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International Day for Biological Diversity 2021: “We’re part of the solution”

22 May 2021, Montreal, Canada

International Day of Peace 2020

21 September 2020, New York, United States of America

International Day of Plant Health 2022: History, Significance and All You Need to Know

Plants are the life of Earth and we all are dependent on them. How we breathe and what we eat are all affected by plants. They develop up to 80% of food for us and up to 98% of oxygen. But human habitation is harming the life of plants. Several diseases and pests kill up to 40% of food crops eve ...

International Day of the Tropics 2022: History, Significance and All You Need to Know

The Tropics are the regions around the equator that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, respectively. These places receive direct sunlight, are the warmest and experience abundant rainfall, resulting in a humid climate. This belt ...

International Expert Meeting on the Implementation of the Seville Strategy for the World Network of Biosphere Reserves

23 - 27 October 2000, Pamplona, Spain

International Summit on Sustainable Best Practices in Children and Youth Programs (Youth Leadership, Social Problems and Environment)

27 - 29 May 2009, Montreal, Canada

International Training Programme on Conservation and Management of Forest Genetic Resources in Eastern Europe. Year II: Genetics in Forestry, Silviculture and Tree Improvement; links with nature protection and ecosystem conservation (under preparation)

1 April - 1 May 2002, Gmunden, Austria

International Training Programme on Conservation and Management of Forest Genetic Resources in Eastern Europe. Year III: Integrated Approach to the Conservation and management of forest genetic resources; policy and legal aspects (under preparation)

1 April - 1 May 2003, Gmunden, Austria

International Training Workshop on Management and Conservation of Protected Areas

20 - 31 January 2001, Karachi, Pakistan

International Workshop on Trends in ICT in Environmental Education & Communication for Sustainable Development

3 - 4 November 2005, Bonn, Germany

International Youth Conference on Biodiversity in Aichi 2010, 21-27 August 2010, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Reference: SCBD/ITS/OMG/NP/71392 (2010-057)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that the Ministry of Environment of Japan, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aichi Prefecture will, in continuing with the tradition of promoting youth involvement in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), co-host the International Youth Conferen ...

International Youth Day 2020

12 August 2020, New York, United States of America

International Youth Work for Biodiversity

Youth from fourteen countries have drafted an International Youth Accord on Biodiversity. This side event will showcase the Accord, and highlight youth biodiversity projects from around the world with various speakers and multimedia presentations. It will also include a framework for youth rep ...

International bird-watching week held in SW China's Yunnan

The 4th China Baoshan Gaoligong Mountain International Bird-Watching Week is being held from Wednesday to Sunday in the city of Baoshan, southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Intervention du Dr Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secrétaire exécutif de la Convention sur la diversité biologique au symposium « Diversité culturelle, identités et mondialisation » organisé par l’Association internationale de science politique (AISP), Montréal, le 12 octobre 2006

La diversité biologique et la diversité culturelle ou les éléments constitutifs de la vie sur terre

Interview: China steps up fight against illegal wildlife trade, crime: WildAid CEO

hina has been doing a good job in tackling the illegal trade of wildlife, the CEO of WildAid said, while the conservation group will continue to count on Chinese celebrity ambassadors to raise awareness about wildlife crime.

Invitation for Proposals - The Rio Conventions’ Ecosystems snd Climate Change Pavilion: Promoting synergies between biodiversity, land management and climate change, to be held at the CBD COP 10 and the UNFCCC COP 16

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/AW/71840 (2010-101)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and International Organizations

The secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in consultation with the secretariats of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will convene the Rio Conventions’ Ecosystems and Clima ...

Iris Zhan is helping to raise awareness about climate change by creating digital campaigns for advocate groups

The climate crisis affects everyone, which is why climate activist Iris Zhan wants to make climate activism more accessible and diverse.

Island Voices: Ecological crises deserve better media coverage

I was 14 when North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950. As an adolescent, I was more preoccupied with puberty-related personal issues than politics. But when Canada sent military personnel as part of a UN effort, I religiously followed the battle lines. Every day, the local paper’s front page rep ...

Italian Pavilion Reflects on the Resiliency of Local Communities in the Face of Climate Change

This year's Italian Pavilion acknowledges the crucial role architecture must play in improving all citizens' quality of life and promoting sustainability. Thus, the curatorial project constitutes an interdisciplinary research laboratory investigating how architecture can respond to various issue ...

Italy and FAO highlight importance of Mediterranean diet for sustainable management of land

he Mediterranean diet is not only healthy for humans, but also for the environment and for biodiversity. This was the main message at an event held today at FAO headquarters with the aim of raising awareness on how the Mediterranean diet can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Italy’s Students Will Get a Lesson in Climate Change. Many Lessons, in Fact.

Public schools will require children in every grade to study sustainability. That could put Italy at the forefront of environmental education.

It’s In Our Nature: Losing Our Biodiversity

In just 2 centuries, we’ve lost almost a third of our native wildlife but why does it matter if more of our wildlife goes extinct?

Jacques Cousteau’s Descendents Carry On His Legacy

Jacques -Yves Cousteau, a French naval-officer-turned-underwater-filmmaker, was one of the biggest forces in environmental conservation of the last century. From his oceanographic vessel Calypso, Cousteau, who died in 1997 at age 87, and his partners explored the planet’s seas, shooting innovati ...

James Cameron’s plea to protect the ocean twilight zone

When he isn’t directing movies, filmmaker James Cameron explores and studies the twilight zone. His missions there have shed new light on this carbon-sequestering environment in the inky abyss, populated with beautiful and bizarre creatures that wouldn’t look out of place in one of Cameron’s sci ...

Japan nonprofit creates endangered animal Line stickers to raise awareness

An environmental nonprofit organization based in this eastern Japan city has created endangered animal stickers for the Line free messaging app to raise awareness about the creatures ahead of World Wildlife Day on March 3.

Japanese anime 'Children of the Sea' offers stunning oceanic creation story

Japanese anime enthusiasts must be some of the most environmentally conscious people out there. There does not seem to be a single film that comes out from those anime studios that does not address issues surrounding the natural environment, its needs, and the horrid ways in which humans treat it. A

Jari Niemelä: We must not leave future generations behind

In his speech opening the anniversary week of the University of Helsinki on 22 March, Rector Jari Niemelä, who currently attends to special duties at the University, emphasised the urgency of finding solutions to problems caused by climate change and biodiversity loss, a wicked pair of problems.

Jean Lemire Appointed Ambassador to the Green Wave for Biodiversity

Montreal, 20 May 2010 – On the eve of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has announced the appointment of the Canadian biologist, filmmaker and explorer, Mr. Jean Lemire, as Honorary Ambassador for The Green Wave.

Join the Live Watch Party for “The Promise of Biomimicry” Premiering January 23

The film documents how young entrepreneurs are utilizing biomimicry to solve human sustainability challenges. Janine Benyus, co-founder of the Institute and author of the acclaimed book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, walks viewers through the emerging discipline and highlights how a ...

K-Pop Fans Unite for Climate Change

A new article in the Japan Times highlights how K-pop fans have become a unique force in bringing awareness to climate change. Using social media, fans are highlighting environmental issues.

Kahnawake residents encouraged biodiversity by not cutting lawns for month of May

The grass in front of Megan Day's home in the Kanien'kehá:ka community of Kahnawake southwest of Montreal is pretty high.But it's not because she's too lazy to mow her lawn. She was among dozens of homes participating in the community's No Mow May challenge.

Kehati Foundation begins search for biodiversity heroes to receive 2020 awards

The Indonesian Biodiversity Conservation Trust Fund (Kehati) Foundation has returned with its awards event and is now looking for six individuals or groups that have made significant contributions to protecting the country's biodiversity to receive a 2020 Kehati Award.

Kenya partners with TikTok to promote wildlife conservation amid threats

Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) on Tuesday launched a partnership with the Chinese short video sharing platform, TikTok to raise awareness on the importance of conserving iconic wildlife species.

Kenyan students learn about environmental law

In our globalized world, environmental threats require effective responses that promote peace, justice, development and the fulfilment of environmental and human rights. This is the responsibility of everyone; and we all have the right to be involved. We are all the leadership that the planet needs.

Kenyan universities aim to be “greenest in the world”

In Kenya, over 70 universities are being called on by the UN Environment Programme and the Kenyan Government to work together and transform their campuses to be the “greenest in the world”. This comes as Strathmore University in Nairobi has put in place one of the greenest campuses in Africa and ...

Kids will love and learn from really wild show

Spiders, snakes, scorpions and frogs... Belfast man Karl Hamilton is passionate about educating the public about these amazing creatures. He talks to Linda Stewart about his band of minibeasts and birds

Korean Consulate in Montreal to Host Conference on Biological Diversity

Montreal, June 10, 2022 – The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Montreal and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) are jointly hosting a conference entitled “30 Years of Biodiversity: A Legacy from Rio to Future Generations” on June 16 at the Maison d ...

Korean Consulate in Montreal to Host Conference on Biological Diversity

Kākāpō, the world's fattest parrot, named New Zealand's bird of the year for 2020

It can’t fly and it hides during the day but a critically endangered large parrot is back in the limelight having been named New Zealand’s bird of the year for an unprecedented second time.

La diversité biologique et la diversité culturelle ou les éléments constitutifs de la vie sur terre.

La diversité biologique: Enjeux pour la prochaine décennie

2 - 3 November 2000, Québec, Canada

Landmark program joins investors with scientists to confront climate change

Leading global investment-management firm AllianceBernstein and Columbia University's new Climate School have agreed to bring together investors and scientists to confront the challenges of climate change.

Language bias harms conservation efforts

The former director of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), Asad Rahmani, recently emailed a group of scientists about the type of terminology used in popular and scientific writing, and how it skews the public’s impression about wildlife and natural processes.

Latin American and Caribbean Regional Workshop on Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA)

6 - 8 December 2005

Launch of the Biodiversity Plan campaign, a tool to help reach and educate the broader public on the importance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/FD/91459 (2023-137)
To: CBD national focal points, Cartagena Protocol focal points, ABS focal points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Launching of a New Educational Module for Children and Teachers

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NP/CG/63047 (2008-041)
To: All CBD Focal Points

The CBD is pleased to announce the launching of its first educational module for children and teachers on biodiversity and agriculture – the 2008 theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity. The module comprises of an online educational web portal for primary school students and fi ...

Launching of the First Phase of the Newly Designed Website

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/FV/UN/SN/FD/88542 (2019-118)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Launching of the Green Wave - a global tree-planting campaign for children and youth

Reference: SCBD/OMG/NP/CG/63635 (2008-057)
To: All CBD Focal Points

The Green Wave has been initiated by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) working with the Office of Environmental Response and Coordination (OERC) of the Republic of Palau. The campaign has received support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conserva ...

Learn Biomimicry - The Online Course To Work On During Lockdown

With many using this time at home to learn new skills, online courses are rising in popularity and one South African organisation has launched a timely programme to embark on, whilst considering what the future holds in a post-pandemic society.