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Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, for the opening of the Second Meeting of the Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Monday, 24 February 2020, Rome

Discussions open in Rome towards a Landmark New UN Biodiversity Framework

24 February 2020. Over 1000 delegates from more than 140 countries started negotiations today at FAO headquarters, Rome on the zero draft of a landmark post-2020 global biodiversity framework and targets for nature to 2030.

Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, for the opening of the Second Meeting of the Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Monday, 24 February 2020, Rome

Second meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

24 - 29 February 2020, Rome, Italy

Five takeaways from the UN’s proposals to protect biodiversity

Dubbed by some the “other COP”, UN negotiations over revised biodiversity targets and a new international framework for nature restoration and conservation (COP15) have not had the same media or political profile as those on climate change

Thematic Consultation on Transparent Implementation, Monitoring, Reporting and Review for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

20 - 22 February 2020, Rome, Italy

A Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Aims at Reinforcing Efforts to Save World’s Ecosystem

The UN’s highly-touted socio-economic agenda, which lays out an ambitious global plan for “people, planet and prosperity”, has been dominated by “goals, targets and deadlines.” But regrettably, most developing nations are struggling to reach these goals—due largely to a shortfall in much-needed ...

Updated Information Note for Participants: Second meeting of the Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and related thematic consultations, 24-29 February 2020 – Rome, Italy

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/88471 (2020-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations CC:SBSTTA Focal Points

Change in venue: Second meeting of the Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 24-29 February 2020 – Rome, Italy

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/JMF/88471 (2020-014)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations, cc: SBSTTA Focal Points

Time Slots for Regional Briefings on the Zero-Draft

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/88658 (2020-015)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Due to the ongoing situation following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in consultation with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the COP (Conference of the Parties) Presidency and the Co-Chairs of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (WG2020-2), has decided that the second meeting of the Working Group will take place in Rome, Italy at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on the same dates, 24 – 29 February 2020.

Second meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework moved to Rome

31 January 2020 - Due to the ongoing situation following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in consultation with the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the COP (Conference of the Parties) Presidency and the Co-C ...

Reminder and Extension of Deadline: Invitation to provide additional views and suggestions regarding the draft proposals to strengthen technical and scientific cooperation in support of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/ET/CPa/88555 (2020-010)
To: CBD, ABS, CPB and SBSTTA National Focal Points, IPLCs, relevant organizations

Thematic Consultation on the Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 30 March - 1 April 2020 - Bern, Switzerland

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/CC/VA/88615 (2020-009)
To: CBD National Focal Points; SBSTTA Focal Points; Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities; Relevant Organizations.

Documentation for the Second Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/JBM/88603 (2020-004)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations, cc: SBSTTA Focal Points

Thematic Workshop on Resource Mobilization for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

14 - 16 January 2020, Berlin, Germany

Selected representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities to receive funding from the Voluntary Trust Fund for participation in the second meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework which will be held from 24 to 29 February 2020 in Kunming, China

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/JS/TM/88584 (2020-003)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, TK Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Invitation to provide additional views and suggestions regarding the draft proposals to strengthen technical and scientific cooperation in support of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/ET/CPa/88555 (2020-001)
To: CBD, ABS, CPB and SBSTTA National Focal Points, IPLCs, relevant organizations

Submission of views on possible targets and indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework related to the interlinkages and interdependencies between biodiversity and climate change

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/AC/88568 (2019-115)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Date extension: Thematic Consultation on Transparent Implementation, Monitoring, Reporting and Review Mechanism, 20-22 February 2020 - Kunming, China and Thematic Consultation on Capacity Building and Technical and Scientific Cooperation for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 1-2 March 2020 - Kunming, China

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/NS/ET/CP/88538 (2019-109)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points, IPLCs and relevant organizations, cc: SBSTTA Focal Points

Submission of views on possible targets, indicators and baselines for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and peer review of a document on indicators

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/KM/88539 (2019-108)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Thematic Workshop on Area-based Conservation Measures

1 - 3 December 2019, Montreal, Canada

Informal briefing by the Co-Chairs on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

24 November 2019, Montreal, Canada

Workshop on the Evidence Base for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: Fifth Edition of the Global Biodiversity Outlook and IPBES Global Assessment

23 November 2019, Montreal, Canada

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

17 - 18 November 2019, Montreal, Canada

Informal briefing by the Co-chairs of the Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 24 November 2019 - Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/JMF/88496 (2019-104)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Thematic Workshop on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

13 - 15 November 2019, Montreal, Canada

Involving young people in the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/NP/CR/88421 (2019-099)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, relevant organizations

Second meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 24-29 February 2020 - Kunming, China; Thematic consultation on transparent implementation, monitoring, reporting and review for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework - 21-22 February 2020; Thematic consultation on capacity-building and technical and scientific cooperation for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework - 1 March 2020

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/JMF/88471 (2019-100)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations, cc: SBSTTA Focal Points

Thematic Workshop on Ecosystem Restoration for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

6 - 8 November 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Thematic Workshop on Area-based Conservation Measures for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 1-3 December 2019 – Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/SBG/ESE/88217 (2019-077)
To: CBD National Focal Points; PoWPA Focal Points;, SBSTTA Focal Points; Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities; Relevant Organizations; Bi-lateral and Multilateral Funding Agencies.

POSTPONEMENT—Thematic workshop on marine and coastal biodiversity for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, 13-15 November 2019 – Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/SBG/JA/JMQ/88234 (2019-076)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Focal Points; SBSTTA Focal Points; indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Invitation to provide proposals on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/JMF/88326 (2019-075)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, relevant organizations

Thematic Workshop on Ecosystem Restoration for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 6 to 8 November 2019 and Supporting pre-workshops – 4 to 5 November 2019, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/SG/LJ/88237 (2019-073)
To: CBD National Focal Points; SBSTTA Focal Points; relevant organizations; indigenous peoples and local communities

Following a summer of dramatic heat waves and forest fires, and close on the heels of a landmark scientific report charting an unprecedented decline in nature, the global community came together from 27-30 August in Nairobi to deliberate over an appropriate response.

UN biodiversity convention opens talks on global agreement to safeguard nature and secure our future

2 September 2019 – Following a summer of dramatic heat waves and forest fires, and close on the heels of a landmark scientific report charting an unprecedented decline in nature, the global community came together from 27-30 August in Nairobi to deliberate over an appropriate response.

Statement by Ms. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, at the closing of the first meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Nairobi, 30 August 2019

Statement by Ms. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, at the closing of the first meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Nairobi, 30 August 2019

Statement by Ms. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, at the opening of the first meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Nairobi, August 27, 2019

Statement by Ms. Cristiana Paşca Palmer, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, at the opening of the first meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Nairobi, August 27, 2019

First meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

27 - 30 August 2019, Nairobi, Kenya

Government officials, experts and activists from around the world gather in Nairobi this week to open talks on a global agreement to safeguard life on Earth, in all its forms. The 27-30 August meeting marks the official start of negotiations toward a new global framework for biodiversity.

Global Consultation Workshop on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, Biosafety and the Cartagena Protocol

25 August 2019, Nairobi, Kenya

Global Consultation Workshop on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework in relation to Access and Benefit-sharing and the Nagoya Protocol

25 August 2019, Nairobi, Kenya

Postponement of the Thematic Consultation on Area-based Conservation Measures for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/SBG/ESE/88217 (2019-071)
To: CBD National Focal Points; PoWPA Focal Points; SBSTTA Focal Points; Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities; Relevant Organizations; Bi-lateral and Multilateral Funding Agencies

Thematic Consultation on Area-based Conservation Measures for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 1-3 October 2019 – Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/SBG/ESE/88217 (2019-061)
To: CBD National Focal Points; PoWPA Focal Points;, SBSTTA Focal Points; Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities; Relevant Organizations; Bi-lateral and Multilateral Funding Agencies.

Open-ended online discussions on the Post-2020 Implementation Plan for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

8 - 19 July 2019, Online

Consultation Workshop of Biodiversity-related Conventions on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

10 - 12 June 2019, Bern, Switzerland

Information note: Ways and means to contribute to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/DC/AR/CE/88137 (2019-049)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Regional Consultation on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework for Latin America and the Caribbean

14 - 17 May 2019, Montevideo, Uruguay