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Policy Recommendations for the Second Resumed Session of the Sixteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16)
This policy recommendations from Women4Biodiversity is for the resumed session of CBD COP16 that wil
20 Feb 2025
Thin and Shallow: Financial Instruments for Biodiversity Conservation and Their Outlook
This paper examines the track record of private financial mechanisms aimed at funding conservation o
20 Feb 2025
Exporting Extinction: How the International Financial System Constrains Biodiverse Futures
Extractive activities are a main driver of biodiversity loss. This study of extractive sectors in 5
20 Feb 2025
Civil society statement on biodiversity offsets and credits
Biodiversity Markets are False Solutions - Civil society calls for a Stop to the promotion, developm
20 Feb 2025
Financial resources, debt and tax
Key points on finance to be championed at COP16: ● Increased public finance as a necessity for KMGBF
20 Feb 2025
The Biodiversity Market Mirage
Biodiversity is in crisis. Nature is being degraded and destroyed at a dizzying pace, and entire spe
20 Feb 2025
Indicator on national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action
This indicator aims to measure the national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action (2023-2030)
1 Nov 2024
Information note: Indicator on national implementation of the Gender Plan of Action
This document provides information on the process of co-development of the indicator on national imp
1 Nov 2024
Report on the progression of climate disasters on Earth and their catastrophic consequences
According to the latest scientific research, there is a probability that by 2036, the viability of E
29 Oct 2024
Crisis Climatica y Contaminación de los Océanos: Retos Globales de la Humanidad y Soluciones.
En los últimos 30 años se ha producido un aumento sin precedentes y sincrónico de los cambios climát
29 Oct 2024
The GBF and inland waters: From targets to Implementation (RESOURCES)
Links to guidance and other resources referenced in the October 31st event, 'The GBF and inland wate
28 Oct 2024
Animals for Biodiversity, Climate and Health Action
Our COP16 recommendations aim to better integrate animal welfare considerations and promote a precau
25 Oct 2024
Japanese bio-business sector for submission to the COP16
Given the diversity of the ways in which DSI is used in the commercial sector, it’s impossible to de
23 Oct 2024
Héritage Guinée(Protéger le vivant avec les communautés)
Le soleil vient juste de se lever sur le village de Bari Khouré, dont le nom signifie «la rivière au
23 Oct 2024
Best Practice for Spatial Planning and Other Effective Management Processes
This report examines key terms related to spatial planning and effective management processes, and h
23 Oct 2024
Executive Summary | IUCN WCPA Technical Report No. 8 - Designing and managing protected and conserved areas to support inland water ecosystems and biodiversity
Inland waters – rivers, lakes, and other wetlands – are among the most biodiverse and threatened eco
23 Oct 2024
Inland waters in NBSAP targets, indicators, and activities.
Countries have both an opportunity and an obligation to include specific inland waters targets and a
23 Oct 2024
Examples of non-monetary benefit sharing activities by private plant breeding
This document highlights voluntary, non-monetary benefit sharing in the plant breeding sector, showc
23 Oct 2024
CBD Women's Caucus policy recommendations for COP16
CBD Women's Caucus policy recommendations for COP16. Available in English, Spanish, French and Portu
23 Oct 2024
“Securing Rights, Protecting Nature:” Indonesian Civil Society’s Urgent Call to COP16
“Securing Rights, Protecting Nature:” Indonesian Civil Society’s Urgent Call to COP16Full document:
23 Oct 2024
Guidelines for Linear Infrastructure in Snow Leopard Landscapes
Linear infrastructure—such as roads, railways, and power lines—poses an array of threats to snow leo
23 Oct 2024
A prospective evaluation of the ambition of the Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework goals and targests A contribution to the CBD review process
In this report, we make a three-fold contribution to ongoing discussions and negotiations on the glo
22 Oct 2024
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2025
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2025The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity rewards individuals, organisatio
22 Oct 2024
TRAFFIC CBD COP16 POLICY BRIEFING
TRAFFIC’s Policy Briefing on COP16 flags key agenda items that will be under discussion this week, i
22 Oct 2024
Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources (Background Brief 10)
This Brief introduces intellectual property issues related to genetic resources under discussion in
22 Oct 2024
Guide on IP Issues in Access and Benefit-sharing Agreements
An essential complement to the WIPO Database of Access and Benefit-sharing Agreements, this guide of
22 Oct 2024
For public comments : IP Guide for Genetic Resources and Genetic Sequence Data
Intellectual Property Guide for Genetic Resources and Genetic Sequence Data Integrated intelle
22 Oct 2024
For public comments - Draft for comments : Strategy Tool for Improved Use of Genetic Resources and Genetic Resources Data as Intellectual Property Assets
Strategy Tool for Improved Use of Genetic Resources and Genetic Resources Data as Intellectual Prope
22 Oct 2024
For public comments - Draft for comments : Guide on Patent and Sequence Searches and Submissions Related to Genetic Resources and Genetic Resource Data in the Life Sciences
Guide on Patent and Sequence Searches and Submissions Related to Genetic Resources and Genetic Resou
22 Oct 2024
For public comments - Draft for comments : Genetic Resources and Genetic Resources Data Licensing Tool
Genetic Resources and Genetic Resources Data Licensing ToolComments may be sent by email
22 Oct 2024
Recommended standard for the presentation of nucleotide and amino acid sequence listings using XML (eXtensible Markup Language)
STANDARD ST.26 RECOMMENDED STANDARD FOR THE PRESENTATION OF NUCLEOTIDE AND AMINO ACID SEQUENCE LISTI
22 Oct 2024
Documenting Traditional Knowledge – A Toolkit
There is growing interest in documenting the wealth of traditional knowledge (TK) that has been deve
22 Oct 2024
Diplomatic Conference to Conclude an International Legal Instrument Relating to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources .
WIPO Treaty on Intelectual Property Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge adopted b
22 Oct 2024
Executive summary of the Treaty - Informal Summary - WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge
Executive summary of the Treaty - Informal Summary - WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property Gene
22 Oct 2024
Key Questions on Patent Disclosure Requirements for Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge
Policymakers and other stakeholders often raise operational questions and seek practical and empiric
22 Oct 2024
The WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore
This Brief provides background information on the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual P
22 Oct 2024
Disclosure Requirements Table related to genetic resources and/or traditional knowledge
In this table you will find a non-exhaustive selection of extracts from existing legislative texts w
22 Oct 2024
Effectively delivering on Climate and Nature: NDCs, NAPs and NBSAPs Synergies – A checklist for national policymakers
This checklist for national policymakers illustrates potential opportunities and interactions during
22 Oct 2024
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- VIDEO MESSAGE FOR COP16 ON BIODIVERSITY OPENING CEREMONY
United Nations Secretary-General's message for COP16 on Biodiversity Opening Ceremony, Cali, Colombi
21 Oct 2024
Building a Greener Tomorrow: A Roadmap to Infrastructure Events at COP16
This list has been compiled by the Infrastructure and Nature Coalition for COP16 participants seekin
21 Oct 2024
Leveraging NBSAPs Beyond the CBD: How action on agroecology and pesticides delivers across multiple UN policy frameworks
Guidance on how phasing out Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) and supporting agroecology provide Pa
21 Oct 2024
Simple plan could raise the billions needed to stem biodiversity loss
A 1 per cent levy on global retail sales would plug a funding gap of $200 billion when it comes to s
21 Oct 2024
Work Plan 2023-2025 of the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management
Collaborative Action for Sustainable Wildlife Management: Highlights from Joint Initiatives of Colla
21 Oct 2024
Scoping study on potential future commercial use of digital sequence information on genetic resources
In decision 15/9, the CBD COP agreed that the benefits from the use of digital sequence information
20 Oct 2024
Héritage Guinée: Protéger le vivant avec les communautés
This article address how ocean is represented in the GBF. By quantifying and comparing the use of ma
20 Oct 2024
Business views on a multilateral benefit sharing mechanism
This paper from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) outlines some key elements, from the bus
20 Oct 2024
Policy Brief: Addressing Solar Geoengineering within the CBD Framework
This policy brief highlights the fragmented governance of solar geoengineering (SG), including gaps
20 Oct 2024
The African “1% of retail” proposal: An explanation with FAQs
This paper has been produced in response to numerous requests from DSI stakeholders, including membe
19 Oct 2024
Biodiversity Baselines
Through engaging animations and practical examples from the Nature Positive Universities network, th
19 Oct 2024
Youth Priorities for CBD COP16
This document presents key youth recommendations for the agenda of COP16. It has been developed base
19 Oct 2024
Proposed Binary Indicator for Target 5
This document proposes a binary indicator for Target 5 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity F
19 Oct 2024
Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property
This Brief provides general and basic information on the interface between intellectual property and
18 Oct 2024
Protect and Promote Your Culture
Intellectual property can be a powerful tool for indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs). U
18 Oct 2024
Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions
General information on the interface between intellectual property (IP) and traditional knowledge (T
18 Oct 2024
Strengthening disaster risk reduction in national biodiversity strategies and action plans: Recommendations and guidance for governments
UNDRR’s Recommendations and guidance for governments on strengthening disaster risk reduction in Nat
18 Oct 2024
Applying the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management
This report provides a global stocktake of Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM), and an
18 Oct 2024
Time to mobilize and transform key sectors for biodiversity: A call to action
The call to action on mobilizing and transforming key sectors that has been signed by more than fift
18 Oct 2024
ADVANCING BIODIVERSITY FINANCE IN CHINA
This Brochure is a summary of the Taskforce on Biodiversity Finance’s achievements for 2023-2024, in
18 Oct 2024
Identifying Ways Forward: LSE Roundtable on Biodiversity Finance and Digital Sequence Information (Sept 2024)
Provides a summary of perspectives and outcomes from a meeting co-convened by the LSE, One World Ana
18 Oct 2024
Human Dimensions of Forest Landscape Restoration
As the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration is driving even greater investments in FLR and other ecosy
18 Oct 2024
Forest and Water on a Changing Planet: Vulnerability, Adaptation and Governance Opportunities. A Global Assessment Report
This report entitled "Forest and Water on a Changing Planet: Vulnerability, Adaptation and Governanc
18 Oct 2024
Forests and Trees for Human Health: Pathways, Impacts, Challenges and Response Options. A Global Assessment Report
On the COP Biodiversity and Health Day (agenda item "Sustainable Wildlife Management and Health"), I
18 Oct 2024
High-Level Dialogue on Nature Management, Scientific Innovation, Benefit-Sharing, and the Convention on Biological Diversity (Sept. 2024)
The Co-Chairs' summary from the High-Level Dialogue on Nature Management, Scientific Innovation, and
18 Oct 2024
A Proposal for a Three Variable Matrix Approach to Benefit Sharing: Size, Value Chain Location and DSI Use
This paper uses value chain analysis to identify and classify companies that benefit from the use of
18 Oct 2024
Future-proofing the DSI multilateral mechanism: possible implications of artificial intelligence & other upcoming technologies
This paper provides an overview of the potential implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on dig
18 Oct 2024
LSE Roundtable on Global Biodiversity Finance and Digital Sequence Information
Provides a summary of outcomes, resources and presentations, from a meeting co-convened by the LSE,
18 Oct 2024
Meeting the goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework: what is the role of digital sequence information?
This paper demonstrates that implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and achieveme
18 Oct 2024
HELCOM From global targets to regional actions - Global Biodiversity Framework and Baltic Sea Action Plan
Implementing the regional actions and reaching the goals of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP)
18 Oct 2024
Linkages and Synergies between International Instruments on Biodiversity and Climate Change
This thematic paper explores linkages and synergies between international instruments on biodiversit
18 Oct 2024
Blue Thread: Aligning National Climate and Biodiversity Strategies
This policy brief demonstrates that, despite separate mandates, the Biodiversity and Climate Convent
17 Oct 2024
Water in a heated world
The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) published the report “Water in a heated world”:
17 Oct 2024
Biodiversity: Act Now for Nature and Humanity
The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) published a Policy Paper with recommendations on
17 Oct 2024
INITIATIVE ON BIODIVERSITY FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION - Information note on progress and priorities (2024
The initiative on biodiversity for food and nutrition of the Convention on Biological Diversity aims
17 Oct 2024
Community Participatory Mapping in Cameroon
In Londji, Cameroon, both women and men participated in creating their own maps to compare and combi
16 Oct 2024
On-Farm Tree Nursery in Kenya
This poster provides a simple guide to setting up your own on-farm tree nursery, inspired by the inc
16 Oct 2024
Understanding the Targets in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF) with a Gender Lens
This Explainer Series spotlights each Target in the KM-GBF, their relevance and how each Target need
16 Oct 2024
Gender Equality and the Convention on Biological Diversity: A Compilation of Decision Texts from COP1 to COP15
This updated compilation of decisions from COP 1 to COP15 related to gender considerations in the CB
16 Oct 2024
Advancing Women’s Rights & Gender Equality in the Implementation of the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Developed by Women4Biodiversity with support from WWF International, this training module is designe
16 Oct 2024
Cost-effective Ecosystem Restoration
This report synthesises economic evidence to support ecosystem restoration policy, relevant for Targ
16 Oct 2024
IUCN Position Paper for CBD COP16 on support mechanisms
The implementation of the Biodiversity Plan needs to be supported by strong mechanisms. IUCN provide
16 Oct 2024
IUCN position paper for COP16 on technical and scientific issues
IUCN presents its views and recommendations on issues such as the scientific and technical needs for
16 Oct 2024
Increasing Coherence Between Disclosure Standards and Frameworks on Biodiversity in G20 Countries
This T20 policy brief provides recommendations to the G20 forum:1. Foster government engagement and
16 Oct 2024
Integrating Biodiversity and Social Inclusion into the G20 Sustainable Finance Taxonomies
is T20 Brasil Policy Brief “Integrating Biodiversity and Social Inclusion into G20 Sustainable Finan
16 Oct 2024
Strengthening International Cooperation for Impactful Disclosures on Nature and Biodiversity
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), recently named as “The Biodiversity Plan:
15 Oct 2024
A decade after the Nagoya Protocol – German biodiversity researchers’ perspective
The 10th anniversary of the Nagoya Protocol affords an opportunity to take stock: are we, as a globa
15 Oct 2024
COMDEKS Phase 4: Societies in Harmony with Nature
The Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative (COMDEKS) was launche
15 Oct 2024
Diálogo Informal de Ciencia y Política Pública de los Negociadores del Sur sobre DSI: Resumen de la reunión (julio 2024)
Este documento resume los resultados de una reunión convocada por el Instituto Meridian en julio de
15 Oct 2024
Southern Negotiators Science - Policy Dialogue (July 2024)
This document summarizes outcomes of a meeting convened by Meridian Institute in July 2024 in Colomb
15 Oct 2024
The Impact of Co-Existing Access and Benefit-sharing Obligations on Life Science Companies
This paper provides a legal analysis of interactions between national access and benefit-sharing (AB
15 Oct 2024
Recognizing Indigenous Interests: Labeling DSI with Provenance Metadata
This policy bite focuses on the governance of data relevant to Indigenous Peoples and local communit
15 Oct 2024
Understanding the Use and Provision of DSI
This policy piece provides an overview of the use and provision of DSI globally, including how much
15 Oct 2024
What Does Open Access to DSI Mean for Researchers?
This policy piece provides an overview of open access to DSI, including the four key qualities of an
15 Oct 2024
Royaumont Dialogue on the CBD Multilateral Benefit-sharing Mechanism
A joint statement from representatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, business, and ac
15 Oct 2024
Gender and DSI: A Brief Guide for Policy-makers
This paper provides an overview of the intersection between issues related to digital sequence infor
15 Oct 2024
Dialogue on the Design of Global Fund(s) from the Use of DSI (October 2023)
This document summarizes key outcomes of a meeting convened by Meridian Institute in October 2023 in
15 Oct 2024
European User Perspectives on the CBD Multilateral Mechanism for Benefit-sharing from the Use of DSI (March 2024)
This document summarizes key outcomes of a meeting convened by Meridian Institute in March 2024 whic
15 Oct 2024
IUCN SSC guidelines on human-wildlife conflict and coexistence : first edition
As human-wildlife conflicts become more frequent, serious and widespread worldwide, they are notorio
15 Oct 2024
Measuring business progress under Target 15
What progress are large, international companies making towards assessing and disclosing their natur
15 Oct 2024
Policy Guidelines on national implementation of Target 16 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
The report aims to support Parties in integrating Target 16 into their NBSAPs by defining the specif
15 Oct 2024
Vision and contributions of Indigenous Youth towards COP-16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Based on the recommendations of the "Training Workshop: Indigenous Youth as Guardians of Biodiversit
15 Oct 2024
Climate intervention research, conservation, and ecosystem services and benefits in the Convention on Biological Diversity
This paper notes the urgent need for increased research on climate intervention and its possible imp
9 Oct 2024