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Compilation of good practice and evidence of the engagement of business in the implementation of the CBD

Reference: SCBD/EDM/NB/54947 (2006-039)
To: National Focal Points, Business and biodiversity contacts

The purpose of this Notification is to invite all focal points, businesses and other interested organizations, to submit information including case studies, reports and other material suitable for online posting, in the context of decision VIII/17 of the Conference of the Parties on private-sect ...

Composition of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA-IAC)

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/DAIN/fd/84275 (2016-081)
To: CBD National Focal Points, relevant organizations, and indigenous peoples and local communities

Composition of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA-IAC)

Reference: SCBD/OES/CPP/CST/FD/87981 (2019-084)
To: CBD National Focal Points, relevant organizations, and indigenous peoples and local communities

Conservation in the time of Coronavirus: a message from the CEO

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate, BirdLife CEO Patricia Zurita provides an update on measures taken, impacts on the wider conservation world, and the light at the end of the tunnel.

Conservation of Cranes’ Wintering Habitat in Korean DMZ area as Ramsar Site with special link to North-east Asian Crane Flyway

Korean DMZ area has been important wintering habitat for many migratory waterbirds, especially it supports several hundred birds of White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) and Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) in North-east Asia. This event is aims to seek how to promote these important sites as intern ...

Conserving the mudflats of Seocheon County, Republic of Korea, through sustainable development and ecotourism

Geum Estuary in the Republic of Korea is considered the most important site for migratory birds (including many globally threatened species) in the country and offers meaningful bird watching opportunities year round. This side event will showcase how public education and awareness on the conser ...

Consumers ready to contribute to protection of biodiversity, but need information and reputable brands to guide their choice

Montreal/Paris, 26 May 2016 – More and more people are aware of biodiversity. If credible information and reputable brands are available, consumers are ready to purchase biodiversity-friendly products and contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. These are among the la ...

Creating a better life for our planet: Why Attenborough's crusade is also an investment issue

The Netflix documentary 'David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet' may have brought urgency around the loss of biodiversity to the masses, but it is an issue for investors to take notice of too.

Creative projects aim to tell climate change story

Creative and artistic projects are being announced with the aim of engaging the public about the changes people will have to make to address climate change.

DENR-6 conducts Dalaw Turo in Boracay Island

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 6 (DENR-6) has recently conducted Dalaw Turo (DT) sessions at four different schools in Boracay Island, Malay Aklan.

Dalai Lama to interact with climate activist Greta Thunberg, scientists

Nobel Peace Laureate and spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, will have tete-a-tete with climate change activist Greta Thunberg and leading scientists on January 10, an announcement said on Monday.

David Attenborough Isn't Sure We Can Save the Natural World. But at 92, He's Not Giving Up Trying

It’s the voice you notice first. In person, David Attenborough speaks in the same awestruck hush he has used in dozens of nature documentaries, a crisp half whisper that is often mimicked but seldom matched. Ninety-two years of use may have softened its edges, but still it carries the command of ...

David Attenborough Says Climate Change Is A ‘Crime’ Humanity Has Inflicted On The Planet

Famed naturalist David Attenborough said climate change is a “crime” humanity has committed against the planet in an interview that aired in the US on Sunday, asking why society should have the prerogative to continue “poisoning life on earth” when there is still time for redemption.

David Attenborough talks climate change, vegetarianism – and working with Netflix

Our Planet, Netflix’s highly-anticipated nature documentary, begins not with an aerial shot of Earth, but with an image of the Moon. As we look out over its shadowy craters, a familiar voice starts to speak: “Just 50 years ago, we finally ventured to the Moon.”

David Attenborough to present “unflinching” BBC climate change film

David Attenborough is returning to BBC1 for a one-off film tackling climate change. In Climate Change: the Facts, Attenborough will examine “the science of climate change and the potential solutions to this global threat”.

David Attenborough, E.O. Wilson and Tim Smit come together for biodiversity talk on Half Earth Day

Three key players in the fight to preserve biodiversity have come together for an inspiring event as part of Half-Earth Day. Broadcaster Sir David Attenborough and biologist E.O. Wilson engaged in a conversation hosted by Sir Tim Smit at the Royal Geographical Society in London.

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet lays out humanity's devastating impact on Earth and suggests a way to fix it

Calling it his "witness statement," natural historian David Attenborough lays out his case against humanity's impact on the natural world, demonstrating through three evolving statistics—world population, parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and percent of worldwide wilde ...

David Attenborough’s Seven Worlds, One Planet: Everything you need to know about the groundbreaking new series

Sir David Attenborough’s latest nature series will air this weekend and promises to have “unknown, unseen and unexpected wildlife stories.”

Davos: Prince William to interview Sir David Attenborough

The Duke of Cambridge is to interview naturalist Sir David Attenborough at the World Economic Forum in Davos about his environmental work. Kensington Palace said he will focus on the "urgent challenges facing the next generation of environmental leaders".

Digitizing the Natural History Museum London's entire collection could contribute over £2 billion to the global economy

The societal benefits of digitizing natural history collections extends to global advancements in food security, biodiversity conservation, medicine discovery, minerals exploration, and beyond. Brand new, rigorous economic report predicts investing in digitizing natural history museum collection ...

Discours de m. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, à l’occasion de la Conférence à l’Université de Montréal sur « Biodiversité et l’après Nagoya », 23 mars 2011, Montréal, Canada

Discours de m. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, à l’occasion de la Conférence à l’Université de Montréal sur « Biodiversité et l’après Nagoya », 23 mars 2011, Montréal, Canada.

Do nature documentaries make a difference?

Nature documentaries raise species awareness and promote pro-conservation behaviours, but don't lead to donations to conservation charities, a new Irish study has revealed.

Do we need more scary climate change articles? Maybe

Fires blaze across continents, seas submerge cities, deserts swallow up farmland — there’s no shortage of terrifying things about climate change. But does forcing people to confront all these horrible scenes (and worse, the unknowables to come) actually get people to do something about it? It’s ...

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The International Year of Biodiversity - 2010 Implementation Strategy

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Provisional Agenda

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Information Note for Participants

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Report of the CBD-UNESCO consultative group of experts on biological diversity education and public awareness on the work of its first meeting

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Report of the CBD-UNESCO consultative group of experts on biological diversity education and public awareness on the work of its second meeting

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Provisional Organization of Work

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Discussion paper for the proposed global initiative on Biological Diversity Education and Public Awareness

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Report of the Meeting

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Provisional List of Participants

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Does biodiversity matter for development? EU's development cooperation launches its B4Life Flagship Initiative.

The EU Biodiversity for Life (B4Life) flagship initiative is designed to help developing countries protect ecosystems, combat wildlife crime and develop green economies. It takes the novel approach of emphasising the economic benefits of protecting biodiversity and ecosystems in the interest of ...

Dublin Zoo Becomes 1st Irish Organisation To Join EC "United For Biodiversity" Project.

Dublin Zoo has become the first Irish organisation to join a European Commission project called 'United for Biodiversity'.The aim of the partnership is to raise awareness about the need to protect nature.

Duchess of Cambridge visits Natural History Museum’s Centre for UK Biodiversity

The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Museum, visited the Natural History Museum’s Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity today to hear how it is championing and helping protect UK wildlife at a time when it is under a greater threat than ever before.

Durham a world top 100 university for sustainability

We’ve been ranked 87th in the world for our overall contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating our commitment to a sustainable future. The rankings also place Durham in the top 100 in nine of the individual league tables for the 17 UN SDGs, an achievement we are r ...

EU officials being trained to meditate to help fight climate crisis

Brussels officials are being trained to meditate to help them tackle the climate crisis as part of a new wave of “applied mindfulness” that seeks to take the Buddhism-inspired practice “off the cushion” and into hard politics.

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE: Call for nominations for the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA-IAC)

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DAIN/fd/84275 (2015-044)
To: CBD National Focal Points, relevant organizations, and indigenous peoples and local communities

EXTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY. AN ASSESSMENT OF ITS EFFECTS ON GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY LOSS

The growing internationalization of the economy is responsible for the effects that domestic decisions have beyond any political or administrative boundaries. That applies not only to States and unions of States such as the European Union, but also to subnational and local governments. In the co ...

Earth Day 2021: Take a selfie with your kids and introduce them to climate change

As with any conversation around climate change, the key to long-term change is engaging people at the youngest age possible. For Earth Day 2021, Yahoo has created a virtual, whistle-stop ‘world tour’ of climate change to help you do just that.

Earth Hour 2020 shines a light on biodiversity loss and climate change

On Saturday, March 28th at 8:30 p.m. local time, Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, will once again unite millions around the world to show their commitment to the planet. This year is a critical one for the environment. Global commitments will be made for c ...

Earth Hour, WWF’s landmark movement, is set to once again unite millions of people around the world to show their commitment to the planet.

Earth Is Getting a ‘Black Box’ to Hold Humans Accountable for Climate Change

When a plane crashes, its flight recorder is critical to piecing together the missteps that led to calamity. Now the planet is getting its own in case it self-destructs.

Earth Photo 2020: nature photography winners – in pictures

Earth Photo, the international competition and exhibition created by Forestry England and the Royal Geographical Society with IBG, aims to encourage discussion about the environment by telling stories about the natural world, its inhabitants and our treatment of both

Earth Report Debate - Wildscreen 2000

7 - 13 October 2000, Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Earth from Space: the eye-popping series that zooms in on our planet

Using high-tech satellites, this breakthrough show captures every corner of the globe in unprecedented detail, giving our planet a health check – and its findings are spectacular