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Due to the evolving nature of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has moved to hold many meetings virtually and has postponed others.

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.

Déclaration de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf à l'occasion du lancement du Plan de Foresterie Urbaine de Saint-Laurent

Déclaration de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secrétaire exécutif, à l'occasion de la Conférence de haut niveau sur « L’Union Européenne et l’Outre-Mer : Stratégies face au changement climatique et à la perte de biodiversité » St Denis de La Réunion, 11 juillet 2008.

Déclaration de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secretaire executif de la Convention sur la diversite biologique, à la série de conférences: Intégrer la biodiversité dans les stratégies d’entreprise, Montréal, Québec, 9 Avril, 2009.

Déclaration de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secrétaire exécutif de la Convention sur la diversite biologique, à l'occasion du devoilement du logotype de l’Annee internationale de la biodiversite, 5 Octobre 2009, Nairobi, Kenya.

Déclaration de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, secrétaire exécutif de la Convention sur la diversité biologique, sur le thème de l’environnement, la paix et la sécurité mondiale, Alger, Algérie, Juillet, 2009.

Déclaration de M. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, lors de l’ouverture de l’atelier de renforcement des capacités des pays francophones partenaires du centre d'echange d'informations (CHM) Belge, Cotonou, Bénin, 1-3 février 2016

Déclaration de M. Braulio ferreira de Souza Dias, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, à l'occasion de l'atelier sur les synergies entre redd + et la conservation et restauration des écosystèmes dans les stratégies nationales et les plans d'action, Douala, Cameroun, 8 juillet 2014

Déclaration de mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secrétaire exécutif de la Convention sur la diversite biologique, à l’occasion de la 9ème comité consultatif régional (CCR) – partenariat pour les forêts du bassin du Congo (PFBC), Bujumbura, Burundi, 25-27 mai 2011

Déclaration du Secrétaire exécutif, M. Ahmed Djoghlaf à l'occasion du 6ième Forum Mondial du Développement Durable, Brazzaville, Congo, 27-31 octobre, 2008.

E-Conference on Biodiversity Research in Developing Countries organised by the 'Institut français de la biodiversité' from 22 January to 9 February.

E-forum on the impact of avian influenza on wildlife

In preparation for the Brainstorming meeting on the impact of avian influenza on wildlife, to be held in Curitiba, Brazil, 19 March 2006, the Secretariat has launched an electronic forum on the same topic to enable all experts to contribute to these discussions.

Each year, migratory birds complete amazing journeys between their breeding and wintering grounds. Migratory birds are a vital part of biodiversity and play a critical role in all ecosystems. They also play an important cultural, aesthetic and economic role in the lives of people around the world.

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.

Ecuador designates New Marine Protected Area.

Elevating Climate Change and Biodiversity to the Top of the Political Agenda.

<br>View also the press release <a href='/doc/press/2007/pr-2007-04-13-potsdam-fr.pdf'>in French</a> and <a href='/doc/press/2007/pr-2007-04-13-potsdam-es.pdf'>in Spanish</a>.

Eleventh meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter-Sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity (20 - 22 November 2019 - Montréal, Canada)

Elizabeth Maruma Mrema appointed head of UN Biodiversity Convention.

Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, CBD Acting Executive Secretary, welcomes announcement that biodiversity will be theme of the next year’s World Environment Day: “We are delighted to see that biodiversity will be the focus of World Environment Day 2020. The 2020 WED theme is especially opportune and will help educate the public and mobilize political will around one of the most critical issues of our time. UNEP’s decision will help raise awareness of actions needed in the “super year” for biodiversity.

Emerging Issues for Biodiversity Conservation in a Changing Climate - Abstracts of Poster Presentations at the 12th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 2-6 July 2007 in Paris, France.

Enforcing the notion that a healthy natural environment is one of the world’s most important tourism attractions, and that visiting nature serves to heighten awareness of its intrinsic value for us all, a new manual launched today by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity presents guidelines on sustainable tourism and management.

Engaging Cities of the World in the Battle for Life on Earth.

Engaging the Cities of the World in the Battle for Life on Earth.

<br>View also the press release <a href='/doc/press/2007/pr-2007-03-28-mayors-fr.pdf'>in French</a> and <a href='/doc/press/2007/pr-2007-03-28-mayors-es.pdf'>in Spanish</a>.

Enhanced Cooperation between the Convention on Biodiversity in Europe and the United Nations Convention for Life on Earth.

<br>View also the press release <a href='/doc/press/2007/pr-2007-03-14-bern-fr.pdf'>in French</a>.

Enhanced Inter-Agency Partnership for Post-Nagoya Biodiversity Challenges.

Enhancing Preparations for the Next Meeting of the Parties in Bonn.

Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All - Message from Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2010.

Establishment of a Vibrant Partnership between Countdown 2010 and the Convention for Life on Earth.

<br>View also the press release <a href='/doc/press/2007/pr-2007-03-16-countdown2010-fr.pdf'>in French</a>.

European Community Members and Their Overseas Entities meet to counter Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss.

European Parliament resolution of 24 April 2008 on preparations for the COP-MOP meetings on biological diversity and biosafety in Bonn, Germany.

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

Every year, we use some 500 billion plastic bags. Every year, as much as 13 million tons of plastic finds its way into the ocean. Every year, 17 million barrels of oil are used to produce plastic.

Executive Secretary Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias addresses the eighth session of the Open Working Group on SDGs in New York.

Executive Secretary Meets with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UNDP Administrator.

Executive Secretary Welcomes EU-Japan Cooperation on 2010 Biodiversity Targets.

Executive Secretary Welcomes Opening of a Training and Education Centre for Marine Biodiversity in South-eastern China.

Executive Secretary Welcomes the Announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize to the IPCC and Al Gore

Executive Secretary offers CBD support through biodiversiy information to the REDD-plus Partnership, based on results of Nairobi Global Expert Workshop on REDD Biodiversity Benefits.

FAO e-conference on biotechnology and genetic resources for food and agriculture

The e-mail conference, which is moderated and open to everyone, runs from 6 June to 3 July 2005 and is hosted by the FAO Biotechnology Forum.

Farmers now guaranteed access to biodiversity and sharing of benefits as major crop gene banks are brought under international treaty.

February Report on Global Celebrations of the International Year of Biodiversity.

Fifteen years ago, the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity entered into force aiming to ensure the safe handling, transfer and use of living modified organisms (or LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology.

Fifth Anniversary of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Fifth Anniversary of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Fiji and Ethiopia have become the 8th and 9th Parties to the CBD respectively to deposit their instruments of ratification for the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Finance for biodiversity could be scaled up from around USD 52 billion in 2010 to as high as USD 160 billion by 2020, if the public and private sectors work together to implement a range of financing approaches, according to the new Little Biodiversity Finance Book, published today by the Global Canopy Programme (GCP).

First 23 validated checklists from the Global Register of Introduced and Invasive Species highlighted in paper, signaling major step in delivering information to support national action against biological invasions.

First ever scientific assessment of the impact of avian flu on wildlife and biodiversity launched

International experts in animal health, public policy, conservation biology and law from around the world including those that experienced avian-flu outbreaks, will gather in Curitiba next month to assess for the first time the potential impacts of the avian flu on wildlife and to share their ex ...

First meeting of newly established IPBES

First, I would like to congratulate the Arab Society for Fungal Conservation for declaring 20 February as Egyptian Fungus Day. This initiative truly demonstrates commitment towards conservation of biodiversity and promoting the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).