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Message from Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of World Environment Day, 5 June 2015

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity welcomes Pope Francis’ call to action in the face of global biodiversity loss, climate change and environmental degradation.

Statement of the CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the occasion of the Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’ of the Holy Father Francis on Care for Our Common Home

2015 UEBT Biodiversity Barometer shows additional efforts needed to reach UN targets on biodiversity awareness

Montreal, 25 June 2015 – An average of 69% of respondents in nine countries say they have heard of biodiversity, but additional outreach efforts are needed for the world to reach global targets on biodiversity awareness set under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

To support the mobilisation and alignment of technical and financial resources for priority capacity-building needs, IPBES is developing a prototype Matchmaking Facility. This Facility aims to promote and facilitate dialogue and cooperation among institutions, organisations and individuals looking for technical and financial support, and those in a position to provide such support. IPBES is launching a call for proposals and pledges of support for capacity-building projects and activities under the prototype IPBES Matchmaking Facility, following up on the outcome of the third session of the Plenary (decision IPBES-3/1).

Young people between the ages of 10 and 24 comprise about 1.8 billion people, or about one quarter of the global population. This, according to the United Nations Population Fund, is the largest youth population ever.

Message of the CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio F. de Souza Dias, on the occasion of International Youth Day, 12 August 2015

Articles are presently being sought from members of civil society and indigenous peoples and local communities for the tenth edition of the CBD newsletter for civil society, [square brackets], being prepared to coincide with the nineteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 19), being held in Montreal 2-5 November 2015; and, the ninth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity, being held 4-7 November 2015 in Montreal.

With the aim to encourage positive action for biodiversity and inspire others by showcasing the notable work of those it honours, nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016. The call for nominations remains open from 15 February to 30 June 2016.

Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016

Tokyo/Montreal, 15 February 2016 – With the aim to encourage positive action for biodiversity and inspire others by showcasing the notable work of those it honours, nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016. The call for nominations remains open from 15 February to 3 ...

Integral to the balance of nature, wildlife nurtures us with a sense of wonder and serves as a source of inspiration.

Biodiversity – the diversity of life on Earth - underpins the natural resources that provide food and livelihoods throughout the world. For many women, biodiversity serves as the cornerstone of their work, their belief systems and their basic survival.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, on the occasion of Africa Environment Day/Wangari Maathai Day

CBD Social Media

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DAIN/fd/85370 (2016-029)
To: CBD and CHM National Focal Points

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for Gender Equality”, is well-aligned with the ambitious Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, which integrates gender equality and women’s empowerment as a cross-cutting theme across the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets, making it clear that equality and empowerment are a necessary part of a sustainable future.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, on the occasion of International Women’s Day

This year, International Mother Earth Day coincides with the signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement on Climate Change at UN Headquarters in New York, where world governments will demonstrate their commitment to meet the challenges of climate change.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the occasion of International Mother Earth Day

As a vital part of biodiversity, migratory birds play key functions in the interconnected systems that keep nature healthy, including seed dispersal of plants for human and livestock consumption, ecosystem restoration and pest regulation, in addition to the important cultural, aesthetic and economic roles they play in the lives of people worldwide.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day

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 ...

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day

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

Fair on Experiences and Best Practices in Communication, Education and Public Awareness at the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/DAIN/mb/85787 (2016-082)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol National Focal Points, Biosafety Clearing House National Focal Points, Relevant Organizations and and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

UNEP/CBD/CEPA-IAC/2016/1/INF/4

Interim Results of CEPA Toolkit Survey

Meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

28 - 29 July 2016, Montreal, Canada

Call for Posters on progress achieved towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets for the Thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity 4-17 December 2016 – Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/RH/MC/85928 (2016-101)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Peer review of Outlooks on Biodiversity: Indigenous Peoples’ and Local Communities’ Contributions to the Implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020

Reference: SCBD/OES/RH/KM/85935 (2016-102)
To: CBD, SBSTTA and TK Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local community organizations and relevant organizations

We gather here to reflect on the impact of the Holy Father’s Encyclical – on Care for our Common Home.

Statement of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the Occasion of the Pontifical Council For Justice and Peace and the Pontifical Academy of the Sciences

“Civil Society and Youth Alliances for Mainstreaming Biodiversity to Well-being” Forum to be held from 28 to 30 November 2016, prior to the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity - Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/NP/CR/86003 (2016-121)
To: CBD Primary National Focal Points, international and non-governmental organizations, and relevant organizations

UNEP/CBD/COP/13/14

Framework for a Communications Strategy

UNEP/CBD/COP/13/14

Framework for a communications strategy

The winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016 have today been announced.

Winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016

31 October 2016 – The winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016 have today been announced. The MIDORI Prize is a biennial international prize organized by the AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity to honour individuals who have made o ...

With the aim of raising public awareness about the importance of biodiversity, a documentary detailing what it is like to spend four weeks over two summers exploring the biodiversity of the Grand Lake protected natural area in the Canadian province of New Brunswick will be shown during the UN Biodiversity Conference[1], in Cancun, Mexico.

Agreements reached on actions to integrate biodiversity in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and tourism sectors and to achieve the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

The Global Youth Biodiversity Network and CBD in a Nutshell - A Guidebook to the CBD process

Reference: SCBD/MCO/NP/CR/86279 (2017-011)
To: CBD Focal Points and relevant organizations

Fourth World Ocean Summit

22 - 24 February 2017, Bali, Indonesia

Wildlife is an important part of our lives. For many, it provides essential food and medicine. Ecosystem processes are driven by the combined activities of many species, and each organism has a role to play in providing us with economic, medicinal and scientific, recreational and ecological services, including cultural values.

With the knowledge that comes from learning, citizens are able to make informed choices and act effectively.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of International Mother Earth Day “Environmental and Climate Literacy”

Every year, millions of migratory birds fly across continents and national borders.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day 10 May 2017

Reconnecting ourselves to nature is sometimes easier said than done. Many of us live in cities full of concrete and use devices such as smartphones and laptops that, while connecting us to other people, often serve to disconnect us from the simple wonders of the natural world.

Message of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Cristiana Paşca Palmer, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, 5 June 2017

Internation Youth Day 2017: "Youth Building Peace"

12 August 2017, New York, United States of America

Meeting of Informal Advisory Committee on Communication, Education and Public Awareness

11 - 13 October 2017, Montreal, Canada

UNEP/CBD/COP/13/14

Framework for a communications strategy

Nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2018. The call for nominations remains open until 15 June 2018.