Living in harmony with nature

What is Biodiversity? Members of the public were asked what biodiversity is. The most common answer was "some kind of washing powder" (BBC, 15 Oct 2010). Eurobarometer: only 38% of Europeans know the meaning of the term, although another 28% have heard of it but do not know its meaning The main reason cited by citizens for their lack of actions to stop biodiversity loss was low awareness of what can be done

Biodiversity is threatened Invasive species Climate change Habitat conversion Overexploitation Pollution More land was converted to cropland in the 30 years after 1950 than in the 150 years between 1700 and 1850. Expect loss of roughly 10–15% of plant species as a result of habitat loss over the period 1970–2050 in the MA scenarios 20% of the world’s coral reefs were lost and 20% degraded in the last several decades 35% of mangrove area has been lost in the last several decades Distribution of species is becoming more homogenous and the population size or range (or both) of the majority of species across a range of taxonomic groups is declining Indirect drivers Economic activity Demographics (population growth) Social and political factors Cultural and religious factors

Biodiversity is threatened Invasive species Climate change Habitat conversion Overexploitation Pollution More land was converted to cropland in the 30 years after 1950 than in the 150 years between 1700 and 1850. Expect loss of roughly 10–15% of plant species as a result of habitat loss over the period 1970–2050 in the MA scenarios 20% of the world’s coral reefs were lost and 20% degraded in the last several decades 35% of mangrove area has been lost in the last several decades Distribution of species is becoming more homogenous and the population size or range (or both) of the majority of species across a range of taxonomic groups is declining Indirect drivers Economic activity Demographics (population growth) Social and political factors Cultural and religious factors

3 objectives: Conservation of biological diversity www.cbd.int The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat About the Convention Conference of the Parties Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Implementation UN Decade on Biodiversity 1 of the three Rio Conventions, emerging from the UN Conference on Environment and Development in 1992 3 objectives: Conservation of biological diversity Sustainable use of its components Fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources 193 Parties (192 countries and the European Union)

Main obligations of the Parties www.cbd.int The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat About the Convention Conference of the Parties Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Implementation UN Decade on Biodiversity Main obligations of the Parties National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Conservation measures: monitoring and evaluation, protected areas, remediation measures to counter invasive alien species, promotion of traditional knowledge Sustainable use: integration into national decision-making Social and economic incentive measures Access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing Financial resources Report to the Conference of the Parties

COP 12 will be on 6-17 October 2014 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea www.cbd.int/cop The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat About the Convention Conference of the Parties Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Implementation UN Decade on Biodiversity Conference of the Parties COP 12 will be on 6-17 October 2014 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea

Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 www.cbd.int/sp The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat About the Convention Conference of the Parties Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Implementation UN Decade on Biodiversity Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 Vision Living in harmony with nature. By 2050, biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored and wisely used, maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people Mission Take effective and urgent action to halt the loss of biodiversity in order to ensure that by 2020 ecosystems are resilient and continue to provide essential services, thereby securing the planet’s variety of life, and contributing to human well-being, and poverty eradication

Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 www.cbd.int/sp The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat About the Convention Conference of the Parties Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Implementation UN Decade on Biodiversity Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 Develop national targets taking into account national circumstances Review, update and revise NBSAPs, in line with the Strategic Plan Monitor and review the implementation of their NBSAPS… and report to COP through the fifth and sixth national reports Develop national and regional targets, using the Strategic Plan and its Aichi Targets, as a flexible framework, in accordance with national priorities and capacities and taking into account both the global targets and the status and trends of biological diversity in the country, and the resources provided through the strategy for resource mobilization, with a view to contributing to collective global efforts to reach the global targets, and report thereon to the Conference of the Parties at its eleventh meeting; Overarching biodiversity startargy not just for CBD but world community Emphasizing that increased knowledge on biodiversity and ecosystem services and its application is an important tool for communicating and mainstreaming biodiversity, invites Parties and other Governments to make use of the findings of the study on The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity and other relevant studies, to make the case for investment for biodiversity and ecosystem services and to strengthen policy commitment to biodiversity at the highest level;

A Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by www.cbd.int/sp/targets The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat About the Convention Conference of the Parties Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Implementation UN Decade on Biodiversity 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets - 5 Strategic Goals A Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society B Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use C To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity D Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services E Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building

Achieving the Biodiversity Targets by 2020 www.cbd.int/2011-2020 The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat Living in harmony with nature About the Convention Conference of the Parties Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Implementation UN Decade on Biodiversity Achieving the Biodiversity Targets by 2020 The United Nations Decade on Biodiversity will contribute to the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity for the period 2011-2020 (UNGA Resolution 65/161)

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the CBD http://bch.cbd.int/protocol The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat  About the Cartagena Protocol  Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Protocol The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the CBD Ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health Adopted: 29 January 2000 Entered into force: 11 September 2003

http://bch.cbd.int/protocol/supplementary The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat  About the Cartagena Protocol  Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Protocol The Nagoya-Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety International rules and procedure on liability and redress for damage to biodiversity resulting from living modified organisms (LMO) Adopted: 16 October 2010 Entered into force:

The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing www.cbd.int/abs The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat  About the Nagoya Protocol The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing Sharing the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources in a fair and equitable way, including by appropriate access to genetic resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies, taking into account all rights over those resources and to technologies, and by appropriate funding, thereby contributing to the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components Adopted: 29 October 2010

Agricultural Biodiversity Dry and Sub-humid Land Biodiversity www.cbd.int The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat Thematic Programmes Major Groups Cross Cutting Issues Thematic Programmes Agricultural Biodiversity Dry and Sub-humid Land Biodiversity Forest Biodiversity Inland Waters Biodiversity Island Biodiversity Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Mountain Biodiversity The Convention’s guidance is made concrete in its programmes of work. The COP has initiated work on five thematic work programmes, addressing marine and coastal biodiversity, agricultural biodiversity, forest biodiversity, the biodiversity of inland waters, and dry and sub-humid lands. At its seventh meeting, the COP adopted a programme of work on mountain biological diversity. It also mandated an ad hoc technical expert group to develop a programme of work on island biodiversity for the consideration of the Conference of the Parties at its eighth meeting. Each thematic programme of work establishes a vision for, and basic principles to guide, future work; sets out key issues for consideration; identifies potential outputs; and suggests a timetable and means for achieving these outputs. The COP has explicitly directed that the consideration of certain cross-cutting issues should be integrated into the thematic work programmes. Provision has been made for the periodic review of the implementation of the work programmes by the COP and SBSTTA. It is envisaged that implementation of the work programmes will involve contributions from Parties, the Secretariat, relevant intergovernmental organizations and other organizations.

Universities and the Scientific Community Children & Youth www.cbd.int The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat Thematic Programmes Major Groups Cross Cutting Issues Major Groups Local Authorities Parliamentarians Business Universities and the Scientific Community Children & Youth The Green Wave for Schools Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

www.cbd.int The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat Thematic Programmes Major Groups Cross Cutting Issues Cross cutting issues Biodiversity for Development Identification, Monitoring, Indicators and Assessments Climate Change and Biodiversity Invasive Alien Species Communication, Education and Public Awareness Liability and Redress - Article 14.2 Economics, Trade and Incentive Measures Protected Areas Ecosystem Approach Sustainable Use of Biodiversity Gender and Biodiversity Technology Transfer and Cooperation Global Strategy for Plant Conservation Tourism and Biodiversity Global Taxonomy Initiative Traditional Knowledge, Innovations and Practices - Article 8(j) Impact Assessment New & Emerging Issues Over and above the thematic programmes there are a number of other items on the COP agenda addressing key cross-cutting issues of relevance to all thematic areas. Essentially these correspond to the issues addressed in the Convention’s substantive provisions in Articles 6–20. Some cross-cutting initiatives, such as the work on indicators, directly support work under thematic programmes. Others are developing discrete products, which in some instances are quite separate from the thematic programmes—for example, the negotiations for a protocol on biosafety. Other “products” include guidelines which should assist Parties in the implementation of relevant articles of the Convention and cross-cutting programmes of work.

FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY ISLAND BIODIVERSITY www.cbd.int/idb The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat One School, One Tree, One Gift to Nature IDB 2013 The Green Wave International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May 2014 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY ISLAND BIODIVERSITY Logo soon available at www.cbd.int/idb/2014

22 May - International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) http://greenwave.cbd.int The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat One School, One Tree, One Gift to Nature IDB 2012 The Green Wave The Green Wave Global biodiversity campaign to educate children and youth about biodiversity. 22 May - International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB)

Guidelines, guiding principles and publications www.cbd.int/information The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat Decisions Guidelines Guiding principles  Publications Factsheets  Toolkits Guidelines, guiding principles and publications The Principles and Guidelines of the Ecosystem Approach Bonn Guidelines on Access and Benefit-Sharing Guiding Principles for the prevention, introduction and mitigation of impact of alien species Guidelines for incorporating biodiversity-related issues into environmental impact assessment legislation and/or processes and in strategic environmental assessment Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for Sustainable Use of Biodiversity The Akwe: Kon Voluntary Guidelines for the Conduct of Cultural, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Guidelines on Biodiversity and Tourism Development

Functions of the Secretariat Organize meetings www.cbd.int/secretariat The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat About the Secretariat Contact us Functions of the Secretariat Organize meetings Provide technical expertise/representation Collect and distribute information on biodiversity Present reports and official documentation at COP Assist in the implementation of Programmes of Work Create partnerships with relevant international organizations

Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity www.cbd.int/contact The Convention Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Programmes Information Secretariat About the Secretariat Contact us Contact us Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity World Trade Centre 413 St. Jacques street, Suite 800 Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 1N9 Tel. 1 (514) 288 2220 secretariat@cbd.int www.cbd.int