What's New

9 June 2009
Monthly Bulletin of Activities (MBA) of the CBD, May 2009. More »
8 June 2009
Message by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of World Oceans Day 2009. More »
5 June 2009
Message of Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of World Environment Day 2009. More »
5 June 2009
Message of the UN Secretary-General on the Launch of the Airbus-National Geographic Partnership for “The Green Wave”, June 2009. More »

Upcoming Meetings

13 - 17 June 2009, Isle of Vilm, Germany
Capacity Development Workshop for Europe on NBSAPs and the Mainstreaming of Biodiversity. More »
16 - 19 June 2009, Hyderabad, India
Group of Technical and Legal Experts on Traditional Knowledge associated with Genetic Resources. More »
6 - 8 July 2009, Reading, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Expert Workshop on the 2010 Biodiversity Indicators and Post-2010 Indicator Development.
8 - 10 July 2009, Montreal, Canada
South-South-Exchange Meeting on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Biodiversity.
2 - 5 September 2009, Singapore City, Singapore
Sub-regional Capacity Building Workshop on Forest Biodiversity and Climate Change.

Ecosystem Approach e-Newsletter

REDD e-Newsletter

The Green Wave

Biosafety Protocol News

Executive Secretary's Statements

Notifications

3 June 2009 (2009-059)
Peer review of the draft report of the first and second meetings of the Second Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on biodiversity and climate change. More »
1 June 2009 (2009-058)
Nominations for the Sub-regional Capacity Building Workshop on Forest Biodiversity and Climate Change Singapore City, Singapore, 2-5 September 2009. More »
29 May 2009 (2009-057)
2010 International Day for Biological Diversity. More »

Upcoming Meetings

13 - 17 June 2009, Isle of Vilm, Germany
Capacity Development Workshop for Europe on NBSAPs and the Mainstreaming of Biodiversity. More »
16 - 19 June 2009, Hyderabad, India
Group of Technical and Legal Experts on Traditional Knowledge associated with Genetic Resources. More »
6 - 8 July 2009, Reading, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Expert Workshop on the 2010 Biodiversity Indicators and Post-2010 Indicator Development.

Recent Major Meetings

Latest Decisions

Convention on Biological Diversity

Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Experts & Scientists

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Indigenous & Local Communities

The international community has recognized the close and traditional dependence of many indigenous and local communities on biological resources, notably in the preamble to the Convention on Biological Diversity. There is also a broad recognition of the contribution that traditional knowledge can make to both the conservation and the sustainable use of biological diversity, two fundamental objectives of the Convention.

Given the commitment by Parties to the Convention to respect, preserve, maintain and promote the wider use of traditional knowledge with the approval and involvement of the users of such knowledge, indigenous and local communities have a direct interest in the work of the Convention. Read more...

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What's New

12 May 2009
Statement by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Indigenous and Local Community, Business and Biodiversity Consultation, UN Headquarters, New York, 12 May 2009. More »
29 April 2009
The Publication "Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Knowledge related to Biological Diversity and Responses to Climate Change in the Arctic Region" was prepared in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment of Finland. More »
12 November 2008
Statement by the Executive Secretary, Ahmed Djoghlaf, on “Climate Change, REDD and Biodiversity” on the occasion of the International Expert Meeting on Potential Impacts of “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation” on Indigenous and Local Communities, Baguio City, Philippines, 12-14 November 2008. More »

Notifications

22 April 2009 (2009-041)
Access and Benefit-sharing: Composition of the Expert Group on traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources, Hyderabad, India, 16-19 June 2009. More »
2 March 2009 (2009-020)
Voluntary Trust Fund - List of selected participants to receive funding for participation in the Seventh meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABSWG-7), Paris, France, 2-8 April 2009. More »
9 February 2009 (2009-018)
Article 8 (j) and related provisions: Online Discussion Forum on Article 10(c), 11 February to 11 March 2009. More »

Upcoming Meetings

16 - 19 June 2009, Hyderabad, India
Group of Technical and Legal Experts on Traditional Knowledge associated with Genetic Resources. More »
2 - 6 November 2009, Montreal, Canada
Sixth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related ProvisionsMore »

Civil Society

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
NGOs play an essential role in the promotion of sustainable development, including the conservation and preservation of the world's vast biological diversity and the sustainable use of its many components. Learn more about NGO involvement in the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Dr. Djoghlaf's message to the environmental NGOs of our planet Read the Executive Secretary's message to the environmental NGOs of our planet.

Children & Youth
The Secretariat invites children and youth, the leaders of tomorrow, to take action for the protection of life on Earth. Learn more about the Convention's work related to Youth and Children.
Dr. Djoghlaf's message to youth and children Read the Executive Secretary's message calling children and youth to action.

Women
While both genders have strong links to biodiversity, women are more often the first and most affected by environmental problems. Learn more about Women and the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Dr. Djoghlaf's message to the women of the world Read the Executive Secretary's message to women of the world.

Parliamentarians

Increasing the visibility of biodiversity at the national level
Parliamentarians are key players in the promotion of sustainable use of biodiversity at the national level and can ensure that adequate legislation is adopted in order for national governments to honour their obligations as Parties to the CBD.
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Local Authorities

Local action for biodiversity
Local authorities are in a preeminent position to raise public awareness regarding biodiversity-related issues and take measures that will directly affect the quality of the environment and the well-being of the population.
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Business and Biodiversity

All businesses, irrespective size, sector and location, ultimately depend on biodiversity. Whilst businesses have a major direct and indirect impact on biodiversity, they also possess biodiversity relevant knowledge, technical resources and managerial skills. In turn, how companies manage biodiversity is, increasingly, seen as relevant to their bottom line performance. By recognizing this, leaders in each sector can create business opportunities. Read More...

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What's New

3 June 2009
Communiqué: Global Private Donor Forum on Biodiversity established in Berlin. More »
12 May 2009
Statement by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Indigenous and Local Community, Business and Biodiversity Consultation, UN Headquarters, New York, 12 May 2009. More »
9 April 2009
Déclaration de M. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Secretaire executif de la Convention sur la diversite biologique, à la série de conférences: Intégrer la biodiversité dans les stratégies d’entreprise, Montréal, Québec, 9 Avril, 2009. More »

Upcoming Meetings

30 November - 2 December 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
Third meeting on Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge.

Press Releases

5 June 2009
Biodiversity – Time to See the Bigger Picture! A New Outreach Initiative Launches 5 June 2009. More »
3 June 2009
Global Private Donor Forum on Biodiversity established in Berlin. More »
26 May 2009
Executive Secretary discusses Preparations for the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties with all Japanese Stakeholders. More »
22 May 2009
The Green Wave for Biodiversity. More »
22 May 2009
Celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity. More »
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