The tables below present activities facilitated by the Secretariat in preparation for SBI 6 and SBI 7, which would require actions by Parties, in support of their advanced planning. These tables are being updated on regular basis.
Status of the Preparation for SBI 6 (16-19 February 2026)
Agenda Items (Source Decisions) | Actions expected by SBI | Intersessional Activities | Timeframe 2025 (Notification issued) | Types of Actions Expected by Parties and Observers |
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I Nominations/Registrations | II Submission of Information | III Submission of Peer-Review comments |
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Item 3. (a) Resource Mobilization (Decision 16/34) | SBI will consider progress in preparing the discussion on RM at SBI-6, including the outcomes of the following studies: relationship between debt sustainability and the implementation of the Convention; review of implementation of the guidance on biodiversity finance mechanisms; and relationship between biodiversity and climate finance. Its recommendation will likely not include a draft decision yet but may provide further guidance on how to prepare for the RM discussion at SBI-7. | Engagement of consultants to prepare the referenced studies A workshop on RM is proposed to take place in Rome, Italy, back-to-back to SBI-6 (from 10 to 13 February 2026). | August-October 2025 10-13 February 2026 | X | | |
Item 3. (b) Financial Mechanism (Decision 16/33) | SBI will consider further guidance referred to in decision 16/33 (ii) draft ToR for GEF10 needs assessment (iii) draft TOR for the 7th review of effectiveness. SBI will also consider strategic options to engage agencies and other international processes in support of KMGBF | Implement GEF9 funding needs assessment Engage with GEF9 replenishment negotiation Identify options to address agency bottlenecks in consultation with partner organizations | 9 May- 30 June 2025 notification (2025-066) Q2-Q3 Q3 | | X | |
Item 4. Update on NBSAPs, national targets and national reporting (Decision 16/32) | Recommendation to encourage Parties to submit NBSAPs, targets and reports, including in the context of the global review of progress in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework | Submission of NBSAPs, national targets and national reports | Ongoing compilation and analysis of information as it is received | | X | |
Item 5. Mid-term review of the implementation of the Gender Plan of Action 2023-2030 (Decision 15/11) | Consider mid-term review and draft recommendation to COP 17 | Synthesis and analysis of views and peer review of the report on the midterm review | Notification for submission of views September-October 2025 | | X | |
Item 6. Capacity-building and development and technical and scientific cooperation (Decision 16/3) | Consideration of solutions to address capability gaps identified by the IAG and draft ToRs for the evaluation of the LTSF and TSC Mechanism. Recommendation for COP 17 | Informal Advisory Group on TSC (IAG) to find solutions to address capability gaps and review the draft terms of reference (2 meetings in 2025) | First IAG meeting (online) 5-6 August 2025 Online forum for IAG members – open until 10 September 2025 Second IAG meeting (in person) 30 September to 2 October 2025 | | | |
Item 7. Cooperation with other conventions and international organizations (Decision 16/35) | SBI will consider a report of actions taken by other conventions to support the KMGBF and actions taken by the Secretariat, conventions and international organizations to enhance cooperation. Will also consider a draft recommendation for COP 17. | Participation in and/or contribution to cooperation-related activities with other conventions and international organizations The report on activities on cooperation with other conventions and international organizations will cover the period September 2024 to November 2025. | March to November 2025 Notification issued in September 2025 | | | |
Item 8. Specialized international access and benefit-sharing instruments in the context of Article 4, paragraph 4, of the Nagoya Protocol (Decision NP 5/8) | Consider the synthesis of views of information with regards to specialised international access and benefit sharing instruments and draft recommendation for COP-MOP 6 | Submission of views on specialised international and access and benefit sharing instruments | 14 March to 3 October 2025 (2025-033) | | X | |
Item 9. Options to further improve the effectiveness of processes under the Convention and its Protocols (Decision 16/25) | Consider proposals for further improving the effectiveness of meetings under the Convention and its Protocols, with a view to developing draft decisions for consideration by COP 17, COP-MOP 12 and COP-MOP 6 | Consultancy to assist with research and consultations and preparation of document Survey for Bureau members View from Parties and observers to be collected | July 2025 Q3 Notification to be issued in Q3 | | X X | |
Item 10. Administrative and budgetary matters – functional review of the Secretariat (Decisions 15/34) and 16/28) | SBI to consider the results of the external in-depth functional review of the structure of the Secretariat | Functional Review being undertaken by external consultants | March to November 2025 | | | |
