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COP 9
Welcome to COP 9
The
ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 9)
was held at the Maritim Hotel in Bonn, Germany, from 19 to 30 May 2008.
COP 9 included a high-level ministerial segment organized by the host country in consultation with the Secretariat and the Bureau. The high‑level segment took place from 28 to 30 May 2008 at the World Conference Center Bonn.
COP 9 also coincided with the International Biodiversity Day, on 22 May 2008. The Conference of the Parties held a special plenary session celebrating this event.
COP 9 Webcasting
What's New
4 November 2008
Message from COP 9 President: Bringing Science to Politics: Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.
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15 August 2008
COP 9 Presidency pays Working Visit to the UNCBD Secretariat.
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30 June 2008
Decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties at its Ninth Meeting (advance version—subject to final clearance).
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Issues for in-depth consideration
Agricultural biodiversity
Global strategy for plant conservation
Invasive alien species
Forest biodiversity
Incentive measures
Ecosystem approach
Progress in the implementation of the strategic plan and progress towards the 2010 target and relevant Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
Financial Resources and the Financial Mechanism
Other substantive issues covering the various programme areas of the Convention will also be discussed. For more information, please see the
Annotated Agenda
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Action Now for Life on Earth Video
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The Bonn Biodiversity Summit
Article by Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf
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German
COP 9 Daily Coverage
Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB)
COP 9 Photo Gallery
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Guide for Delegates
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COP 9 Page
COP 9 Guide for Delegates [PDF, 4MB]
COP 9 Theme song: Zum Anhören: "I'm a part of it"
Country Profile
Life Web Initiative
Naturathlon 2008 - The Course of the World
About Bonn
Press Conference Invitation
Welcome Message from the Mayor
City Biodiversity Report: Urban Nature in Bonn
City of Bonn Website
City of Bonn and COP 9
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Related Links
The NGO Network on Biodiversity
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COP-MOP 4
12-16 May 2008, Bonn, Germany