io CBD News: First, I would like to extend my deep appreciation to Mr. Kenneth Deer and Mr. Charles Patton, Elders of the Mohawk Community from Kahnawake, Canada, for providing a traditional blessing and for sharing with us their rich cultural heritage, whic By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: 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. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Chairperson, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to address you at the 51st International Tropical Timber Council with good news late on a day you have spent in difficult negotiations. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Capacity-Building Workshop for South, Central and West Asia on Achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets 11 and 12, New Delhi, India, 7 December 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Governments encouraged to use biodiversity and ecosystem services as strategy for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Covering some 22 per cent of the world's land surface, mountains are home to spectacular landscapes, a wide variety of ecosystems, a great diversity of species, and distinctive human communities, with approximately 955 million people, or 13 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Message from the Executive Secretary: "The shift of ambition towards 1.5 degrees will make a big difference, particularly for the most vulnerable ecosystems such as coral reefs and polar ecosystems." By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Statement by the Executive Secretary at the opening of the CBD Regional Workshop to Facilitate the Description of Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs) in the Seas of East Asia, Xiamen, China, 14 - 18 December 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Following accession by Slovakia on 29 December 2015, the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization now stands at 70. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) Capacity-Building Workshop for East Africa, Nosy Be, Madagascar, 18-22 January 2016 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Articles are presently being sought from members of civil society and indigenous peoples and local communities for the tenth edition of the CBD newsletter for civil society, [square brackets], being prepared to coincide with the twentieth meetin By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the Biodiversity Indicator Partnership Technical Partner Meeting, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 25-27 January 2016 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The wetlands of today are essential for human health and prosperity, and the benefits they provide have enormous economic and social value. As confirmed by the 2013 report, The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Water and Wetlands, which By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Expert Group Meeting on Article 10 of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing, Montreal, Canada, 1 - 3 February 2016 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Déclaration de M. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, Secrétaire exécutif de la CDB, lors de l'ouverture de l'atelier de renforcement des capacités des pays francophones partenaires du centre d'echange d'informations (C By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Statement by the CBD Executive Secretary on the occasion of the Expert Meeting on Improving Progress Reporting and Working towards Implementation of Aichi Biodiversity Target 6, 9 to 11 February 2016, FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The theme of this conference, "biodiversity for sustainable development", could not come at a better time. Finally, the world is waking up to the essential role of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems for all life on earth, including hu By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: With the aim to encourage positive action for biodiversity and inspire others by showcasing the notable work of those it honours, nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016. The call for nominations remains open from By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Official Representatives of the Parties to seven global biodiversity-related conventions met at the United Nations Office in Geneva from 8 to 11 February 2016 to explore ways to strengthen synergies and improve efficiency among the conventions w By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: For three days in Mexico City over 65 women and men working on issues related to gender and biodiversity in Mexico came together to share experiences and provide input into the development of a gender-responsive National Biodiversity Strategy an By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: First, I would like to congratulate the Arab Society for Fungal Conservation for declaring 20 February as Egyptian Fungus Day. This initiative truly demonstrates commitment towards conservation of biodiversity and promoting the objectives of the By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sat, 20 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: It is a pleasure to join you here in Kuala Lumpur for the fourth session of the IPBES Plenary. We come together for a very exciting moment in the history of IPBES, when the Plenary will be presented with the first two assessments for its accepta By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Ratifications by Togo and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has brought the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from th By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Integral to the balance of nature, wildlife nurtures us with a sense of wonder and serves as a source of inspiration. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Biodiversity - the diversity of life on Earth - underpins the natural resources that provide food and livelihoods throughout the world. For many women, biodiversity serves as the cornerstone of their work, their belief systems and their basic s By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The theme for this year's International Women's Day, "Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for Gender Equality", is well-aligned with the ambitious Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, which integrates gender equality and women By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, applauds the Arctic Partnership announced Thursday by United States President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Washi By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: I am pleased to welcome you all to the eleventh meeting of the Liaison Group on Capacity-building for Biosafety here in Montreal. I wish to thank you all for taking time from your busy schedules to attend this meeting, which is expected to play By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the city of Montreal, where the Great Lakes Waterway and the Saint Lawrence Seaway meet, on the occasion of the 6th GEF-UNDP-IMO Research and Development Forum and Exhibition on Ballast Water Management. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: It gives me immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you all to this Capacity-building Workshop for Africa on achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets 11 and 12. This workshop is the fourth in a series being organized by the CBD Secretariat in c By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Fundamental to human well-being, water resources can help create paid and decent jobs. But water is a finite and irreplaceable resource. It is only renewable if well managed. All freshwater ultimately depends on the continued healthy functionin By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Following the ratification by Senegal, the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization now stands at 73. In addition, South Afr By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Biological diversity underpins ecosystem functioning and the provisioning of ecosystem services essential for human well-being. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to Montreal for this inaugural meeting of the Compliance Committee under the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The World Health Organization's objective of scaling up the prevention, care, and surveillance of diabetes on World Health Day 2016 provides a timely opportunity to reflect upon the profound impacts of biodiversity loss and its consequences By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: In anticipation of the discussions to take place at the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP 13) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) later this year, Latin American and Caribbean Ministers of Environment have adopted By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: to Parties yet to ratify or accede to the Nagoya Protocol from Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Minister for Environment and Natural, Resources, Mexico and COP 13 President and Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biol By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Rafael Pacchiano Alamán, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico, as the incoming president of the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 13) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in a joint lett By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: With its focus on mainstreaming biodiversity and issues being discussed at SBSTTA-20 and SBI-1, the May 2016 edition of [square brackets], the CBD newsletter for Civil Society, is now available online. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: This year, International Mother Earth Day coincides with the signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement on Climate Change at UN Headquarters in New York, where world governments will demonstrate their commitment to meet the challenges of climate c By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: 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 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: Germany is the latest country to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, bringing the total number of ratifications to 74. This includes 73 countrie By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this Technical Workshop on Monitoring of Marine and Coastal Biodiversity, being held on the margins of the twentieth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sun, 24 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: This is a historic day in the life of our Convention on Biological Diversity for two reasons. First, we open the first meeting of this body, the Subsidiary Body on Implementation. Second, the Secretariat celebrates 20 years in this beautiful and By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The first meeting of the new Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-1) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will open today, focusing on increasing efforts related to strengthening the review process and enhance on-the-ground implemen By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: 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 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: As a vital part of biodiversity, migratory birds play key functions in the interconnected systems that keep nature healthy, including seed dispersal of plants for human and livestock consumption, ecosystem restoration and pest regulation, in add By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 1) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came to a close on 6 May 2016 in Montreal, Canada. Delegates from around the world advanced attention on national action by recom By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sun, 08 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The Toyama communiqué issued by G7 environment ministers has been welcomed by Braulio Dias, Executive Secretary to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), for its strong support to both the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Target By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
io CBD News: The four reports, one each for Africa, Asia and the Pacific, West Asia, and Latin America and the Caribbean offer a regional perspective of the Convention's 2014 publication Global Biodiversity Outlook-4 (GB0-4). Using a similar approach an By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
