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Observations of the Ramsar Convention Secretariat on Inland Waters, Wetlands and Water and the Strategic Plan of the CBD Post 2010; Including Outcome-Oriented Goals and Targets, and Associated Indicators
Implementation of Article 10 of the Convention (Sustainable Use of Biodiversity) and Application of the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines
In-depth review of the implementation of the programme of work on mountain biological diversity
In-depth review of the programme of work on the biological diversity of inland water ecosystems
In-depth review of the implementation of the programme of work on marine and coastal biological diversity
In-depth review of the implementation of the programme of work on protected areas
In-depth review of the work on biodiversity and climate change
In-depth reviews of implementation of the programme of work on Article 10 of the Convention (sustainable use of biodiversity) and application of the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines
Third edition of the Global Biodiversity Outlook: implications for the future implementation of the Convention
Proposals for a consolidated update of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation
Examination of the outcome-oriented goals and targets (and associated indicators) and consideration of their possible adjustment for the period beyond 2010
Agricultural biodiversity
Consideration of proposals related to the programme of work on dry and sub-humid lands
Forest biodiversity: Collaboration with the UNFF secretariat and report on cooperation on the monitoring of forest biodiversity and on clarifying the definitions of forest and forest types
Further work on gaps and inconsistencies in the international regulatory framework on invasive alien species introduced as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, as live bait and live food, and best practices for addressing the risks associated with their introduction
Global Taxonomy Initiative: results and lessons learned from regional taxonomic needs assessments and identification of priorities
Incentive measures (Article 11)
New and emerging issues
Ways and means to improve the effectiveness of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice
How effectively is Article 10(c) – to protect and encourage customary sustainable use of biodiversity - implemented at the local and national levels? During this side event, Indigenous peoples and support organisations from Bangladesh, Suriname, Guyana, Cameroon and Thailand will present and di ...
This event is to share and inform delegates attending the SBSTTA on UNEP's past and ongoing work on biodiversity that is intended to support the implementation of some of the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
The side event will present the results from the "Futures Workshop" on key issues and challenges to enhance implementation of CBD/POWPA in a post 2010 context.
Presentation of the draft report of the Ad hoc Technical Expert Group on Biodiversity and Climate Change.
Through the implementation of climate change mitigation measures it is likely that co-benefits, such as biodiversity conservation and the maintenance of ecosystem services, can be gained in addition to emission reductions. Jointly organised by BfN, the LifeWeb Initiative and UNEP-WCMC, this side ...
Water is the most important natural resource on the planet. It is central to sustainable development. Achieving water security in the face of global over-use of water, and in the face of climate change, is already one of the highest environment issues on the political, business and public agenda ...
The Satoyama Initiative is a global effort led by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MoEJ) and the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) which aims to understand, maintain and restore socio-ecological production landscapes or human-influenced natural environmen ...
To show the progress in the implementation of the program of work of protected area in the Amazon Biome, as a way to build complementarity with national systems, to better achieve fully representative conservation focusing particularly on the maintenance of ecosystem services for adaptation, in ...
Biodiversity is fundamental to resilient ecosystems, which are themselves key for climate stability. Agricultural biodiversity is crucial for ensuring food supply, especially in times of unstable climate. In contrast, industrial agriculture damages ecosystems and biodiversity, while accelerati ...
The National and International Level Recommendations towards a more Sustainable Use of Bushmeat will be addressed by SBSTTA as part of item 3.1.6 of the provisional agenda on the implementation of Article 10 of the Convention (Sustainable Use of Biodiversity). The review of implementation inclu ...
This side event, will present the main findings of the Global Biodiversity Outlook-3, drawing upon the analysis of CBD Indicators by the authours of the paper recently published in Science (Butchart et al, April 29th). The event will also provide an introduction to a study of projections of 21s ...
The completely revised and updated PoWPA web portal on the CBD website is unveiled with new functionalities including thousands of easily searchable resources and an e-curriculum on the PoWPA.
At the side event the policy brief 'Making African Forests Fit for Climate Change' will be launched and the results of the underlying scientific assessment led by IUFRO will be presented. Special emphasis will be placed on forest biodiversity and climate change.
This side event is an introduction to the Global Ocean Biodiversity Initiative (GOBI). Speakers will provide illustrations of how this international partnership is advancing the scientific basis for conserving biological diversity in the deep seas and open oceans. The work under this initiative ...
This event will feature scientific and legal experts on ocean fertilization and other geoengineering technologies. Following the adoption of the CBD decision in 2008 which constituted a de facto moratorium on ocean fertilization, there have been many developments in the field of geoengineering ...
Case examples, distilled lessons and tools will be presented and distributed to the side event's participants providing practical support to the implementation of PoWPA and, in particular, its element no.2 on Governance, participation, equity and benefit sharing
Parties to the CBD set a number of targets for the world’s protected areas to be met in terrestrial habitats by 2010 and in marine habitats by 2012. These targets include 1) protecting at least 10% of each of the world’s ecoregions, 2) protecting areas of particular importance to biodiversity, a ...
Representatives of several eastern and southern African countries will report on their successes and needs in developing national biodiversity indicators. They will present some indicators developed during 2009 and 2010, their impact so far, and the lessons learnt about the capacity required to ...
Sustainable management of forests including conservation is a vital part of the solution to solving two of the most pressing environmental issues: climate change and biodiversity loss. Reducing deforestation and forest degradation is a challenge that requires coordination between experts working ...
Join the CBD Secretariat and partners for an overview of progress and opportunities through the LifeWeb Initiative*. Specific projects that address climate change and secure livelihoods through biodiversity conservation will be highlighted. A recently-developed web-based mapping tool to estima ...
The side event will present Biocultural Community Protocols as one approach by which indigenous and local communities can set out terms on how they expect other stakeholders to engage with them regarding their natural resources and traditional knowledge. BCPs can reference customary as well as n ...
Indigenous peoples from various countries will present their experience concerning the implementation of the PoWPA, assess effects on biodiversity and indigenous peoples, and provide recommendations for the future.
This side event will focus on coral reefs, the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems, and the need for a global emergency strategy to ensure their protection and restoration. The crisis facing coral reefs through the combined effects of climate change and direct anthropogenic impacts was hig ...
This side event, jointly organised by DIVERSITAS and UNEP-WCMC, will present the main findings of the Global Biodiversity Outlook-3, and the associated study: "Biodiversity Scenarios: projections of 21st century changes in biodiversity and associated ecosystem services". This assessment is based ...
Work at RBG Kew, Missouri Botanical Garden and collaborators to create a Working List of Plant Species is being combined with the wider work of Catalogue of Life to create a taxonomic framework for all known species of Plants, Animals, Fungi and Micro-organisms.
The side event will provide further information on the collaboration between the UNFF and CBD Secretariat, including proposed joint capacity building activities.
The status and trends of biodiversity (with emphasis on bird species) following the 'Pressure- State- Response' monitoring framework was measured within protected areas in 13 African countries. The results of the baseline and monitoring studies will be presented during a workshop and panel discu ...
Review of progress and discussion on next steps in implementing the Programme of Work on Protected Areas in the West Africa Marine Ecoregion (Cape Verde, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia). A multi-stakeholder event with governments, development agencies and civil society or ...
The 2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership draws on the outputs and experiences of over 40 partner organizations, as well as a range of Parties, MEA bodies and the private sector in understanding the challenges faced in monitoring progress towards a global biodiversity target. Highlighting the ...
Regional Seas Biodiversity Outlook
Worldwide, specific agricultural systems and landscapes have been created, shaped and maintained by generations of farmers and herders based on diverse natural resources, using locally adapted management practices. These traditional and unique agricultural systems have resulted in well-balanced ...