Notification 2025-151

Dear Sir or Madam,

In decision 16/19, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health, as a voluntary plan for supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, complementary to the guidance contained in decisions XIII/6, 14/4, and 15/29. In paragraph 9 of the same decision, the Conference of the Parties requested the Executive Secretary to enhance and strengthen cooperation with international organizations and the secretariats of other multilateral environmental, health and human rights agreements with regard to biodiversity and health interlinkages, consistent with international obligations.

In response to this request, the Secretariat is convening an information webinar on “Advancing the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity to support the full enjoyment of all human rights, including the right to health and the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment” to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The webinar is aimed at strengthening the understanding of the important connection between biodiversity, health and human rights from the perspective of diverse stakeholders and rights-holders. 

The webinar will take place on 21 January 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) and will be conducted in English. A recording will be made available on the CBD website after the event. To participate, please register here. Registered participants will receive a confirmation e-mail with information on how to join the session. 

Thank you and I look forward to your participation in this webinar. 

Please accept, Sir, Madam, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Signed) Astrid Schomaker

Executive Secretary