New targets to protect biodiversity must include farmers and agriculture

Africa’s protected areas cover an area of 20.4 million km² or 15.1% of the landmass. But experts say this isn’t enough. 

7th GEF Assembly: Decision on direct funding to civil societies likely during the meeting

More funds would be needed to make this possible without alienating governments

Over 10,000 to attend UN biodiversity convention next month

Clear mandates needed from delegates for a biodiversity framework that is strong and yet implementable  

Lateral Thoughts: Where is the money for biodiversity? 

The amendments have reduced the scope of access and benefit sharing and new thinking is needed ensure that communities are not sidelined 

Can Montreal help communities: DTE’s coverage on access and benefit-sharing in the run-up to COP15

Benefits arising from the use of biodiversity have not been shared equitably with communities who have protected it for centuries

Over 100 experts oppose ‘Nature Positive Fund’ in open letter to UN before COP15

‘Nature Positive Economy’ promotes the financialisation of nature’s destruction, they said

COP15 Montreal: Asia must speed up its protected area coverage 6 times to meet 30X30 goal

Conservation measures governed by local communities can help the world meet targets on protected areas, according to a new research

Chinese hydropower giants are irreversibly damaging biodiversity. A new report explains how

Two Chinese hydropower giants account for construction of half of the world’s dams, which have been causing irreversible damage to …

CBD’s Geneva meetings: Benefit sharing on traditional knowledge & digital sequence information on agenda

Recommendations to be presented at upcoming meeting of Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical & Technological Advice as well as COP16

Road to COP15 Montreal: Namibia’s unique scheme ensures implementation of Nagoya Protocol

Namibia allows the creation of community forests so indigenous groups can manage their own natural resources

Road to COP15 Montreal: Mexican indigenous groups yet to benefit under Nagoya Protocol; here is why

The Convention on Biological Diversity leaves many matters to the interpretation of each country’s laws

7th GEF Assembly: Member countries get together to ratify Global Biodiversity Framework Fund 

Momentum set in Vancouver crucial for achieving the biodiversity and sustainable development goals by 2030

Why 2024 may see action on biodiversity credits

Regulation is needed urgently to ensure that they are effective

Is India ready for post-2020 global biodiversity framework?

India enacted Biological Diversity Act in 2002 but it has to be implemented by states & many failed to prepare rules

Convention on Biological Diversity: Draft recommendation to focus on One Health approach, COVID-19

The draft also addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, well-being and biodiversity

Road to COP16: Convention on Biological Diversity’s scientific body ends meet with recommendations on key issues

Seven technical topics discussed at meeting; experts continue discussions on implementation   

Fresh negotiations on UN High Seas Treaty begin in New York. Here’s what to expect

United Nations member nations failed to reach a consensus last year

Road to COP15 Montreal: Cameroon hopes to benefit from its rich biodiversity

It also expects that the conference will result in commitments to foster technology transfer in a way that helps developing countries benefit …

Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework: ‘Implementation needs more resources’

All ASEAN countries face challenges in achieving the two sustainable development goals on biodiversity, leaders said in final session …

Road to COP16: Two subsidiary bodies of Convention on Biological Diversity begin talks in Nairobi

The outcome of the discussions will be presented at COP16 in Colombia in October for consideration

Global Biodiversity Framework: What happened in Nairobi?

The preparatory meeting on biodiversity ends with little consensus  

First GBFF council meeting takes baby steps for biodiversity

Operational matters discussed, but nothing on resource mobilisation

Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2022 passed

It has to be ensured that these amendments help India meet the targets set up under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Marine protected areas are underfunded. Experts discuss ways to address the funding gap

A well-managed and sufficiently funded MPA can restore good health to vulnerable ecosystems, help achieve global biodiversity conservation goals

Over 100 countries sign Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation

It calls upon the parties to “mainstream” biodiversity protection in decision-making