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Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of World Food Day, 16 October 2009 – Achieving Food Security in Times of Crisis.

Regional Workshop for Asia and the Pacific on Ways and Means to Promote the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels

25 - 27 November 2009, Bangkok, Thailand

Regional Workshop for Africa on Ways and Means to Promote the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels

8 - 10 December 2009, Accra, Ghana

International Symposium for the CBD: The role of forest biodiversity in the sustainable use of ecosystem goods and services in agro-forestry, fisheries and forestry

26 - 28 April 2010, Tokyo, Japan

Recommendation XIV/10

Agricultural biodiversity

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf，Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity， on the occasion of the 39th International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) World Farmers’ Congress，21 May 2010，Algiers, Algeria.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf，Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity， on the occasion of the 39th International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) World Farmers’ Congress，21 May 2010，Algiers, Algeria

Submission of views on draft terms of reference for the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on Sustainable Use in Agriculture and Forestry

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/MJS/71871 (2010-115)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

I am pleased to invite you to send your views on the enclosed draft terms of reference for an Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Agriculture and Forestry under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), to the CBD Secretariat at your earliest convenien ...

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Seminar on the Role of Agrobiodiversity in Addressing Hunger and Climate Change: The International Year Of Biodiversity, 13 September 2010, Cordoba, Spain.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Seminar on the Role of Agrobiodiversity in Addressing Hunger and Climate Change: The International Year Of Biodiversity, 13 September 2010, Cordoba, Spain.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Seminar on the Role of Agrobiodiversity in Addressing Hunger and Climate Change: The Road To Nagoya, 14 September 2010, Cordoba, Spain.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the International Seminar on the Role of Agrobiodiversity in Addressing Hunger and Climate Change: The Road To Nagoya, 14 September 2010, Cordoba, Spain.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the High-Level Roundtable on the Importance of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Meeting the Challenge of Enhancing Food Security in the Face of Climate Change and Erosion of Agrobiodiversity, 1 October 2010, Rome, Italy.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the High-Level Roundtable on the Importance of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in Meeting the Challenge of Enhancing Food Security in the Face of Climate Change and Erosion of Agrobiodiversity, 1 October 2010, Rome, Italy

SECURING SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH THE CONSERVATION AND USE OF AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY

The objective of this event is to present the outcomes, information generated and technical assistance provided to developing countries by UNEP GEF projects on conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity. This side event will provide an opportunity to demonstrate the tools, pra ...

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY THE MEASURES WHICH CONSERVE LOCAL LIVING CREATURES (LIVING CREATURE MARK)

In 2008, MAFF started to recommend the utilization of a voluntary eco-label called the “living creature mark”. It applies to agriculture, forestry and marine products produced by the measures which conserve local living creatures. (e.g. rice with oriental white stork mark.). These brands may hel ...

Agriculture and biodiversity

Presentation of activities for biodiversity conservation in agricultural sector in Japan. Agriculture is an essential production activity on supplying necessary food and daily commodities for human lives, and also on the viewpoint of food security. For the maintenance and development of sustaina ...

Establishment of the Pannon Seed Bank for the long-term ex-situ conservation of Hungarian plants

At the side event we intend to present the so-called Pannon Seed Bank Project started in January 2010. The main goal of the project is the long-term seed preservation of the wild vascular flora of the Pannonian biogeographical region in order to assist and complement in situ species conservation ...

GRAINS OF WISDOM: FARMER INNOVATIONS, AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Presentation of community based management of agricultural biodiversity from different regions. Special focus on Community Seed Banks, and a launch of a report on Community Seed Banks.

Biodiversity and Climate Change: The role of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)

Worldwide, specific agricultural systems and landscapes have been created, shaped and maintained by generations of farmers and herders based on diverse natural resources, using locally adapted management practices. These systems have resulted in the maintenance and adaptation of globally signifi ...

Indigenous Wisdom for Agrobiodiversity and Food Security

Timeless and resilient practices and new initiatives presented by indigenous communities and their partners to achieve agrobiodiversity and food security

Biodviversity and Climate Justice

This side event will showcase the different food cuisines from rice, ranging from hors d’ vors, appetizers, main course and desserts that are so delicious and tempting that one cannot imagine living without rice. The different rice varieties and food cuisines will be exhibited to the negoti ...

Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture in Brazil

Study of cases and signal new tendencies in management of agriculture in Brazil.

LANDSCAPE APPROACHES TO CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT – Guidelines and recommendations built on a combination of scientific knowledge and multiple field experiences

CIFOR and FFPRI, as development-oriented research organizations, have joined forces with conservation and development agencies operating in tropical multifunctional landscapes of high biodiversity value. CIFOR, FFPRI, WWF, IUCN, Intercooperation, Ecoagriculture partners and many others have exch ...

OISCA's Experience in Sustainable Agriculture with Agro-Ecosystems and Biological Diversity Conservation

OISCA International, has approximately 50 years experience as the NGO involves an international cooperation and rural development in the Asia-Pacific region. Among the OISCA experience, especially the rural development of sustainable agriculture and human resources development with training of o ...

Rice paddies and biodiversity

Presentation of the function of rice paddies to preserve biodiversity. Rice paddies can develop peculiar ecosystems, enable sustainable agriculture for several thousand years, and provide ecosystem services such as watershed protection, prevention of soil erosion and local climate stability, as ...

Sustainable agriculture for enhancing biodiversity in eco-tone by using rice based ecosystem

Various cases using rice paddies wisely and sustainably and to promote biodiversity in agricultural land and suggestions for the policies from many regions and various institutions will be disclosed. It will propose a forgotten role of agricultural land for the biodiversity.

SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIOMASS – A CHANCE TO ADDRESS BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

Sustainable produced biomass is being addressed as part of the Agriculture Programme of Work under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The side event will help to - Provide an opportunity for discussions among the Parties, the private sector, government and civil society the challenges ...

New Models to Share Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

New Models to Share Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary On the occasion of the Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, 1 November 2010, The Hague, Netherlands.

Statement by Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary On the occasion of the Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change, 1 November 2010, The Hague, Netherlands

Agriculture and Rural Development Day

4 December 2010, Cancun, Mexico

Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

27 - 29 April 2011, Rome, Italy

Agricultural biodiversity: biofuels and biodiversity. Experiences and results from assessments of the impacts of biofuel production and use on biodiversity and impacts on biodiversity that affect related socioeconomic conditions

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/DCO/76500 (2011-121)
To: CBD national focal points, SBSTTA focal points and relevant Organisations

I invite Parties, other Governments and relevant organisations to submit any relevant information, in any appropriate form, to the Secretariat at secretariat@cbd.int or by mail, with the subject title "Notification – Biofuels and Biodiversity"). Submissions will be accepted at any time but not l ...

37th Session of the FAO Conference

25 June - 2 July 2011, Rome, Italy

Message from the CBD Executive Secretary on the occasion of the Second Forum on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security in the Near East Region, 27 to 29 June, 2011

Message from the CBD Executive Secretary on the occasion of the Second Forum on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security in the Near East Region, 27 to 29 June, 2011

Press Release: Policy makers and senior officials briefed on the coherent implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and the Nagoya Protocol

FAO Council (142nd Session)

4 - 5 July 2011, Rome, Italy

13th Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (FAO)

16 - 22 July 2011, Rome, Italy

Intergovernmental forum for biodiversity for food and agriculture and the Convention on Biological Diversity strengthen cooperation for achievement of biodiversity targets

Montreal/Rome 18 July 2011. The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture of the Food and Agriculture Organization and the Convention on Biological Diversity will strengthen their collaboration for achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, through common actions that will pr ...

Second World Biodiversity Congress (organized by The Century Foundation Bangalore, India)

8 - 12 September 2011, Kuching, Malaysia

36th Session of the European Forestry Commission (in joint meeting with 69th Session of the UNECE Timber Committee) (FAO)

10 - 14 October 2011, Antalya, Türkiye

FAO Council (143th Session)

21 - 25 November 2011, Rome, Italy

Second Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI)

12 - 14 March 2012, Nairobi, Kenya

37th Session of the European Commission on Agriculture (ECA), 28th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe, and Regional CSO/NGO Consultation

16 - 20 April 2012, Baku, Azerbaijan

Recommendation XVI/13

Biofuels and biodiversity

Recommendation XVI/15

Reports on collaborative work on biodiversity and agriculture, forests, and biodiversity and health

Biofuels and biodiversity: tackling the real issues

The evidence from many parts of the world shows how the push for biofuels and biomass for energy is having serious, often irreversible impacts on indigenous peoples, local communities and biodiversity. Furthermore biofuels incur a carbon debt at a time when we should sharply reduce emissions and ...

Climate Resilience The Farmers Way: Handling climate extremes without engineered seeds, strategies and external packages.

The event will offer very concrete examples of how farmer-led experimentation and resilience strategies are helping farmers to build seed security, feed their families, and stay on their lands, despite unpredictable and challenging climate events. If we are to build food security in vulnerable ...