strong global agreement at this year’s UN biodiversity conference with its decision to join the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People.

Invitation to the Global Dialogue on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Global Biodiversity Framework, 6-7 July 2021

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/CC/89700 (2021-043)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

The Financial Sector and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

17 - 18 June 2021, Online

Webinars on supporting implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/JC/MC/89709 (2021-045)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: ‘Implementation needs more resources’

Developing countries will need resources for proper implementation of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, which will include financial support and technology transfer, said ASEAN member states July 5, 2021.

‘Change is coming’: UN sets out Paris-style plan to cut extinction rate tenfold

Eliminating plastic pollution, reducing pesticide use by two-thirds, halving the rate of invasive species introduction and eliminating $500bn (£360bn) of harmful environmental government subsidies a year are among the targets in a new draft of a Paris-style UN agreement for biodiversity loss.

New Global Framework for Managing Nature Through 2030: 1st Detailed Draft Agreement Debuts

Still a work in progress, the Global Biodiversity Framework will ultimately advance to UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s COP15 for consideration by 196 member parties. 21 targets, 10 ‘milestones’ proposed for 2030 en route to ‘living in harmony with nature’ by 2050; Include conserving and ...

Draft UN biodiversity agreement falls short, says WWF

In response to the publication today of the first draft of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, WWF expresses concern that the world is failing to adequately respond to the nature crisis, thereby also jeopardising our ability to tackle the climate crisis and endangering the resources we ...

UN: $200 billion increase in fund flow to developing countries for managing nature

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has demanded an additional $200 billion fund flow to developing countries from various sources to manage nature through 2030. It is one of many demands and targets that have been set through 2030 in the just-released official draft of a ...

UN plan would protect 30% of oceans and land to stem extinctions

Nearly a third of the world’s oceans and land should be protected by 2030 to stem extinctions and ensure humanity lives in harmony with nature. That is the suggestion from 195 countries in a proposed United Nations plan to tackle the global destruction of nature.

UN says protect 30% of land, oceans as biodiversity goals unveiled

The United Nations (UN) on Monday unveiled the first draft text that will form the heart of forthcoming summit negotiations aimed at preserving at least 30 per cent of land and oceans and a host of other biodiversity targets.

Support to Facilitate the Effective Participation of Parties in the Third Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/CE/89733 (2021-049)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Briefings by the WG2020 Co-Chairs on the First Draft of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/PT/89747 (2021-050)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, indigenous people and local communities, and other stakeholders

New global framework to manage nature through 2030

The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat has released the first official draft of a new Global Biodiversity Framework to guide actions worldwide through 2030 to preserve and protect nature and its essential services to people.

Third Global Thematic Dialogue for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/TMC/QC/TM/89703 (2021-051)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points, TK National Focal Points, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities and relevant organizations

Support to Facilitate the Effective Participation of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in the Third Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/TMc/QC/TM/89750 (2021-053)
To: Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

5 things you need to know about the new global framework to manage nature

Climate action failure, biodiversity loss and infectious diseases counted as the top three risks in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report. It is imperative that leaders and citizens alike adopt a systems view for the economic and societal transformation needed today so we build the worl ...

EU environment ministers on new post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and pollinator protection

On the second day of the informal meeting of EU environment and climate change ministers in Slovenia, discussions addressed the new proposal of global targets for the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. The ministers also discussed the challenges of jointly strengthening pollinator protecti ...

Regional briefings on the first draft of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

22 July 2021, Online

New Global Biodiversity Framework Seeks To Bring ‘Humanity In Harmony With Nature’

The Secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has published the first official draft of a new global framework for biodiversity to guide actions to conserve and protect nature and its basic services to humans by 2030.

Nature’s Paris moment: does the global bid to stem wildlife decline go far enough?

Can nature have its own Paris moment? It’s the question facing countries negotiating a new United Nations agreement aimed at stemming the global loss of wildlife.Last week, the UN convention on biological diversity released the latest draft of an agreement that would unite countries behind a sha ...

Extended consultation and virtual discussion on the draft outline of a post-2020 gender plan of action

27 - 29 July 2021, Online

Biodiversity needs every tool in the box: use OECMs

Global support is growing for the 30 × 30 movement — a goal to conserve 30% of the planet by 2030. In May, the G7 group of wealthy nations endorsed the commitment to this target that had been made by more than 50 countries in January. It is likely to be the headline goal when parties to the Conv ...

One way India could help both landowners and wildlife is by encouraging agroforestry

The United Nations declared the decade of 2021-2030 as the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity recently released the first draft of a new framework in the run-up to the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15) where the next set of global biodiversity targets fo ...

Selected representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities to receive funding for their participation in the Third meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/TMc/QC/TM/89766 (2021-055)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, TK Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities organizations, and other relevant organizations

Invitation to the webinar on "Proposed headline indicators for nature’s contribution to people (Goal B and Targets 8-12 of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework)" - 19 August 2021

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/JC/KM/89814 (2021-057)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

A spotlight on mountains in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

This message was delivered at a webinar on “Towards the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: Retrospective reflection and setting priority actions for the mountains” organized by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).

What’s on the horizon for the upcoming Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework

In the early 19th century, when Europeans began to settle on the island of Tasmania, around 5,000 of the striped, dog-sized creatures known as Tasmanian tigers roamed the landscape.

Integrate biodiversity targets from local to global levels

Decisions to be made at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will shape biodiversity conservation approaches for the next 30 years, a critical time for the future of nature and people.

New global biodiversity goals must take these key lessons into account

A framework to help countries develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of their natural resources is nearing completion. The so-called 'post-2020' global biodiversity framework will provide goals and targets to stem and reverse the decline in nature until 2050.

A global deal for nature is a chance for China to show historic global leadership

If we needed more proof of our biodiversity crisis, a herd of wild elephants marching through China has been doing the job in the most heart-warming way possible.

Human rights must be at heart of UN plan to save planet – expert

The UN’s draft plan to preserve and protect nature must be amended to put human rights at its centre if we are to ensure the future of life on our planet, David Boyd, UN special rapporteur on human rights and environment, said today.

UN’s draft plan to protect nature must be amended to put human rights at centre

The UN's draft plan to preserve and protect nature must be amended to put human rights at its centre if we are to ensure the future of life on our planet, David Boyd, UN special rapporteur on human rights and environment, said today.

Delegates hash out UN biodiversity goals online

Paris: Country delegates met online on Monday to start tackling a draft agreement for the pandemic-delayed COP15 global summit on biodiversity, days after the new summit date of April 2022 was set.