sh CBD News: Agencies and partners join forces to promote the implementation of environmental law through enhanced knowledge sharing and new tools By www.unep.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Opening video statement by Shri Prakash Javadekar, CBD COP President, Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, India, on the occasion of the Fifth Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Conv By www.youtube.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Governments finished a week of deliberations on scientific issues that will inform future national efforts under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to achieve the goals of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Bio By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sat, 28 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization will enter into force on 12 October 2014 following its ratification by 51 Parties to the Convention on Biological Di By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Inter-Regional Capacity-Building Workshop on REDD+ and Aichi Biodiversity Targets, San Jose, Costa Rica, 29 August 2014 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: The Midori Prize for Biodiversity, established by the AEON environmental Foundation, was awarded today to three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity at all levels. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the Expert Workshop to Provide Consolidated Practical Guidance and a Toolkit for Marine Spatial Planning, Montreal, Canada, 9 - 11 September 2014 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira De Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Inter-Regional Capacity-Building Workshop on REDD+ and Aichi Biodiversity Targets, San Jose, Costa Rica, 29 August 2014 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, of the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) enters into force today, providing the world with a mechanism to ensure that ac By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Governments have agreed to a series of actions that will further bolster the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing, facilitate its effective implementation, and ensure that countries have the necessary resources to take the next steps to By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: As cities move forward on implementing the agenda under the Convention, they will show that they can lead the way in sustainably using biodiversity and the ecosystem services it underpins, as the basis for addressing water and food security, dis By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Seminar-Workshop on Harmonizing Methods in Risk Assessment and Management of Forest Invasive Alien Plant Species in South East Asia, 2-5 December 2014, Bogor, Indonesia By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: CBD Expert Workshop to Prepare Practical Guidance on Preventing and Mitigating the Significant Adverse Impacts of Marine Debris on Marine and Coastal Biodiversity and Habitats, Baltimore, United States of America, 2 to 4 December 2014 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement of Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, On the occasion of the Fourth Access and Benefit Sharing Business Dialogue, 28 January 2015, Copenhagen, Denmark By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Wetlands are among our most valuable ecosystems. The values of benefits provided by wetlands, per unit area, have been consistently shown to be orders of magnitude higher than for other ecosystems, with the major benefit delivered through improv By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Five new press sheets available that explain the role of wetlands for: the Aichi Biodiversity Targets; Ecosystem services; SDGs, as well as Challenges of the future and the value of wetlands. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Montreal/Kolkata, 13 February 2015 - A ground-breaking report on biodiversity and health, launched today at the 14th World Congress on Public Health, in Kolkata, India, shows the significant contribution of biodiversity and ecosystem services t By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) Capacity-Building Workshop for South America, Lima, Peru, 23 February 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: The Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Wildlife Management (CPW) today launched the Bushmeat Sourcebook, an online resource, on the occasion of the second World Wildlife Day. The sourcebook examines bushmeat's vital contribution to f By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity will hold a session on 19 March 2015 at the Americana 2015 International Environmental Technology Trade Show and Conference, being held in Montreal, Canada, on why biodiversity matters fo By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Bonn Challenge 2.0: Implementing Restoration Partnerships High Level Roundtable, Bonn-Bad Godesberg, Germany, 20 March 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the CBD Regional Workshop to Facilitate the Description of Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs) in the North-East Indian Ocean Region, By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Indigenous peoples and local communities often refer to this Earth as Pachamama or "Mother Earth." The fate of Pachamama and of humans has been shaped over a history that has been intertwined. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: The pilot programme is targeting young scholars who wish to gain experience by participating in the development of the regional and sub-regional assessments (Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe and Central Asia) or the thematic assessment By www.ipbes.net Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Healthy communities rely on well-functioning ecosystems. They provide clean air, fresh water, medicines and food security. They also limit disease and stabilize the climate. But biodiversity loss is happening at unprecedented rates, impacting hu By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: On 10 June, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco closed a historic meeting of biodiversity and Antarctic experts. The purpose of the meeting was to examine the extent to which conservation of the biodiversity of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is re By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: The 2015 UEBT Biodiversity Barometer shows that an average of 69% of respondents in nine countries say they have heard of biodiversity, but additional outreach efforts are needed for the world to reach global targets on biodiversity awareness se By www.cbd.int Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the Opening of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative Training of Trainers Workshop, Yeosu, Republic of Korea, 11 - 15 September 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Capacity -Building Workshop for the East and South East Asia on Achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets 11 And 12, Yanji, Jilin Province, China, 15 Sep By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh 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
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) National Capacity-Development Workshop for Samoa, Apia, Samoa, 28 - 30 September 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Montreal, 28 September 2015 - Two new ratifications this month to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization brings the total number of ratifications to the gr By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: The first internationally recognized certificate of compliance was issued on 1 October 2015, following a permit made available to the Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) Clearing-House by India. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the Sustainable Ocean Initiative National Capacity Development Workshop for Namibia, Swakopmund, Namibia, 13 - 16 October 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh 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
sh 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
sh 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
sh CBD News: Ambassador Mary Seet-Cheng, Chair of the East Asian Seas Partnership Council, Viet Nam Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Chu Pham Ngoc Hien, PEMSEA Executive Director, Stephen Adrian Ross, Dr. Chua Thia-Eng, Chair Emeritus of By www.cbd.int Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio Ferreira de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, on the occasion of the Capacity-Building Workshop for South, Central and West Asia on Achieving Aichi Biodiversity Targets 11 and 12, New Delhi, India, 7 December 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Message from the Executive Secretary: "The shift of ambition towards 1.5 degrees will make a big difference, particularly for the most vulnerable ecosystems such as coral reefs and polar ecosystems." By www.cbd.int Published On :: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Statement by the Executive Secretary at the opening of the CBD Regional Workshop to Facilitate the Description of Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs) in the Seas of East Asia, Xiamen, China, 14 - 18 December 2015 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh CBD News: Following accession by Slovakia on 29 December 2015, the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization now stands at 70. By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh 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
sh CBD News: Statement by Mr. Braulio F. de Souza Dias, CBD Executive Secretary, at the opening of the Biodiversity Indicator Partnership Technical Partner Meeting, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 25-27 January 2016 By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh 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
sh CBD News: With the aim to encourage positive action for biodiversity and inspire others by showcasing the notable work of those it honours, nominations are now invited for the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2016. The call for nominations remains open from By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh 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
sh CBD News: Ratifications by Togo and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has brought the total number of ratifications to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from th By www.cbd.int Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
sh 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
sh CBD News: I am pleased to welcome you all to the eleventh meeting of the Liaison Group on Capacity-building for Biosafety here in Montreal. I wish to thank you all for taking time from your busy schedules to attend this meeting, which is expected to play By www.cbd.int Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT Full Article