View of the side-event at COP 30
Today the #COP30 side-event organized by Armenia addressed the need for coherence across biodiversity-related policies, in line with Decision 16/22 of the Parties to the CBD.
Delighted to see that #COP17Armenia will build on #COP16Colombia outcomes to take the synergy agenda forward.
The #COP17Armenia side-event at #SB8J_1 highlighted the need to:
-build on #COP16Colombia achievements.
-accelerate the #KMGBF implementation.
-foster synergies between the nature & climate agendas, and streamline national implementation.
Thank you for your commitment, Armenia.
América Latina y el Caribe es la región con mayor biodiversidad del 🌎 y cuenta con liderazgo ambiental, como demuestran #COP16Colombia, #SBSTTA27 y #SB8J_1 en Panamá, y #COP30 en Brasil.
@astridschomaker.bsky.social participa en la 24ª reunión del #ForodeMinistros: www.unep.org/es/events/ev...
At #COP16Colombia, Parties to the CBD adopted new mechanisms for describing and updating ecologically or biologically significant marine areas #EBSAs.
The CBD Secretariat ( @unbiodiversity.bsky.social) now accepts #EBSAs submissions on a rolling basis.
🔵Learn more:▶️ cbd.int/marine/ebsas
At #COP16Colombia, Parties to the CBD adopted new mechanisms for describing and updating ecologically or biologically significant marine areas #EBSAs.
The CBD Secretariat now accepts #EBSAs submissions on a rolling basis.
🔵Learn more: ▶️ cbd.int/marine/ebsas
Why is biosafety important? How does it contribute to #PeaceWithNature and #GlobalGoals?
📽️ @unbiodiversity.bsky.social explains how the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol address the safety aspects of biotechnology, and highlights key decisions adopted at #COPMOP11 #COP16Colombia in Cali last year.
At #COP16Colombia, Parties adopted decision 16/21 on synthetic biology.
📽️ @unbiodiversity.bsky.social unpacks the significance of this decision and its relevance to the implementation of the Convention and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
The world has powerful tools to address biodiversity loss and climate change: the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF, the #ParisAgreement, and the #GobalGoals.
Synergies in implementation are crucial to put the world on a path to #PeaceWithNature. #COP16Colombia delivered ⬇️
At #UNOC3 I was honoured to discuss with H.E. Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister, Germany, the significance of #COP16Colombia outcomes and the 🌍 review of the #KMGBF at COP17.
Delighted to see continuity in German environmental policy, and commitment to advancing climate-biodiversity synergy.
Meeting at #UNOC3 with H.E. Lena Estrada Añokazi, I expressed gratitude for Colombia's continued leadership after a #COP16Colombia that brought the world closer to #PeaceWithNature.
Grateful also for the COP 16 President's commitment to urging accelerated implementation of the #KMGBF.
At #COP16Colombia, Parties to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social adopted decision 16/21 pertaining to synthetic biology.
We explain its importance and relevance to the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF:
On #BiodiversityDay, we celebrate the vast biological diversity living in our ocean.
At #COP16Colombia, we led the call for including the ocean in the #KMGBF at COP16 and beyond, reminding policy-makers that #NatureIsAlsoBlue 🌊
Relive the highlights: oceanprotect.org/nature-is-al...
Thank you @ingerandersen.bsky.social for this discussion on #COP16Colombia results on the eve of #BiodiversityDay.
@unep.org's support to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social is key. We look forward to engagement with Parties at #UNEA7 ahead of the review of progress in the #KMGBF implementation at COP17.
Mike Ryan and Astrid Schomaker
Collaborations between @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
and @who.int include access and benefit-sharing, and biosafety.
The recent operationalization of the Multilateral Mechanism on #DSI and #CaliFund at #COP16Colombia opens new avenues that I discussed with Dr. Mike Ryan, Deputy Director General.
Today in Geneva I had the pleasure of discussing with Dr Maria Neira of @who.int the need to raise the profile of biodiversity in health-related actions.
At #COP16Colombia Parties to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
adopted a landmark decision on the biodiversity-health nexus: youtu.be/wP_JtvDlQ-U?...
From L. to R.: H.E. Annette Gibbons, Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the CBD
Canada’s engagement on marine conservation has helped drive progress under @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, including #COP16Colombia decision on #EBSAs: bit.ly/4jy2YIy
At #OOC10 H.E. Annette Gibbons, Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and I discussed synergies between the CBD and #BBNJ Agreement.
At #COP16Colombia Parties agreed on new mechanisms for the identification of Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas #EBSAs.
EBSAs can bolster marine conservation under the #KMGBF and support the implementation of the #BBNJ agreement.
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social explains:
The 24th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues #UNPFII is happening this week.
At #COP16Colombia, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted landmark decisions elevating the role of #IndigenousPeoples and local communities.
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social explains:
💡 What is #DSI? And how did the outcomes of #COP16Colombia move us closer to fair and equitable benefit-sharing of digital sequence information?
👇 Check out this brief and clear explanation by @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
#genomics #sequencing #CaliFund
At #COP16Colombia Parties to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social adopted a landmark decision operationalizing the multilateral mechanism for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of #DSI, including the #CaliFund.
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social explains:
With support from: Achmea IM, Aéma Groupe, CDC Croissance, Domini Impact Investments LLC, EOS at Federated Hermes Ltd, LBP AM, ODDO BHF AM, Ofi Invest AM, Pictet Group, Robeco, Sycomore AM, Swedbank Robur, Vancity IM
Launched at #COP16Colombia w/ Laudes Foundation support.
Forests, vital for global food security, help maintain ecological balance. Toxic #mercury threatens this balance.
On #ForestDay, and ahead of #WorldWaterDay, learn how fighting mercury helps protect these ecosystems.
#MinamataConvention at #COP16Colombia: minamataconvention.org/en/news/cop-...
A whole-of-society endeavour is key to the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
Today in Yerevan members of the Armenian civil society expressed their support to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
and to an inclusive COP 17 that builds on the remarkable mobilization #ForNature at #COP16Colombia.
Pleased to meet H.E. Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and delighted to see the commitment to building on the outcomes of #COP16Colombia #COP16Resumed.
Armenia’s majestic mountains will serve as the perfect backdrop to a COP17 that brings the world closer to #PeaceWithNature
The Executive Secretary of the CBD meeting with the Director-General of FAO in Rome. Photo credit: FAO
Thank you Director-General Qu Dongyu for your support to #COP16Resumed.
#COP16Colombia has now fulfilled its promise to the world.
It's time for a surge of implementation guided by #NBSAPs aligned with #KMGBF and powered by @fao.org's key role in transforming agrifood systems for #PeaceWithNature
#COP16Colombia + #COP16Resumed has been an exceptional UN Biodiversity Conference with the largest mobilization in the history of the Convention & its Protocols.
Action keeps multilateralism alive.
We will arrive in Yerevan with an action-oriented mindset for #PeaceWithNature: 🔗 bit.ly/3Xn68pE
#COP16Resumed has adopted the strategy for resource mobilization + a decision on the role of the Global Environment Facility
Read statement by GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
www.thegef.org/newsroom/new...
#COP16Colombia #PeaceWithNature
🌍The CALI Fund launched at #COP16Resumed in Rome, building on the momentum from #COP16Colombia.
A bold step towards a future where biodiversity finance leads the way, empowering collaboration to achieve #PeaceWithNature.
#WetlandsWednesday
If you care about #biodiversity and #genetics, check this out! Our Scientific Director, Dr. Solenne Correard, co-wrote this blog post about the outcomes of #COP16Colombia (the #biodiversity conference of the parties hosted by @unep.org).
👏 First great news from #Rome, where #COP16resumed is ongoing.
The "Cali Fund" is now defined and active!
It's an important step forward for supporting the decisions taken at #COP16Colombia and protecting indigenous populations.
Read more 👉 cetaf.org/elementor-11...
#biodiversity #taxonomy
