👏 On 16-19 February 2026, #SBI6 brought together the global community in Rome for discussions on strengthening the implementation and cooperation in the context of the UN CBD goals.
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Governments meeting in Rome #SBI6
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social acknowledge that global efforts to protect nature are still not moving fast enough, even as biodiversity loss continues to affect ecosystems, livelihoods, and economies worldwide www.ipsnews.net/2026/02/as-b...
Los esfuerzos mundiales para proteger la naturaleza aún no avanzan lo suficientemente rápido, reconocen gobiernos reunidos #SBI6 @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, mientras la pérdida de biodiversidad sigue afectando ecosistemas, medios de vida y economías de todo el mundo ipsnoticias.net/2026/02/aume...
Group photo from the meeting of the Liaison Group of Biodiversity-related Conventions (20 February, Rome)
At the meeting of the Liaison Group of Biodiversity-related Conventions in Rome, we reflected on ways to improve the efficiency of our processes, learning from one another.
@unbiodiversity.bsky.social shared initial feedback on the "early submission of statements" modality piloted at #SBI6.
At #SBI6, Parties to the CBD reached broad agreement on key enablers for implementing the #KMGBF including finance, gender equality, capacity-building, and cooperation — paving the way toward #COP17 and the first global review of progress.
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#SBI6 of @unbiodiversity.bsky.social has just been gaveled to a close by Chair Clarissa Nina of Brazil.
Congratulations to the Parties on making it a promising first milestone toward a successful #COP17Armenia.
We look forward to #SBI7 and #SBSTTA28 to finish the work we started here in Rome.
At #SBI6, Parties are advancing cooperation across conventions and international organizations – strengthening coherence and collective action to support implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework ahead of the first global review at #COP17.
#SBI6 plenary makes good progress on draft recommendations
Outstanding issues remain, evening plenary announced to allow completion of work
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#SBI6 plenary hears report on contact group negotiations on cooperation with other conventions, addresses unresolved items in the draft recommendation
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Pressed for time, #SBI6 plenary continues consideration of draft recommendations
Delegates focus on capacity-building and technical and scientific cooperation as preconditions for implementation of Kunming-Montreal Global #biodiversity Framework
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On its last day, #SBI6 continues text-based negotiations
Plenary approves first CRP with draft recommendation on midterm review of #gender plan of action
CRPs available at www.cbd.int/meetings/SBI... under Plenary
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⚡ #SBI6 is in full swing this week in Rome!
🌍 The crucial meeting of the #UNCBD Subsidiary Body on Implementation is an opportunity to share and compare national experiences in implementing the global #biodiversity agenda under the #KMGBF.
#SBI6 continues text-based negotiations on draft recommendations in conference room papers
Divergences persist on resource mobilization
Evening high-level roundtable by COP 17 Armenian Presidency, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, @fao.org to showcase agrifood systems taking action #ForNature
#SBI6 plenary engages in lengthy text-based negotiations on resource mobilization
Divergences reflect the need for trust-building in view of the significant workload to be completed by @unbiodiversity.bsky.social COP 17 in October 2026 towards bridging the #biodiversity finance gap
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#SBI6 hears reports from evening contact groups deliberations
Divergences persist on specialized international access and #BenefitSharing instruments, including a process for intersessional work
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#SBI6 negotiates draft recommendation on the midterm review of #gender plan of action
Delegates diverge on whether implementation efforts should take into account national circumstances
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At #SBI6, Parties are examining how national targets and biodiversity strategies align with the global ambition of the #KMGBF – a critical step toward the first global review of progress at #COP17
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#SBI6 plenary initiates text-based negotiations on draft recommendation on national biodiversity strategies and action plans #NBSAP
Delegates highlight technical and financial constraints to submission by end of February as per current deadline
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#SBI6 address mechanisms for cooperation with other conventions and processes
Ensuring synergies while respecting each convention’s mandate and Party membership remains a challenge
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At #SBI6, Parties are advancing discussions on resource mobilization – strengthening finance, capacity, knowledge and tools needed to implement the #KMGBF and close the global biodiversity finance gap ahead of #COP17.
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#SBI6 deliberations turn to the process and criteria for identifying specialized international access and #BenefitSharing instruments
Many highlight need for legal clarity, complementarity, coherence with #NagoyaProtocol objectives
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#biodiversity community continues #SBI6 discussions on capacity-building, scientific and technical cooperation
Delegates highlight data gaps, need for sustainable financing, South-South and triangular cooperation, alignment with Parties' needs
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📅 Wed 18 Feb | 17:45 CET
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Take part in the High-Level Roundtable “Agrifood systems taking action for nature”, organized with @unbiodiversity.bsky.social and the Presidency of #COP17Armenia
Join the momentum toward stronger #Biodiversity action on the road to #COP17!
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In a special session at #SBI6, Armenia updated Parties on preparations for the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference #COP17Armenia: 📺 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1k...
We at @unbiodiversity.bsky.social will continue to work with Team Armenia to make the Conference a platform for taking action for nature.
At #SBI6, the focus is on implementation – turning global commitments under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework into real action on the ground, ahead of the first global review of progress at #COP17.
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#SBI6 hears updates on national #biodiversity strategies and action plans, discusses data gaps and needs for the global review of collective progress
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#SBI6 tests pilot modalities for early submission of statements in an effort to streamline discussions
Delegates focus on resource mobilization and the financial mechanism as necessary means of implementation of #biodiversity commitments
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🎉 Today is the first day of #SBI6, the sixth meeting of the Subsidiary Body of Implementation!
From 16-19 February, Rome is going to host discussions on strengthening the implementation and cooperation in the context of the global biodiversity goals. 🤝
👉 Stay tuned!
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The sixth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation of @unbiodiversity.bsky.social has started in Rome.
#SBI6 constitutes an important milestone towards making #COP17Armenia a success. Here is how: 🔗 www.cbd.int/article/2026...
