Strategic importance of knowledge management for the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity is well recognized, as outlined in Target 21 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). As the world takes stock of the collective progress in the implementation of the GBF, the progress on Target 21, including availability and accessibility of knowledge on biodiversity action, especially that of non-state actors is of interest, not only from a knowledge management perspective but also with respect to principles of inclusion and equity and the whole of society approach to GBF implementation.

PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet is a multi-stakeholder knowledge management initiative, designed to document, share, and scale up effective biodiversity conservation and sustainable development solutions. As of May 2026, PANORAMA platform features over 1,800 Solutions shared by almost 1,300 practitioners from around the world, accessible in 14 languages. These ‘Solutions’ are implementation experiences documented by knowledge holders themselves including indigenous peoples, local communities, youth, civil society organizations and others.

This side event aims to introduce PANORAMA as an inclusive knowledge management initiative that makes actionable knowledge accessible while fostering peer-to-peer learning. In addition to a hands-on demonstration of the platform, the session will feature a discussion with non-state actors, including youth, indigenous peoples, local communities and civil society organizations on their perspectives on opportunities and challenges of inclusive knowledge management.  

Expected outcomes include strengthened understanding of available knowledge management tools and initiatives, and practice-based insights on inclusive knowledge management that can contribute to the review of progress on GBF implementation, specifically Target 21.

Target audience is CBD Parties, practitioners, CSOs, youth, indigenous peoples and local community representatives and others.