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Ratifications by Togo and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has brought the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to 72.

Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing edges closer to reaching goal of 100 ratifications by year’s end

Montreal, 26 February 2016 – Ratifications by Togo and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has brought the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to 72.

Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Expert Group Meeting on Article 10 of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing, Montreal, Canada, 1 - 3 February 2016

Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Expert Group Meeting on Article 10 of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing, Montreal, Canada, 1 - 3 February 2016

Expert Group Meeting on Article 10 of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

1 - 3 February 2016, Montreal, Canada

Call for Expressions of Interest to Participate in a Capacity Building Course on Establishing Legal Frameworks to Implement the Nagoya Protocol

Reference: SCBD/ABSVN/ET/jh/85367 (2016-020)
To: ABS National Focal Points and CBD National Focal Points

Reminder: Assessment of Progress in achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 16 on the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, Deadline 22 January 2016

Reference: SCBD/NP/VN/BG/jh/85225 (2016-012)
To: ABS National Focal Points of Parties to the Nagoya Protocol (CBD National Focal Points of Parties where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated)

Reminder: Assessment of Progress in achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 16 on the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, Deadline 22 January 2016

Reference: SCBD/NP/VN/BG/jh/85225 (2016-013)
To: ABS National Focal Points of non-Parties to the Nagoya Protocol (CBD National Focal Points of Non-Parties where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated)

Outcomes of the Sixth Session of the Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture relevant to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/NP/VN/KG/jh/85234 (2016-014)
To: ABS National Focal Points (CBD National Focal Points where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated)

Following accession by Slovakia on 29 December 2015, the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization now stands at 70.

Nagoya Protocol expected to reach milestone 100 ratifications in 2016

Montreal, 15 January 2016 – Following accession by Slovakia on 29 December 2015, the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization now stands at 70.

UNEP/CBD/ABS/A10/EM/2016/1/3

Synthesis of Views Pursuant to Decision NP-1/10

UNEP/CBD/ABS/A10/EM/2016/1/2

Study on Experiences Gained with the Development and Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol and Other Multilateral Mechanisms and the Potential Relevance of Ongoing Work Undertaken by Other Processes, Including Case Studies

Invitation to complete a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building activities supported and facilitated by the Secretariat

Reference: SCBD/BS/ET/DA/85253 (2015-147)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points

Composition of the Expert Meeting on Article 10 of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/KG/jh/85065 (2015-145)
To: ABS National Focal Points, CBD National Focal Points (where ABS focal points have not yet been designated), Indigenous and Local Communities and relevant organizations

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CH-IAC/2015/1/3

Report of the Informal Advisory Committee to the Access and Benefit Sharing Clearing-House on Its First Meeting

Assessment of Progress in achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 16 on the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization

Reference: SCBD/NP/VN/BG/jh/85225 (2015-141)
To: ABS National Focal Points of non-Parties to the Nagoya Protocol (CBD National Focal Points of Non-Parties where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated)

Assessment of Progress in achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 16 on the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization

Reference: SCBD/NP/VN/BG/jh/85225 (2015-142)
To: ABS National Focal Points of Parties to the Nagoya Protocol (CBD National Focal Points of Parties where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated)

Reminider: Submission of views in preparation for the first meeting of the Compliance Committee of the Nagoya Protocol

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/jh/84620 (2015-128)
To: ABS National Focal Points (CBD Focal Points where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated), international organizations, indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders

REMINDER: Nominations to an Expert Meeting on Article 10 of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/KG/jh/85065 (2015-122)
To: ABS National Focal Points (CBD Focal Points where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated), (Indigenous and local communities and relevant organizations

First meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee to the Access and Benefit-sharing Clearing-House

28 - 30 October 2015, Montreal, Canada

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CB-IAC/2015/1/3

Report of the Informal Advisory Committee on Capacity Building for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Its First Meeting

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CH-IAC/2015/1/INF/1

Common Formats for the Access and Benefit-Sharing Clearing-House

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CH-IAC/2015/1/2

Progress and Priorities for Future Implementation and Administration of the Access and Benefit-Sharing Clearing-House

The first internationally recognized certificate of compliance was issued on 1 October 2015, following a permit made available to the Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) Clearing-House by India.

The first internationally recognized certificate of compliance is issued under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

Montreal, 7 October 2015 – The first internationally recognized certificate of compliance was issued on 1 October 2015, following a permit made available to the Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) Clearing-House by India.

Montreal, 28 September 2015 – Two new ratifications this month to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization brings the total number of ratifications to the ground-breaking treaty under the Convention on Biological Diversity to 66.

With 66 ratifications, Parties to the CBD show their commitment to the Nagoya Protocol

Montreal, 28 September 2015 – Two new ratifications this month to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization brings the total number of ratifications to the ground-breaking treaty under the Convention on Biolog ...

Nominations to an Expert Meeting on Article 10 of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/KG/jh/85065 (2015-111)
To: ABS National Focal Points (CBD Focal Points where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated), international organizations, indigenous and local communities, and relevant stakeholders

Informal Advisory Committee on Capacity-building for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol

15 - 17 September 2015, Montreal, Canada

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CB-IAC/2015/1/INF/3

Draft Common Format for Capacity-Building and Development Tools and Resources

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CB-IAC/2015/1/2

Status and Scope of Capacity-Building and Development Initiatives Supporting the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing

Change of venue of the COP 13 to the Convention on Biological Diversity, COP-MOP 8 to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and COP-MOP 2 to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/RMCS/CS/PT/84810 (2015-078)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS Focal Points and International Organizations

Composition of the first meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Capacity-building for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/ET/jh/84625 (2015-074)
To: ABS National Focal Points, CBD National Focal Points (where ABS focal points have not yet been designated), Indigenous and Local Communities and relevant organizations

REMINDER: Nominations for the Informal Advisory Committee on Capacity-building for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/ET/jh/84625 (2015-062)
To: ABS National Focal Points (CBD Focal Points where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated), Indigenous and local communities and relevant organizations

Submission of views in preparation for the Expert Meeting on the need for and modalities of a global multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism and the first meeting of the Compliance Committee of the Nagoya Protocol

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/jh/84620 (2015-049)
To: ABS National Focal Points (CBD Focal Points where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated) Indigenous and local communities and relevant organizations

Nominations for the Informal Advisory Committee on Capacity-building for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/ET/jh/84625 (2015-050)
To: ABS National Focal Points (CBD Focal Points where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated) Indigenous and local communities and relevant organizations

Decisions of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization: direct actions by Parties and other Governments and planned activities for the next biennium: Designation of national focal point on access and benefit-sharing (ABS-NFP)

Reference: SCBD/NP/VN/jh/84407 (2015-036)
To: ABS National Focal Points, CBD National Focal Points (where ABS focal points have not yet been designated)

Composition of the Informal Advisory Committee to the Access and Benefit sharing Clearing-House

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/BG/jh/84003 (2015-035)
To: ABS National Focal Points, CBD National Focal Points (where ABS focal points have not yet been designated)

Decisions of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization: direct actions by Parties and other Governments and planned activities for the next biennium

Reference: SCBD/NP/VN/jh/84407 (2015-023)
To: ABS National Focal Points, CBD National Focal Points (where ABS focal points have not yet been designated)

UNEP/CBD/NP/COP-MOP/1/10

Report of the First Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity Serving As the Meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of the Benefits Arising from Their Utilization

Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, On the occasion of the Fourth Access and Benefit Sharing Business Dialogue, 28 January 2015, Copenhagen, Denmark

Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, On the occasion of the Fourth Access and Benefit Sharing Business Dialogue, 28 January 2015, Copenhagen, Denmark

Statement by the CBD Executive Secretary, Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, at the Fifteenth Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Rome, Italy, 19 – 23 January 2015

Statement by the CBD Executive Secretary, Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, at the Fifteenth Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, Rome, Italy, 19 – 23 January 2015

Dates and venues of COP 13 to the Convention on Biological Diversity, COP-MOP 8 to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, and COP-MOP 2 to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing, and other upcoming meetings

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/AC/84220 (2015-003)
To: All CBD, CPB and Nagoya Protocol Focal Points and International Organizations

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE: Call for nominations for the Informal Advisory Committee to the Access and Benefit sharing Clearing house

Reference: SCBD/ABS/SBG/NAD/84003 (2014-140)
To: Nagoya Protocol National Focal Points

Call for nominations for the Informal Advisory Committee to the Access and Benefit sharing Clearing house

Reference: SCBD/ABS/SBG/NAD/84003 (2014-136)
To: Nagoya Protocol National Focal Points

Call for nominations for the Informal Advisory Committee to the Access and Benefit sharing Clearing house

Reference: SCBD/ABS/SBG/NAD/84003 (2014-127)
To: Nagoya Protocol National Focal Points

International cooperation and exchange for biodiversity conservation: Dialogue formats on ABS and TEEB

The German Government together with its global development partners Brazil, India and South Africa is supporting a variety of activities in the field of international cooperation striving for an effective implementation of the CBD. Current approaches are e.g. the facilitation of dialogue format ...