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First meeting of biodiversity implementation body recommends ways and means to enhance achievement of global biodiversity targets

The first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 1) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came to a close on 6 May 2016 in Montreal, Canada. Delegates from around the world advanced attention on national action by recommending tools and approaches for implementing the S ...

Training on the ABS Clearing-House

1 - 2 May 2016, Montreal, Canada

New improved version of the Access and Benefit sharing Clearing-House

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/BG/jh/85632 (2016-054)
To: ABS National Focal Points, CBD National Focal Points (where ABS focal points have not yet been designated), international and non-governmental organizations, indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders

Germany is the latest country to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, bringing the total number of ratifications to 74. This includes 73 countries and the European Union (EU), which ratified the Protocol in May 2014.

European Union implementation of Nagoya Protocol bolstered by recent ratification of Germany

Germany is the latest country to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, bringing the total number of ratifications to 74. This includes 73 countries and the European Union (EU), which ratified the P ...

Composition of the second meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee on Capacity building for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol, 15-17 June 2016

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/ET/jh/84625 (2016-050)
To: ABS National Focal Points; CBD Focal Points where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated

to Parties yet to ratify or accede to the Nagoya Protocol from Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Minister for Environment and Natural, Resources, Mexico and COP 13 President and Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity

Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico, as the incoming president of the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 13) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in a joint letter with Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, urged his global counterparts to ratify 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 as soon as possible.

Mexico urges early ratification of the international treaty on access and benefit-sharing

Montreal, 11 April 2016 – Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico, as the incoming president of the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 13) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in a joint letter with Braulio Ferreira de So ...

Registration and Visas for the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties and the concurrent meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols, 4 –17 December 2016 - Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/DC/85427 (2016-044)
To: International and non-governmental organizations, indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders

Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the First Meeting of the Compliance Committee under the Nagoya Protocol

First meeting of the Compliance Committee under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

6 - 8 April 2016, Montreal, Canada

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

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/BG/jh/84003 (2016-045)
To: ABS National Focal Points, CBD National Focal Points (where ABS focal points have not yet been designated)

Nagoya Protocol sees new ratification and issuance of second internationally recognised certificate of compliance

Following the ratification by Senegal, 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 73. In addition, South Africa issued the second internationally recognized ce ...

UNEP/CBD/ABS/A10/EM/2016/1/4

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

Registration and Visas for the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties and the concurrent meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols, 4 -17 December 2016 - Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/OES/BD/DC/85427 (2016-036)
To: All CBD, ABS, CPB National Focal Points

UNEP/CBD/SBI/1/3

Progress towards 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

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CC/1/4

Future Work of the Compliance Committee for 2017-2018

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CC/1/2

Development of Rules of Procedure for Meetings of the Compliance Committee of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing

UNEP/CBD/ABS/CC/1/3

Synthesis of Views on the Need for and Modalities of Support to Address Challenges Related to Compliance With The Provisions of the Nagoya Protocol, with A View to Making Effective Use Of the Compliance Mechanism

Call for nominations from CEE and WEOG regions for the Informal Advisory Committee on Capacity-building for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/ET/jh/84625 (2016-027)
To: ABS National Focal Points of CEE and WEOG countries, CBD Focal Points of CEE and WEOG countries where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated

Call for nominations from CEE, GRULAC and WEOG regions for the Informal Advisory Committee to the Access and Benefit sharing Clearing-House

Reference: SCBD/ABS/VN/jh/84003 (2016-028)
To: ABS National Focal Points of CEE, GRULAC and WEOG countries, CBD Focal Points of CEE and WEOG countries where ABS Focal Points have not yet been designated

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 ...