Background and rational 

The implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) requires Parties to translate ambitious global commitments into concrete national policies, actions, monitoring systems and reporting mechanisms. 

At COP16, Parties recognized that a broad range of scientific and technical tools and guidance to support implementation of the Framework already exists and emphasized the need to strengthen their uptake and practical use. Yet many Parties continue to face challenges in accessing, interpreting and applying available knowledge to support decision-making and implementation. 

Science-policy initiatives, research projects and expert networks have been developing a wide range of briefs and knowledge products – including policy briefs, technical briefs, factsheets – addressing biodiversity-related decision making and implementation of the Framework. However, the growing availability of these products doesn’t equal increased uptake. There is still limited understanding of which types of knowledge products are useful, usable, and used in decision-making. Scientists, negotiators, and policymakers may have different expectations regarding the content, format, timing, and purpose of these products. 

This side event will provide a platform for dialogue between these actors in order to better understand how to identify knowledge needs, how to prioritize topics, what type of knowledge product is appropriate in different contexts, and how users can be involved in their development while preserving scientific credibility and independence. Through concrete examples and shared experiences, participants will explore the diversity of products currently used and discuss how scientific knowledge can support implementation of the KMGBF, facilitate informed decision-making and contribute to achieving the Framework's goals and targets. 

Key questions to address