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2023 United Nations High-Level Political Forum

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/JL/ML/GD/90794 (2023-004)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points and ABS Focal Points

Mother nature to the rescue

If we thought we could build our way out of the climate and biodiversity crisis with more advanced human technology, the Covid-19 pandemic taught us that we are far more vulnerable to the powers of nature than we previously dared to admit, and that working with instead of against nature is the o ...

Study finds edible fungi could support transition to net zero

An Honorary Professor from the University of Stirling has made a breakthrough in resolving a key conflict in the world's quest for net zero—how to reconcile tree planting and food production.

Disaster looms for eastern Himalayas

The Himalayan region is torn between competing interests. It is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. It is the cradle of the river systems of Asia. The Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra and Amu Darya all originate in the Himalayan glaciers. The Himalayan region also contributes to economic d ...

2020 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/CS/88984 (2020-047)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, and ABS Focal Points

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019: Acting Together to Achieving the three objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity will ensure that the children of today and tomorrow, along with their families and communities, can enjoy the benefits of nature and escape the trap of poverty and environmental degradation.

Statement by Dr Cristiana Pașca Palmer, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication Of Poverty 17 October 2019

Composition of the Informal Advisory Group on Mainstreaming of Biodiversity

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/ML/OH/GD/87855 (2019-045)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points, relevant stakeholders, organizations and initiatives

2019 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/ML/GD/87836 (2019-002)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, and ABS Focal Points

Invitation to Register for Part Two of the Massive Open Online Course “Introduction to Resilience for Development”

Reference: SCBD/IMS/ET/CP/86916 (2018-012)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points, other Governments, IPLCs and relevant organizations

2018 high-level political forum on sustainable development

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/ML/CR/87028 (2018-005)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Invitation to Register for a Free Massive Open Online Course Series “Introduction to Resilience for Development”

Reference: SCBD/IMS/RS/ET/CP/86916 (2017-106)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points, IPLCs and relevant organizations

Input of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity to the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, 10 to 19 July 2017, New York, Unites States of America

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/SO/GD/86553 (2017-045)
To: CBD National Focal Points, relevant organizations and stakeholders

Twentieth Session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

8 - 12 May 2017, Geneva, Switzerland

Agreements reached on actions to integrate biodiversity in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and tourism sectors and to achieve the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development

Decision XII/5: Biodiversity for poverty eradication and sustainable development

Reference: SCBD/MCO/AF/ML/GD/85691 (2016-078)
To: CBD National Focal Points, International Organizations, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

International Expert Workshop on Biodiversity Mainstreaming

17 - 19 November 2015, Mexico City, Mexico

Poverty eradication is one of the greatest global challenges facing us today. Fortunately, the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of biodiversity can provide solutions to a range of societal challenges and is critical to achieving the newly adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Message of the CBD Executive Secretary, Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 OCTOBER 2015

Preparation for the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/CR/84948 (2015-099)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Workshop on an Inter-sectoral Dialogue for Enhancing the Mainstreaming of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in National and Sectoral Policies, Rabat, Morocco - 29 September to 1 October 2015

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/ACO/fd/84597 (2015-057)
To: CBD National Focal Points of the following countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Morocco and Niger

Today, the Minister of Environment of the Republic of Korea presented United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with three major outcomes of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 12) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on the role of biodiversity for sustainable development, for transmittal to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Major sustainable development outcomes of biodiversity meeting to be transmitted to 69th session of UN General Assembly for consideration in post-2015 Development Agenda

Today, the Minister of Environment of the Republic of Korea presented United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with three major outcomes of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 12) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on the role of biodiversity for sustainabl ...

Biodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals

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UNEP/CBD/COP/12/INF/16

Assessment of Barriers to the Implementation of Decisions of the Convention Related to Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development

Training Session on “Ecosystem Natural Capital Accounts: A Quick Start Package”, 10-12 October 2014 – Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea

Reference: SCBDIMPO/AFIDB/83936 (2014-120)
To: CBD Focal Points, international and non-governmental organizations, indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders

Results of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/DA/83759 (2014-096)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Biological diversity and ecosystems featured prominently in the proposal of a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals of the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly agreed by acclamation to forward to the General Assembly, setting the stage for better links between the implementation of the biodiversity agenda of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the post-2015 sustainable development agenda.

Essential role of biodiversity and ecosystems for sustainable development recognised in Sustainable Development Goals

Biological diversity and ecosystems featured prominently in the proposal of a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals of the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly agreed by acclamation to forward to the General Ass ...

UNEP/CBD/WGRI/5/INF/25

Introduction and Proposed Goals and Targets on Sustainable Development for the Post2015 Development Agenda

Recommendation 5/8

Biodiversity for poverty eradication and sustainable development

UNEP/CBD/WGRI/5/INF/21

Aid to Biodiversity and OECD DAC Work on Rio Markers, Biodiversity and Development

UNEP/CBD/WGRI/5/INF/12

Integration of Biodiversity and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets in the Processes to Develop Sustainable Development Goals and the Post-2015 Development Agenda

UNEP/CBD/WGRI/5/INF/11

Progress Report on the Work of the Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development

UNEP/CBD/WGRI/5/6

Report on Progress Made to Address Biodiversity in Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development

Executive Secretary Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias addresses the eighth session of the Open Working Group on SDGs in New York.

Engagement in the processes to develop the post-2015 United Nations development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

Reference: SCBD/MPO/AF/NP/82985 (2013-112)
To: All CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Second Meeting of the Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development

4 - 6 December 2013, Chennai, India

Composition of the Expert Group and Observers for Second Meeting of the Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development, Chennai, India, 4-6 December 2013

Reference: SCBD/MPO/NP/DB/ES/82819 (2013-093)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Message of the CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the Occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October2013

Message of the CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, on the Occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October2013

15th Annual BIOECON Conference Conservation and Development: Exploring Conflicts and Challenges

18 - 20 September 2013, Cambridge, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Call for nominations for the Second Meeting of the Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development Chennai, India, 4-6 December 2013

Reference: SCBD/MPO/NP/DB/ES/82369 (2013-075)
To: CBD National Focal Points, other Governments and relevant organizations

UNEP/CBD/WG-RI/3/2/ADD1

Integration of Biodiversity into Poverty Reduction and Development

UNEP/CBD/WG-RI/4/10

Multi-Year Plan of Action for South-South Cooperation on Biodiversity for Development

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/33/REV1

Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/4

Compilation of Comments on the Dehradun Recommendations Submitted to the Executive Secretary

UNEP/CBD/WG-RI/4/INF/11

Proceedings from the Expert Group Meeting on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development and the Expert Group Analysis of the Root Causes of, and Interlinkages between, Biodiversity Loss and Poverty

UNEP/CBD/WG-RI/4/5

Biodiversity and Development: Report of the Expert Meeting on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development

UNEP/CBD/EM-SSC/1/3

Report of the Brainstorming Meeting on South-South Cooperation on Biodiversity, 6-8 November 2006, Montreal

UNEP/CBD/EM-SSC/1/3

Report of the Brainstorming Meeting on South-South Cooperation on Biodiversity, 6-8 November 2006, Montreal

UNEP/CBD/EM-BD&DC/1/2

Report of the Expert Meeting on Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Development Cooperation

UNEP/CBD/EM-BD&DC/1/INF/1

Notes on Progress in Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Development Cooperation & Key Considerations for Moving Forward

UNEP/CBD/COP/10/18/ADD1/REV1

Multi-Year Plan of Action for South-South Cooperation on Biodiversity for Development

UNEP/CBD/COP/10/INF/3

Report of the International Conference on Biological and Cultural Diversity for Development

UNEP/CBD/COP/10/INF/36

Outcomes of the Pan-African Conference on Biodiversity: "Biodiversity and Poverty Alleviation: What Opportunities for Africa"?

UNEP/CBD/EM-SSC/2/1

Provisional Agenda (unedited)

UNEP/CBD/EM-SSC/2/3

Draft Multi-Year Plan of Action for South-South Cooperation on Biodiversity for Development

UNEP/CBD/EM-SSC/2/4

Report of the Meeting

UNEP/CBD/EM-SSC/3/1

Provisional Agenda

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Libreville Declaration on Biodiversity and Poverty Alleviation in Africa

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Common position for the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

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Road map for a green economy in Africa

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Road map for a pan-African committee for the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services

UNEP/CBD/WG-RI/3/INF/2

Implementation of Activities Related to Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Development and Poverty Reduction

UNEP/CBD/EM-BD&DC/1/1

Provisional Agenda

UNEP/CBD/EM-BD&DC/1/1/ADD1

Annotations to the Provisional Agenda

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Information Notes for Participants

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Chairman's report of the Trondheim/UN Conference on Ecosytems and people--Biodiversity for development--The road to 2010 and beyond, 29 October - 2 November 2007

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/INF/15

Biological Diversity of Inland Water Ecosystems: Linkages between the conservation and sustainable use of the biological diversity of inland water ecosystems and poverty alleviation/sustainable livelihoods, including human health considerations

9th International Convention on Environment and Development

8 - 12 July 2013, Havana, Cuba

Engagement in the processes to develop the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

Reference: SCBD/ITS/NP/DB/LZ/81424 (2013-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points

BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN ASIA PACIFIC APFED SHOWCASE EXPERIENCE

The Convention on Biological Diversity, signed by 193 countries, explicitly recognizes that biodiversity is the foundation of economic productivity, prosperity, sustainable development, and ultimately, poverty eradication. It calls for ecosystem services to be incorporated into national account ...

Biodiversity as an engine of inclusive green growth

Biodiversity and livelihoods are inextricably linked and provides for the needs for over 400 million people in south Asia alone. The linkages between biodiversity and poverty are complex and not fully understood due to their free availability as public goods, undervaluation, not considered as ex ...

Regional Development Banks – Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Africa, Asia and Latin America

This event will create a platform for senior representatives of the three regional development banks for Africa, Asia and Latin America to present their perspectives on mainstreaming biodiversity in their operations and in supporting countries in their regions within the framework of the 2011-20 ...

Issues at the intersection of poverty and critical ecosystems

The event includes presentations by Royal Bank of Scotland and some of their NGO partners of their work done in the space of providing sustainable livelihoods to communities that are located in the buffer zones or corridors of our wildlife protected areas and so, dependent on their resources. Th ...

Indigenous Women- Stewards of Traditional Knowledge

The Indigenous Women's Biodiversity Network (IWBN) will share their experiences and lessons learned as stewards of traditional knowledge.

International REDD Plus Architecture and its Relevance for Developing Countries

Forests are a natural resource of global concern. They offer a range of ecosystem services including carbon sequestration having benefits that cross borders. Forests have been an issue of priority for international and national policy and a subject of much debate and discussion for the past 20 y ...

Community Wellbeing: A flexible approach to measure progress from the ground up?

The event examines the possibility of measuring community wellbeing as a measure of progress integrating contextual concerns (relating to development and resource availabilities) and global objectives.The event will highlight methodological approaches to capture community wellbeing within socio- ...

Biodiversity, Poverty and Development: A Scenario of Indigenous Peoples in India

The event will feature Indigenous leaders from India and other experts as panelists to present the issues and challenges being posed to indigenous peoples by mining, mega-dams, privatization of water and rapid loss of biodiversity in indigenous territories. The event will also highlight issues o ...

Biodiversity and Community health: operationalizing linkages between conservation and development on the ground

The interlinkages between biodiversity and health are well recognized. However, the need and potential of strengthening traditional understanding and practices related to health at the community level is an area that has not been sufficiently addressed in planning processes. Unlike mainstream he ...

Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Poverty Eradication and Development Processes

Follow up on Parties' responses to online an questionnaire on mainstreaming biodiversity into poverty eradication and development processes

"Biodiversity, development and culture": critical reflections on the Brazilian contemporary experiences.

Brazil has one of the highest rates of biodiversity and is considered one of the mega-diverse countries. Currently, the country is experiencing a time of economic stability and growth, where development policies are a priority of the current government. Discussions on the new Forest Code, the li ...

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/33/ADD1

Elements for Terms of Reference for the Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/40

Development of Poverty-Biodiversity Indicators and Their Eventual Application

Global Canopy Programme presentation on the revised `Little Biodiversity Finance Book`

Global Canopy Programme presentation on the revised `Little Biodiversity Finance Book`

Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Poverty Eradication and Development Processes

Summary of answers that Parties provided to a questionnaire on mainstreaming biodiversity into poverty eradication and development.

Recommendation 4/4

Biodiversity for poverty eradication and development

Biofuels and biodiversity: tackling the real issues

The evidence from many parts of the world shows how the push for biofuels and biomass for energy is having serious, often irreversible impacts on indigenous peoples, local communities and biodiversity. Furthermore biofuels incur a carbon debt at a time when we should sharply reduce emissions and ...

REDD+ safeguards

An information session about safeguards initiatives of the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility; the UN REDD Programme; and the REDD+ Social and Environmental Standards

Statement by Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Meeting of the Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development, 12 December 2011, Dehradun, India

Statement by Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Meeting of the Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development, 12 December 2011, Dehradun, India

Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development

12 - 14 December 2011, Dehradun, India

Second World Biodiversity Congress (organized by The Century Foundation Bangalore, India)

8 - 12 September 2011, Kuching, Malaysia

Policy makers and senior officials briefed on the coherent implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and the Nagoya Protocol

Montreal/Rome, 30 June 2011 – More than 100 policy makers and senior officials attending the thirty seventh session of the FAO Conference in Rome this week were today briefed by the Secretaries of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and the Convention on ...

Third Expert Meeting for South-South Cooperation on Biodiversity for Development

18 - 20 May 2011, Incheon City, Republic of Korea

Nomination of Experts for “Expert Group on Biodiversity for Poverty Eradication and Development” to meet from November 22-25, 2011 at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, India

Reference: SCBD/ITS/RS/ DB/fb/75181 (2011-073)
To: All CBD National Focal Points, Bbilateral development cooperation agencies, multilateral development banks, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, the business sector, civil society, research institutes, indigenous and local communities, and relevant stakeholders

In accordance with decision X/6, paragraphs 14 and 15 of the tenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP/10) on the integration of Biodiversity into Poverty Eradication and Development, I am pleased to inform you that an Expert Group Meeting on Biodiversity for ...

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Chair’s Summary

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Nagoya Declaration on Biodiversity in Development Cooperation

UNEP/CBD/SSC-FOR/1/2

Report of the First Forum on South-South Cooperation on Biodiversity for Development