What's New

22 September 2009
Statement by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Conference on Biodiversity in Europe, 22 September 2009, Liège, Belgium. More »
16 September 2009
Communiqué: Brainstorming session on Business and Biodiversity. More »
16 September 2009
Monthly Bulletin of Activities (MBA) of the CBD, August 2009. More »
14 September 2009
Statement by Dr Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the International Workshop on the Future of the CBD Programme of Work on Protected Areas, 14 September 2009, Jeju Island, South Korea. More »

Upcoming Meetings

28 - 30 September 2009, Louveira, São Paulo, Brazil
Regional Workshop on Ways and Means to Promote the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels. More »
29 September - 2 October 2009, Ottawa, Canada
Expert Workshop on Scientific and Technical Guidance on the use of Biogeographic Classification Systems and Identification of Marine Areas beyond national jurisdiction in need of protection. More »
4 October 2009, Nairobi, Kenya
Third meeting of the Chairs of the Scientific Advisory Bodies of Biodiversity-related Conventions and Rio Conventions. More »
6 - 9 October 2009, Grand Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire
Regional Workshop for Africa on the Review of Implementation of the Programme of Work on Protected Areas. More »
6 - 8 October 2009, Paris, France
Expert Workshop on the Removal and Mitigation of Perverse, and the Promotion of Positive, Incentive Measures. More »

Ecosystem Approach e-Newsletter

REDD e-Newsletter

The Green Wave

Biosafety Protocol News

Executive Secretary's Statements

Notifications

17 September 2009 (2009-119)
Regional Workshop for East, South and Southeast Asia on Updating the Strategic Plan of the Convention on Biological Diversity for post-2010 period. More »
16 September 2009 (2009-118)
Fourteenth Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-14), 10 – 21 May 2010, Nairobi, Kenya. More »
17 September 2009 (2009-117)
Nominations for the Regional Workshop for Asia on Ways and Means to Promote the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels, 25 to 27 November 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. More »

Upcoming Meetings

28 - 30 September 2009, Louveira, São Paulo, Brazil
Regional Workshop on Ways and Means to Promote the Sustainable Production and Use of Biofuels. More »
29 September - 2 October 2009, Ottawa, Canada
Expert Workshop on Scientific and Technical Guidance on the use of Biogeographic Classification Systems and Identification of Marine Areas beyond national jurisdiction in need of protection. More »
4 October 2009, Nairobi, Kenya
Third meeting of the Chairs of the Scientific Advisory Bodies of Biodiversity-related Conventions and Rio Conventions. More »

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

9 August 2009
Message by the Executive Secretary, Dr. Ahmed djoghlaf, on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, 9 August 2009. More »
18 June 2009
The International Vilm Workshop on Matters related to Traditional Knowledge associated with Genetic resources and the ABS Regime to be held on the Isle of Vilm, Germany, on 6-10 July 2009. 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 »

Notifications

15 September 2009 (2009-114)
Workshop for Indigenous and Local Communities in Latin America and the Caribbean on Information Technologies, Tourism and Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems - Workshop III: Forest Ecosystems, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Ecuador, 9-11 December 2009. More »
2 September 2009 (2009-109)
List of selected indigenous and local community representatives to receive funding from the Voluntary Trust Fund for participation in the Sixth meeting of the Working Group on Article 8(j) and related provisions, and/or the Eighth meeting of the Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing, 2-6 November and 9-15 November respectively, Montreal, Canada. More »
19 August 2009 (2009-097)
Latin American and Caribbean Indigenous and Local Community Capacity Building Workshop on the Convention on Biological Diversity including issues relevant to Article 8(j) Traditional Knowledge, & Access and Benefit-sharing Montreal, Canada, 29-31 October 2009. More »

Upcoming Meetings

29 - 31 October 2009, Montreal, Canada
Latin American and Caribbean Indigenous and Local Community Capacity-building Workshop on the CBD including Article 8(j) and Access and Benefit-sharing. More »
2 - 6 November 2009, Montreal, Canada
Sixth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions. More »
9 - 11 December 2009, Ecuador
Workshop for Indigenous and Local Communities in Latin America and the Caribbean on Information Technologies, Tourism and Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems – Workshop III: Forest Ecosystems.

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

16 September 2009
Communiqué: Brainstorming session on Business and Biodiversity. More »
26 June 2009
Communiqué: Convention on Biological Diversity Supports Green Economy Initiative. More »
3 June 2009
Communiqué: Global Private Donor Forum on Biodiversity established in Berlin. More »

Notifications

21 August 2009 (2009-100)
Third Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge Conference, Jakarta, Indonesia, 30 November – 3 December 2009. More »

Upcoming Meetings

30 November - 3 December 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia
Third meeting on Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge.

Press Releases

16 September 2009
Brainstorming session on Business and Biodiversity. More »
14 September 2009
International Year of Biodiversity Logo unveiled in Strömstad, Sweden. More »
11 September 2009
Biodiversity and Climate Change: A CBD Contribution to the Copenhagen Climate Agreement. More »
4 September 2009
Joint Communiqué: United Nations World Tourism Organization and the Secretariat of the Convention sign Memorandum of Cooperation. More »
3 September 2009
CBD Secretariat and the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre strengthen links for the preparation of the 2010 Nagoya Biodiversity Summit. More »
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