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The UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s science body meets to lay groundwork for next year’s critical UN Biodiversity Conference

25 November 2019 – Over the next five days, the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) body on science will meet to lay the groundwork for negotiations to prepare the next year’s UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China and achieve an ambitious and effective post-2020 global biodiversit ...

Statement for the opening of the twenty-third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Officer-in-Charge, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 25-29 November 2019, Montreal, Canada

Twenty-third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice

25 - 29 November 2019, Montreal, Canada

Preparation and Registration for the Eleventh meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions (WG8J 11), 20 to 22 November 2019, and Twenty-third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 23), 25 to 29 November 2019, in Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/VA/88142 (2019-048)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, relevant organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities; cc: Cartagena Protocol Focal Points and ABS Focal Points

Dates of the Intersessional Meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity for the biennium 2019-2020

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/DC/87949 (2019-026)
To: All CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, Traditional Knowledge Focal Points, and relevant organizations and stakeholders

Inspired by discussions on the possibilities of transformational change, a keynote address by Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar, and a celebration of indigenous culture, more than 1,000 delegates from around the world concluded two critical meetings of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Montreal, Canada.

Governments embark on transformative agenda to achieve global biodiversity targets and prepare the way forward beyond 2020

18 July 2018 – Inspired by discussions on the possibilities of transformational change, a keynote address by Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar, and a celebration of indigenous culture, more than 1,000 delegates from around the world concluded two critical meetings of the UN Convention on Biologi ...

Over the next two weeks, the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) bodies on science and implementation will meet to provide further guidance on accelerated efforts to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets by the end of the year 2020, and to lay the groundwork for negotiations to achieve an ambitious and effective post-2020 global biodiversity framework.

Statement by the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Ms. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, at the twenty-second meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, 2-7 July 2018, Montreal, Canada

UN Biodiversity Convention’s science and implementation bodies meet to lay groundwork for post-2020 global biodiversity framework negotiations

2 July 2018 – Over the next two weeks, the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) bodies on science and implementation will meet to provide further guidance on accelerated efforts to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets by the end of the year 2020, and to lay the groundwork for negotiation ...

Statement by the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Ms. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, at the twenty-second meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, 2-7 July 2018, Montreal, Canada

Twenty-second meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice

2 - 7 July 2018, Montreal, Canada

Registration and Documentation for the Twenty-second meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 22), 2 to 7 July 2018, and Second meeting of the Subsidiary Body on implementation (SBI 2), 9 to 13 July 2018 in Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/moc/87154 (2018-023)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, and Indigenous Organizations

Peer review of the report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Synthetic Biology

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/MPM/MW/87112 (2018-013)
To: CBD National Focal Points; relevant organizations; and indigenous peoples and local communities, cc: SBSTTA National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points

Peer review of information documents on scenarios for the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity and the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/DC/KNM/87069 (2018-001)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, relevant organizations

Delegates to the science body of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) closed their meeting this week, sending a number of recommendations to the next UN Biodiversity Conference that set the stage for achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and preparation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.

Science body of UN Biodiversity Convention adopts key recommendations that will inform discussions on post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Delegates to the science body of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) closed their meeting this week, sending a number of recommendations to the next UN Biodiversity Conference that set the stage for achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and preparation of the post-2020 global b ...

The science body under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meets this week to discuss a wide array of biodiversity-related issues critical for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and tackling climate change. These discussions, taking place at the twenty-first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-21), being held in Montreal, Canada, from 11 to 14 December 2017, will lay the foundation for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.

Statement by the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, at the Twenty-First Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, 11-14 December 2017, Montreal, Canada

Science body of UN Biodiversity Convention meets to lay foundation for post-2020 global biodiversity targets

11 December 2017 – The science body under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meets this week to discuss a wide array of biodiversity-related issues critical for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and tackling climate change.

Statement by the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, at the Twenty-First Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, 11-14 December 2017, Montreal, Canada

Twenty-first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice

11 - 14 December 2017, Montreal, Canada

Peer review of draft documents for the twenty-second meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 22) and the second meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 2) of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/DC/KNM/87012 (2017-134)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, relevant organizations

Expert Workshop to Develop Options for Modifying the Description of Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs), for Describing New Areas, and for Strengthening the Scientific Credibility and Transparency of this Process

5 - 8 December 2017, Berlin, Germany

10 official working documents and 14 information documents for the twenty-first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-21), being held in Montreal, Canada, 11 – 14 December 2017, are now available on the SBSTTA website.

Preparation and Registration for the Twenty-first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 21), 11 to 14 December 2017, and the Tenth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions (WG8J 10), 13 to 16 December 2017 in Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/moc/86619 (2017-059)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, and Indigenous Organizations

Invitation to provide relevant information and views related to the proposals for new and emerging issues

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/RH/84326 (2017-054)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

CBD/SBSTTA/21/1

Provisional Agenda

First External Review for the IPBES Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/RH/MC/85598 (2017-053)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Nomination of experts to participate in the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Synthetic Biology

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/MPM/DA/86613 (2017-048)
To: CBD National Focal Points, cc: SBSTTA National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points

Submission of information on synthetic biology and nomination of experts to participate in the Open-ended Online Forum on Synthetic Biology

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/MM/MW/86375 (2017-044)
To: CBD National Focal Points; relevant organizations; and indigenous peoples and local communities, cc: SBSTTA National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points

Submission of information on synthetic biology and nomination of experts to participate in the Open-ended Online Forum on Synthetic Biology

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/DA/MW/86375 (2017-025)
To: CBD National Focal Points; relevant organizations; and indigenous peoples and local communities, cc: SBSTTA National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points

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

Science body of UN convention on biodiversity provides advice to enhance progress towards achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets

The twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-20) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came to a close on 30 April 2016 with the adoption of a number of key recommendations that provide the scientific basis for enhanced implemen ...

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice and to welcome you all back to Montreal.

Statement by Mr. Braulio ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Twentieth Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice, 25–30 April 2016, Montreal, Canada

Twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice

25 - 30 April 2016, Montreal, Canada

International biodiversity meeting to evaluate progress at the half-way point of the UN Decade on Biodiversity

One of the main bodies under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CDB) is set to meet next week to discuss issues that will accelerate progress in implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and achieving its Aichi Biodiversity Targets.

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

Outcomes of the Fourth Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-4)

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/KNM/85473 (2016-031)
To: CBD and SBTTA National Focal Points

Peer review of the outcomes of the process in response to decision XII/24 on synthetic biology

Reference: SCBD/BS/CG/MPM/DA/85140 (2016-008)
To: CBD National Focal Points; SBSTTA National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, relevant organizations; and indigenous peoples and local communities

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

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/RH/VA/85178 (2016-006)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/19/10

Report of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice on Its Nineteenth Meeting

UNEP/CBD/COP/13/4

Report of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice on Its Nineteenth Meeting

Consultation of draft documents on National Reporting and the Guidelines for the Sixth National Reports and Peer review of draft documents for the twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advic

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/RH/85278 (2015-153)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 20), 25 to 30 April 2016 and First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 1), 2 to 6 May 2016, Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/SAM/TSI/RH/RS/LZ/VA/85232 (2015-150)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

Twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 20), 25 to 30 April 2016 and First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 1), 2 to 6 May 2016, Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/SAM/TSI/RH/RS/LZ/VA/85232 (2015-151)
To: UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs and Indigenous Organizations

Peer review of the outcomes of the process in response to decision XII/24 on synthetic biology

Reference: SCBD/BS/CG/MPM/DA/85140 (2015-139)
To: CBD National Focal Points; SBSTTA National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, relevant organizations; and indigenous peoples and local communities

Governments at an international biodiversity science meeting have agreed on a set of actions for the further implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020.