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UNEP/CBD/COP/9/INF/41

Review of Implementation of Articles 20 and 21 - Elements for the four-year (2010-2014) framework for programme priorities related to utilization of GEF resources for biodiversity, and recommendations to enhance the process of formulating and consolidating guidance to the financial mechanism

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/10

Report of the Global Environment Facility

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/20

Financial Resources and Mechanism (Articles 20 and 21): Follow-up to the Recommendations of the Working Group on the Review of Implementation of the Convention

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/21

Financial Resources and Mechanism (Articles 20 and 21): Additional financial resources: status, gaps and options

UNEP/CBD/COP/1/6/ADD1

Institutional Structure to Operate the Financial Mechanism under the Convention

Submission of information for the Review of Implementation of the Strategy for Resource Mobilization

Reference: SCBD/TSI/RS/ML/lz/82040 (2013-050)
To: CBD Focal Points and other Governments

Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, to the 44th Meeting of the Council of the Global Environment Facility, Washington DC, United States of America, Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, to the 44th Meeting of the Council of the Global Environment Facility, Washington DC, United States of America, Wednesday, 19 June 2013

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE: Fourth Review of the Effectiveness of the Financial Mechanism

Reference: SCBD/TSI/RS/ES/lz/81635 (2013-045)
To: CBD National Focal Points

First meeting of the second phase of the High-level Panel on the Global Assessment of Resources for Implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020

30 - 31 May 2013, Trondheim, Norway

Webinar on the Financial Mechanism and 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, 5 June 2013 - 9.30 a.m. Montreal time

Reference: SCBD/TSI/RS/LZ/81847 (2013-043)
To: CBD Focal Points and relevant organizations

Fourth Review of the Effectiveness of the Financial Mechanism

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/ES/LZ/81635 (2013-027)
To: CBD Focal Points

Call for nominations for the second phase of the High-level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/ES/LZ/81589 (2013-026)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Submission of views on the discussion paper on Safeguards for Scaling-up Biodiversity Financing and Possible Guiding Principles

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS//LZ/81526 (2013-025)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Decision XI/30: Incentive measures; Decision XI/4: Review of implementation of the strategy for resource mobilization, including the establishment of targets

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/81348 (2013-022)
To: CBD NFPs and relevant international organizations

Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, to the 43rd Meeting of the Council of the GEF, Washington DC, US, 13 November 2012

Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, to the 43rd Meeting of the Council of the GEF, Washington DC, US, 13 November 2012

GEF Investments in Forests for Multiple Benefits

GEF will provide an overview of the GEF-SFM REDD+ program and its implementation during GEF-5 with examples from the GEF portfolio.

International Finance Institutions and the Impact of Environmental & Social Performance Standards on the Private Sector

This event will describe the role of International Finance Institutions (IFIs) and their ability to influence biodiversity management practices of the private sector through the implementation of Environmental and Social Standards and compliance requirements. The main focus will be on the Inter ...

MAINSTREAMING BIODIVERSITY: SMOKE AND MIRRORS OR GAINS AT SCALE?

Addressing the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society is a critical means of achieving the Aichi Targets. COP 11 presents a valuable milestone for the biodiversity community to take stock of the effectiveness of mainstreaming as a key s ...

CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT IN GEF AND CBD

This side event will focus on options and constraints for civil society engagement in GEF and the CBD. The GEF-NGO Network will highlight the current mechanism to ensure civil society engagement in the implementation of GEF programmes and projects. Experience in CSO engagement through the Small ...

Meet the new GEF CEO

GEF CEO will present her vision of the GEF going forward.

GEF Support to Marine Protected Area Management

An overview will be provided on GEF's strategy to support the establishment and management of MPAs in support of Aichi Target 11 with examples from the GEF portfolio.

Resource mobilization for biodiversity projects: Case of GEF Projects in India

This side event will be jointly hosted by the GEF operational focal point at the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India and the Global Environment Facility Secretariat. The side event will introduce how incremental financial resources has been mobilized in India for biodiversit ...

GEF-6 FUNDING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

PRESENTATON OF THE ASSESSMENT DECIDED AT COP-10 OF THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS NEEDED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION FOR THE SIXTH REPLENISHMENT PERIOD OF THE TRUST FUND OF THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY.

Strategies, achievements and impacts – Evaluating biodiversity for the GEF and UNDP

The independent GEF Evaluation Office will present the findings of the recent evaluation of the biodiversity focal area strategy of the GEF, which aims to provide an input into the development of a new focal area strategy. Furthermore, together with UNDP's Evaluation Office the upcoming evaluati ...

SCALING UP BIODIVERSITY FINANCE: Summary from a Dialogue Seminar held in Quito, Ecuador 6-9 March 2012

The issue of financing for biodiversity has for a long time been an important issue in the negotiations. At COP 10 it was recognized that this issues would need to be dealt with further during the two years leading up to COP 11 in Hyderabad, India in October 2012. A dialogue seminar on "Scaling ...

Implementing the Nagoya Protocol on ABS: Challenges and Opportunities.

Opportunities for GEF financial and technical assistance in support of the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol will be presented along with experiences and challenges of implementing the Nagoya Protocol and ABS regimes in selected countries.

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/14/ADD1

Methodological and Implementation Guidance for the “Indicators for Monitoring the Implementation of the Convention’s Strategy for Resource Mobilization”

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/14/REV1/CORR1

Review of Implementation of the Strategy For Resource Mobilization, Including the Establishment of Targets: Corrigendum

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/14/REV1/ADD1

Review of Implementation of the Strategy for Resource Mobilization, Including the Establishment of Targets: Addendum

Financing the Stewardship of Global Biodiversity: GEF Support to Achieving the Aichi Targets

GEF Secretariat will provide an overview of: 1) the GEF-5 biodiversity strategy; 2) programming of resources during the first two years of GEF-5; and 3) how this support is contributing to the achievement of the Aichi Targets.

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/7

Discussion Paper: Safeguards for Scaling-Up Biodiversity Finance and Possible Guiding Principles

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/20

Report of the High-Level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for Implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/53

Workshop on Financial Mechanisms Supporting Conservation and the Integral and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity in Bolivia and South America

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/16

State of Financing for Biodiversity: Draft Global Monitoring Report 2012 on the Strategy for Resource Mobilization under the Convention

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/48

The LifeWeb Initiative: A Review of Progress and Options for the Future

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/15

Informal Dialogue on the CBD Strategy for Resource Mobilization: Report of the chair of the informal dialogue

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/6

Resource Mobilization: Compilation and Consolidation of Data Provided by Parties through the Preliminary Reporting Framework

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/21

The Little Biodiversity Finance Book

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/1/ADD3

Summary of Financial Implications of Draft Decisions

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/35

Full Assessment of the Amount of Funds Needed for the Implementation of the Convention for the Sixth Replenishment Period of the Trust Fund of the Global Environment Facility: An Assessment by the CBD Expert Team Members

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/15/REV2

Guidance to the Financial Mechanism: Four-year framework of programme priorities; review of the effectiveness of the financial mechanism and needs assessment for the sixth GEF replenishment cycle

Informal Dialogue on CBD Strategy for Resource Mobilization

17 - 18 September 2012, Geneva, Switzerland

Selected Experts for the Informal Dialogue on the CBD Strategy for Resource Mobilization, Geneva, Switzerland, 17 to 18 September 2012

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/fb/80751 (2012-122)
To: CBD National Focal Points and CBD Resource Mobilization Focal Points

Informal Dialogue on the CBD Strategy for Resource Mobilization, 17-18 September 2012 - Geneva, Switzerland

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/fb/80460 (2012-113)
To: All CBD National Focal Points and CBD Resource Mobilization Focal Points

Follow-up on High-level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for Implementing the Strategic Plan

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/fb/80446 (2012-111)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

The High-Level Panel (HLP), co-sponsored by the Governments of India and the United Kingdom, has organized a one-day open consultation with Parties. The Webinar will take place on 2 August 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (U.K. time)

High-level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for implementing the Strategic Plan Opens Consultations with Parties

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/fb/80446 (2012-103)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

Issues arising from the fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention related to the Strategy for Resource Mobilization and the Financial Mechanism

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/DC/KNM/fb/80164 (2012-090)
To: All CBD National Focal Points