da CBD News: This year's World Water Day theme, "Water and sustainable development", coincides with the ongoing discussions in the United Nations of the post-2015 development agenda and the adoption of a set of new sustainable development goals By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Biodiversity underpins dietary diversity and access to sufficient food is a cornerstone of food security and a fundamental determinant of health. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: The Republic of Korea and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), with the purpose of promoting technical and scientific co-operation and to support achievement of the goals and targets of the Convention, have today sign By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 19 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity Organized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of China, 22 May 2015, Beijing, China By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Reintroduction of Pere David's Deer, 22 May 2015, Beijing, China By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: On this International Day for Biological Diversity, let us recommit to global action to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss, for people and for our planet. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 22 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: As governments from around the world prepare to adopt the sustainable development goals and targets later this year, it is particularly fitting that this year's World Environment Day is being celebrated under the theme of resource efficiency By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: As we celebrate this year's World Day to Combat Desertification, the message could not be clearer; in order to attain food security for all through sustainable food systems we must invest in our land. Soils represent at least a quarter of g By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity welcomes Pope Francis' call to action in the face of global biodiversity loss, climate change and environmental degradation. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Enforcing the notion that a healthy natural environment is one of the world's most important tourism attractions, and that visiting nature serves to heighten awareness of its intrinsic value for us all, a new manual launched today by the Sec By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Today, a new report released by The Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission on Planetary Health has underlined that human health rests on a healthy environment and rich biodiversity. The report "Safeguarding Human Health in the Anthropoce By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Though there have been rapid advances in human health, the continuing degradation of our planetary systems does not bode well for its future. Today, The Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission on Planetary Health launched a comprehensive report By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: More than two decades have passed since the nations of the world assembled in Rio de Janeiro and agreed to adopt a sustainable development agenda, promising to chart a development path that is equitable, environmentally just and economically rew By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Biodiversity and sustainable development are inextricably linked. Biodiversity, at the level of ecosystems, species and genes, forms the foundation of the Earth's life support systems and provides the services that underpin human lives and p By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Technical Workshop on Ecosystem-Based Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, 28 S By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da 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
da CBD News: Celebrating World Food Day, under the theme "Social protection and agriculture: breaking the cycle of rural poverty", provides an opportunity to emphasize in food systems how biodiversity underpins social protection. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Biodiversity and the ecosystem services it underpins can be the basis for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies as they can deliver benefits that will, according to the outcomes of a recent technical workshop on ecosys By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: With traditional blessings by the Elders of the local Mohawk Community of Kahnawake setting the scene, governments, indigenous peoples and local communities from around the world will meet in Montreal, Canada, next week to develop guidelines tha By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Some 600 delegates from around the world will gather together in Montreal, Canada, next week to examine the effectiveness of measures taken by Governments to implement the global biodiversity agenda and mainstream biodiversity into sustainable d By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da 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
da CBD News: The winners of the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016 have today been announced. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da 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
da CBD News: Agreements reached on actions to integrate biodiversity in forestry, fisheries, agriculture, and tourism sectors and to achieve the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: We, the Heads of State/Government of Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic o By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Statement by Mr. David Cooper, CBD Deputy Executive Secretary/Officer-in-Charge, at the Opening of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative Capacity-Building Workshop for the Wider Caribbean and Central America, San José, Costa Rica, 20-24 Februar By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: This year's theme for International Women's Day highlights women in the changing world of work, and sets our collective sights on the objective of making gender equality a reality by 2030. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Cristiana Pasca Palmer today assumed office as the new Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the principal global treaty on biodiversity. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: This year's World Water Day theme, "Why waste water?", highlights the importance of reducing and reusing wastewater. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
da CBD News: Today on World Health Day, the world is focusing on the issue of depression, which has emerged as a major health problem, affecting over 300 million people every year. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
