con CBD News: With continued growth and deepening diversification, tourism has become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. And because tourism is closely linked to development, it has become a key driver for socio-economic progress. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Rural women are integrally connected to all aspects of local biodiversity - as users, custodians and agents of change. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: 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 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con 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
con CBD News: Montreal, 25 May 2016 - With Congo's accession on 16 May 2016, the Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety needs only six more ratifications to enter into force. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Montreal/Paris, 26 May 2016 - More and more people are aware of biodiversity. If credible information and reputable brands are available, consumers are ready to purchase biodiversity-friendly products and contribute to the conservation and susta By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 26 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Montreal, 27 May 2016 - Braulio Dias, the Executive Secretary to the Convention on Biological Diversity, welcomes a new UNEP report on environment and health which links a healthy environment and healthy ecosystems as the basis for the implement By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: The booming illegal trade in wildlife products contributes to the continued erosion of Earth's precious biodiversity. The unsustainable rate of loss of animals robs us of our national heritage, and cultural ties, and can drive whole species By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: This year's World Day to Combat Desertification shows the importance of being inclusive as we cooperate to restore and rehabilitate degraded land. It also points to the convergence of international action and landmark agreements recently ado By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Uganda, a country renowned for its rich biodiversity, is taking strides to integrate gender considerations into its national policies, plans and programmes to implement its obligations under the Convention and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 04 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have launched a technical guidance document which aims to promote mainstreaming of biodiversity and ecosystem s By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 05 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: One hundred and one Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have submitted new national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs), setting out their national contributions to the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Tar By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: While many countries have made significant advances, indigenous peoples continue to face challenges in accessing their right to education, in particular their right to access a culturally appropriate education inclusive of their histories, world By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Belgium and Bulgaria are the latest countries to ratify the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), bringing th By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD), with funding from the Japan Biodiversity Fund, hosted a joint capacity-building program to support the implementation of By www.idlo.int Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: It is a great pleasure and honour to address the seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: I am honoured to address the second committee of the UN General Assembly under your chairmanship. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: This week marks the two-year anniversary of the entry into force of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: The Mexican Alliance for Biodiversity and Business, with the aim of promoting the protection, conservation and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, was launched 17 October 2016 in Mexico City. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: The 1st Asian Conference on Biocultural Diversity, held from 27-29 October in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, produced a regional Declaration on Biocultural Diversity and an annex of practical actions that can be taken at different level By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sat, 29 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has published a detailed assessment of the implications of using climate geoengineering to limit global warming. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Statement of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative / Pacific Ocean Alliance Regional Workshop for the Pacific Islands, 31 October to 4 November 2016, Apia, Samoa By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Statement of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of the Fifty-Second Session of the International Tropical Timber Council and Associated Sessions of the Committees, 10 November 2016, Yokohama, Japan By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, following consultation with the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, announced the appointment of Cristiana Pasca Palmer of Romania as Executive Secreta By www.un.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Opening Remarks by CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, to the High-Level Segment of the 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2 December 2016 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Immediately prior to the UN Biodiversity Conference, and in parallel with the High-Level Segment, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Government of Mexico are hosting the 2016 Business and Biodiversity Forum i By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: Statement by CBD Executive Secretary, Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, at the Closing of the High-Level Segment of the 2016 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 3 December 2016 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: I am pleased to welcome you all to the thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Pro By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: I am honoured to have this opportunity to address you on the occasion of the visit of His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico at this United Nations Biodiversity Conference, in Cancun, Mexico, 2016. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), today released a technical document that provides guidance By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: We, legislators gathered together on the occasion of the CBD COP13 Legislators Forum at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2016, on 7 December 2016, have discussed practical strategies and success stories in promoting th By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
con CBD News: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biodiversity (SCBD) and WWF International have signed an MoU to collaborate in implementing CBD's Global Communications Strategy together with CBD Parties, partners and the broader conservation community By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article