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The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty to sustain the rich diversity of life on Earth.Read More
192 States and the European Union are party to the Convention on Biological Diversity.Read More
The Cartagena Protocol aims at reducing the potential adverse effects of biotechnology on biodiversity.Read More
The Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and its Aichi Targets represent the world's commitment to reduce biodiversity loss.Read More
2011 has been declared the International Year of Forests by the United NationsRead More
22 May 2011 - International Day for Biodiversity
To celebrate forest biodiversityRead More
5 June 2011 - World Environment Day
To celebrate the forests: Nature at your service!Read More
2011-2020 is the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity to reflect on biodiversity and act for a future in harmony with nature.Read More
The Green Wave is a global campaign to educate children and youth about biodiversity.Read More
The Nagoya Protocol provides a framework for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.Read More

28 June 2011

Press Release: Carpathian Convention signs Tourism Protocol based on CBD Guidelines, Ramsar Convention Involved in Similar Effort

28 June 2011
Carpathian Convention signs Tourism Protocol based on CBD Guidelines, Ramsar Convention Involved in Similar Effort

Press Release: Carpathian Convention signs Tourism Protocol based on CBD Guidelines, Ramsar Convention Involved in Similar Effort Read More
27 June 2011
The Second Forum on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security in the Near East Region, 27 to 29 June, 2011

Message from the CBD Executive Secretary on the occasion of the Second Forum on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security in the Near East Region, 27 to 29 June, 2011 Read More
21 June 2011
Regional Workshop on updating National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans Being Held in Congo

Communiqué: Regional Workshop on updating National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans Being Held in Congo Read More
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27 June 2011
Seychelles Makes Major Contribution to Aichi Biodiversity Targets

Communiqué: Seychelles Makes Major Contribution to Aichi Biodiversity Targets Read More
23 June 2011
European Union and 12 Member States sign the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization

Press Release: European Union and 12 Member States sign the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization Read More
20 June 2011
The 6th INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ opens for entries and searches the globe for the true unsung sustainability heroes.

Press Release: The 6th INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ opens for entries and searches the globe for the true unsung sustainability heroes. Read More

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Updated on 2011-06-27