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Indonesia vulnerable to biopiracy: Siregar

Indonesia is among the countries most vulnerable to biopiracy on account of its rich biodiversity, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Mahendra Siregar has said.

Proposed new dates: Fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, Fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89500 (2021-019)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

New dates announced for UN Biodiversity Convention meetings crucial to development of post-2020 global biodiversity framework.

New dates announced for UN Biodiversity Convention meetings crucial to development of post-2020 global biodiversity framework

Montreal, 18 March 2020 – New dates have been announced for the UN Biodiversity Conference, now scheduled to take place from 11-24 October 2021 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China.

Issue 1 of the Action Agenda Newsletter is now available.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2021

Reference: SCBD/OES/DAIN/MB/FD/89492 (2021-016)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, relevant organizations, and indigenous peoples and local communities

United Nations High-Level Political Forum

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/ML/OH/GD/89465 (2021-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points and ABS Focal Points

Statement by Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of International Women’s Day “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world

Statement by Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of International Women’s Day “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world

Consultation on an updated draft outline of a new gender plan of action

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/TMc/TM/89456 (2021-014)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, indigenous people and local communities, and other stakeholders

Biodiversity Capacity Development Update (BioCAP) Issue 10 is available.

Peer review of draft documents for the twenty-fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 24)

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/KM/89431 (2021-012)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

UNEA-5 Virtual Side-event: Strengthening Non-State Actor Commitments for Biodiversity in the Context of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals

18 February 2021, Online

Brazil: Nagoya Protocol

The Nagoya Protocol is a global agreement, supplementary to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which regulates the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with them among the user and provider countries (p ...

Policy Options for Access and Benefit-sharing and Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources

11 February 2021, Online

Illicit centipede raises thorny question: Should journals have refused to publish a paper about it?

In 2018, a new species of centipede graced the pages of the prominent taxonomy journal Zootaxa. More than 14 centimeters long, with striking teal-colored legs, it lives in the montane and mossy forests of the Philippines. Now, however, the centipede is in a harsh spotlight. The Philippine govern ...

UNEA-5 Virtual Side Event: "Strengthening Non-State Actor Commitments for Biodiversity in the context of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and Sustainable Development Goals"

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/CS/CE/89421 (2021-011)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, international organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Sharing pathogens but not the benefits during pandemics

Just over a year ago, Chinese scientists shared on a public database the first genetic sequence data (GSD) of the virus which causes the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The data was released on GenBank, a partnership of the US, Europe and Japan.

Informal sessions of SBSTTA 24 and SBI 3: Organization of Work

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89372 (2021-009)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Webinar on policy options for access and benefit-sharing and digital sequence information on genetic resources

Reference: SCBD/CPU/DC/CGA/89216 (2021-006)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points, international organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders

Safeguard for our biological resources

AT long last Malaysia has brought into effect the much-awaited law to curb piracy of our biological resources and associated traditional knowledge.The 2017 Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Act – was brought into effect on Dec 18, 2020 after implementing regulations were approved.

Maintaining efforts to safeguard biodiversity

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/89345 (2020-095)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant organizations

Process and recent outcomes related to digital sequence information on genetic resources under the Convention on Biological Diversity

9 December 2020, Online

Understanding digital sequence information on genetic resources: a technical overview of its production, distribution and use

1 December 2020, Online

Adoption of an interim budget for 2021 by the extraordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention and the meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89067 (2020-093)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, indigenous peoples and local communities, and other stakeholders

UN Biodiversity Convention adopts 2021 interim budget

UN Biodiversity Convention adopts 2021 interim budget

27 November 2020 – An interim budget for the Convention on Biological Diversity for the year 2021 has been adopted.

Resumed session of the first extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization

25 - 27 November 2020, Online

UN Biodiversity Conference’s extraordinary meetings to resume next week

UN Biodiversity Conference’s extraordinary meetings to resume next week

20 November 2020 – With reference to the process and conclusion of the second extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the first extraordinary meetings of the Conference of the Parties (COP) serving as the meeting of the Parties t ...

Resumed session of the Second extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, First extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, and First extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, 25-27 November 2020, Montreal

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89067 (2020-090)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, indigenous people and local communities, and other stakeholders

First extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization

16 - 19 November 2020, Online

UN Biodiversity Convention’s Conference of the Parties holds three extraordinary meetings to address urgent programmatic matter for 2021

UN Biodiversity Convention’s Conference of the Parties holds three extraordinary meetings to address urgent programmatic matter for 2021

13 November 2020 – The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is hosting three extraordinary meetings to consider and approve an interim budget for 2021.

Webinar series on digital sequence information on genetic resources (DSI)

Reference: SCBD/CPU/TSS/BCG/89216 (2020-087)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points, international organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders

REMINDER: Submission of Nominations and Credentials for the Second extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, First extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, and the First extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, 16-19 November 2020, Montreal

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89067 (2020-085)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points

Biodiversity governance: A mix of knowledge and forest management for benefit sharing

Forests and their relationship with the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regime is complex: Forests are closely linked with biodiversity use and provide a myriad of valuable products for commercial as well as research purposes.

Kenya to remember Nagoya Protocol

The stage has been set for talks on how the country can unlock its business potential for genetic resources as the world marks the tenth anniversary of the Nagoya Protocol.

Global Access and Benefit-sharing Conference 2020

29 October - 25 November 2020, Online

Global Access and Benefit Sharing Conference 2020: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Nagoya Protocol

Reference: SCBD/CPU/STS/BCG/89211 (2020-081)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points, international organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant stakeholders

Informal group on budget to support preparation of an interim budget for 2021

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/89067 (2020-079)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points

Preparation of an interim budget for 2021

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89067 (2020-077)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points

Extension of the terms of members of the Compliance Committees under the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols

Reference: SCBD/CPU/DC/KG/PD/PS/89136 (2020-075)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, relevant organizations and members of the Compliance Committees under the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols

Invitation to the Second extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, First extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, and the First extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, 16-19 November 2020, Montreal (Virtual)

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89067 (2020-073)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, Nagoya Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant stakeholders

Appointment of the new Head of the Access and Benefit-sharing Unit

Reference: SCBD/NPU/STS/BCG/89089 (2020-068)
To: ABS National Focal Points, CBD National Focal Points (where ABS focal points have not yet been designated), international organizations, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant stakeholders

Further information on modalities: Special Virtual Sessions for SBSTTA 24 and SBI 3, 15-18 September 2020

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/JMF/89063 (2020-066)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations, cc: Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention and the meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/89067 (2020-064)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Revised arrangements for the meetings of SBSTTA 24 and SBI 3

Reference: SCBD/OES/EM/DC/88946 (2020-065)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations, cc: Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Special Virtual Sessions for SBSTTA 24 and SBI 3, 15-18 September 2020

Reference: SCBD/OES/DC/JMF/89063 (2020-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations cc: Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Invitation to the Online Discussion Forum on the Preparation of a Knowledge Management Component of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Reference: SCBD/IMS/JMF/ET/SM/89065 (2020-060)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations