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Delegates to UN Biodiversity Convention conclude meeting and provide strong scientific basis to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Science body of UN Biodiversity Convention meets in Nairobi to agree on scientific and technical measures to support the implementation of the global biodiversity targets.

Governments advance negotiations on ambitious global biodiversity framework but require more time

29 March 2022 – Following 15 days of negotiation in Geneva, world governments have produced a strong basis for a post 2020 global biodiversity framework to safeguard the health of the planet, scheduled for final agreement at UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China this year.

Nations Convene in Geneva to Set Stage for UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15), Advance Text of Proposed Framework to Safeguard Nature

13 March 2022 – Three meetings critical to developing an ambitious and transformative post-2020 global biodiversity framework to safeguard nature resume in-person sessions on Monday, 14 March in Geneva, Switzerland.

New dates announced for resumed sessions of UN Biodiversity Convention’s two subsidiary bodies and post-2020 global biodiversity framework working group

22 December 2021 – The physical meeting of the resumed sessions of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) scientific and implementation bodies, and the working group tasked with developing the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, have been rescheduled for March 2022 in Geneva, Switze ...

UN Biodiversity Convention postpones in-person resumed sessions of its two subsidiary bodies and working group on post-2020 global biodiversity framework

2 December 2021 – Due to the uncertainties posed by the recent emergence of the Omicron variant, and the resulting travel measures and restrictions imposed in certain countries, the resumed sessions of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) scientific and implementation bodies, as well a ...

UN Biodiversity Convention pauses virtual meetings essential to development of post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Montreal, 14 June 2021 – Following six weeks of virtual meetings, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has completed the first part of the meetings of its scientific and implementation subsidiary bodies, essential to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework due f ...

UN Biodiversity Convention holds virtual meetings essential to development of post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Montreal, 2 May 2021 - UN Biodiversity Convention’s two subsidiary bodies holding virtual meetings over May and June.

UN Biodiversity Convention confirms dates for subsidiary body meetings critical to development of post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Montreal, 9 April 2021– Dates and modalities have been confirmed for the twenty-fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-24), and the third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-3), two meetings essential to the development o ...

UN Biodiversity Convention’s science body holds online informal session to exchange views on key biodiversity issues

Montreal, 16 February 2021 – With the participation of 2000 pre-registered participants, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) subsidiary body on science will hold an informal session on 17-19, 24-26 February to prepare for the formal meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Tec ...

Government pandemic spending measures continue to harm biodiversity: UN Biodiversity Convention discusses biodiversity, One Health and response to COVID-19

15 December 2020 – Government recovery spending continues to harm biodiversity, even as scientists show the importance of halting the loss of nature to prevent future pandemics, the global body charged with protecting the variety of life on Earth heard today.

Revised dates and venue announced for two critical UN Biodiversity Convention meetings

2 April 2020 – Two meetings of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) permanent subsidiary bodies originally scheduled for May 2020 and then rescheduled for August/September 2020 will now take place in August 2020.

UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s science body provides advice critical for next year’s UN Biodiversity Conference

1 December 2019 – The Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) subsidiary body on science suggested elements of the science base that will be used at next year’s biennial UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China that will include discussions on an ambitious, transformative and effective p ...

The UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s science body meets to lay groundwork for next year’s critical UN Biodiversity Conference

25 November 2019 – Over the next five days, the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) body on science will meet to lay the groundwork for negotiations to prepare the next year’s UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China and achieve an ambitious and effective post-2020 global biodiversit ...

Governments embark on transformative agenda to achieve global biodiversity targets and prepare the way forward beyond 2020

18 July 2018 – Inspired by discussions on the possibilities of transformational change, a keynote address by Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar, and a celebration of indigenous culture, more than 1,000 delegates from around the world concluded two critical meetings of the UN Convention on Biologi ...

UN Biodiversity Convention’s science and implementation bodies meet to lay groundwork for post-2020 global biodiversity framework negotiations

2 July 2018 – Over the next two weeks, the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) bodies on science and implementation will meet to provide further guidance on accelerated efforts to achieve the Aichi Biodiversity Targets by the end of the year 2020, and to lay the groundwork for negotiation ...

Science body of UN Biodiversity Convention adopts key recommendations that will inform discussions on post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Delegates to the science body of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) closed their meeting this week, sending a number of recommendations to the next UN Biodiversity Conference that set the stage for achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, and preparation of the post-2020 global b ...

Science body of UN Biodiversity Convention meets to lay foundation for post-2020 global biodiversity targets

11 December 2017 – The science body under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meets this week to discuss a wide array of biodiversity-related issues critical for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and tackling climate change.

Science body of UN convention on biodiversity provides advice to enhance progress towards achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets

The twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-20) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came to a close on 30 April 2016 with the adoption of a number of key recommendations that provide the scientific basis for enhanced implemen ...

International biodiversity meeting to evaluate progress at the half-way point of the UN Decade on Biodiversity

One of the main bodies under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CDB) is set to meet next week to discuss issues that will accelerate progress in implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and achieving its Aichi Biodiversity Targets.

Science body of biodiversity convention paves way for further implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020

Montreal, 9 November 2015 – Governments at an international biodiversity science meeting have agreed on a set of actions for the further implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020.

Biodiversity meeting to examine effectiveness of measures to implement global biodiversity plan

Montreal, 30 October 2015 – Some 600 delegates from around the world will gather together in Montreal, Canada, next week to examine the effectiveness of measures taken by Governments to implement the global biodiversity agenda and mainstream biodiversity into sustainable development through impl ...

Governments review science base for achievement of global biodiversity targets

Governments finished a week of deliberations on scientific issues that will inform future national efforts under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Biodiversity Targets.

Scientific body of global biodiversity treaty adopts eight recommendations

Montreal, 21 November 2011 – At the first meeting of the Convention’s Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical, and Technological Advice since the adoption of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 at the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention, held last October ...

Scientific body of global biodiversity treaty discusses biodiversity indicators at Montreal meeting

Montreal, 7 November 2011 – Global experts are meeting this week to discuss ways to measure progress on the achievement of the Global Strategy for Biodiversity. Over 600 delegates are in Montreal for the fifteenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice ...

Mobilizing Science for Achieving the 2010 Biodiversity Targets

Rome – 18 February 2008. The scientific body of the Convention on Biological Diversity is meeting this week for the first time in Rome, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to review the implementation of the Convention’s programmes of work o ...

Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice Concludes its Twelfth Session.

Paris, 9 July 2007. The twelfth meeting of the Convention’s Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, held in Paris at the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) from 2 to 6 July 2007, concluded successfully last Fr ...

The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Launches New Data Portal

The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) launched a new data portal during a side-event, at the margins of the twelfth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA), which opened this morning at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

French Minister of Environment and Nicolas Hulot Address the Opening Meeting of SBSTTA 12 In Paris

Paris, 2 July 2007: The twelfth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 12) opened today at UNESCO headquarters, in Paris. The meeting was opened by the Chair of SBSTTA, Mr. Christian Prip. Key speakers at the opening ceremony included: Mr. Jean- ...

Building a Global Scientific Alliance on Biodiversity and Climate Change, Paris, 2-6 July 2007.

International scientific experts and policy makers will gather at UNESCO headquarters in Paris from 2 to 6 July 2007 for the twelfth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Central to their discussions ...

Avian Flu May Prove Big Threat to Biological Diversity.

Experts at Convention on Biological Diversity Meeting Call for More Action to Curb Rise in Infectious Diseases

First ever scientific assessment of the impact of avian flu on wildlife and biodiversity launched.

The first ever scientific assessment of the impact of avian flu on wildlife and biodiversity will be carried out by international experts from around the world in conjunction with the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, to be held in Curitib ...

In dry and sub-humid lands, stronger institutions needed to protect biodiversity

Montreal 25 November 2005 – The Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention on Biological Diversity will hold its eleventh meeting from 28 November to 2 December 2005 in Montreal. Representatives of 187 governments and the European Community will ...

Convention on Biological Diversity to discuss island biodiversity, 2010 biodiversity target and Millennium Ecosystem Assessment

The Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention on Biological Diversity will hold its tenth meeting from 7 to 11 February 2005 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, with generous support from the government of Thailand.

Protected Areas and Technology Transfer focus of Biodiversity Meeting

The ninth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-9) meeting in Montreal, 10-14 November, 2003. More than 500 delegates will review progress in implementation of the CBD's extensive work programmes and cross-cutting issues, and consider proposals f ...

Mountain biodiversity gets world’s attention

Montreal, 3 March 2003 – Specialists and officials from the 187 Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity are meeting in Montreal from 10 to 14 March to assess the current status of mountain biological diversity, as well as the human pressures on mountain ecosystems

Concrete actions to preserve world’s forest ecosystems should be accelerated

Montreal, 8 November 2001 – Experts from the 182 Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity are meeting in Montreal from 12 to 16 November to assess the threats facing the world’s forests and to identify practical solutions