Roads melting, fires raging, lives at risk—the climate crisis is undeniable. With 56% of the world's population living in urban areas, it's crucial to rethink how we design, construct, and manage our cities. 🏙 Discover ⑤ innovative urban solutions that are leading the way. via Earth.Org
UN Biodiversity
International Affairs
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The official account for the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
About us
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992 and entered into force on 29 December 1993. It is the first global agreement to cover all aspects of biological diversity: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD), based in Montreal, Canada, was established to support the goals of the Convention. Its primary functions are to organize meetings, prepare reports, assist member governments in the implementation of the various programmes of work, coordinate with other international organizations and collect and disseminate information.
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http://www.cbd.int
External link for UN Biodiversity
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- International Affairs
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- 51-200 employees
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UN Biodiversity reposted this
This week at the United Nations High Level Political Forum: ✅ I welcomed the launch of the first United Nations system-wide strategy for water and sanitation; ✅ We took stock of how the Water Action Agenda is in full swing 16 month after the world committed to water action at the 2023 UN water conference; ✅ we concluded we are not on track to reach the SDGs and discussed how to speed and scale up; ✅ I participated in events on agriculture, climate, localization and debt swaps for development (beyond my water bubble!); ✅ I had many useful conversations, for instance with Astrid Schomaker of UN Biodiversity. ✅ I discovered the SDG smurfs (dankjewel Permanent Representation of Belgium to the United Nations in New York) United Nations Water Dr. Alvaro Lario Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations Permanente Vertegenwoordiging van Nederland bij de VN in Rome Ineke Hordijk Yoka Brandt Kavish Bisseswar Marcel Beukeboom Koen Overkamp NWP (Netherlands Water Partnership) Sandra Pellegrom Pascalle Grotenhuis Steven Collet MOPAN
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#DidYouKnow that forests offer more than just scenic views? They're also essential for our health and happiness! 🌳 Here are surprising physical benefits of immersing yourself in the lungs of our planet.🌏 via Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net)
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UN Biodiversity reposted this
Investing in biodiversity is not merely an environmental concern, but an economic and social necessity. At the #HLPF General Debate today, I discussed how implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework (#BiodiversityPlan) will significantly support the progress in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs).
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UN Biodiversity reposted this
Today, at the #HLPF, I had the pleasure of signing the UN-to-UN transfer agreement on harnessing synergies between the Global Forest Goals and NBSAPs and finding solutions to the national-level fragmentation of forest agenda - with Juliette Biao, Director of the United Nations Forum on Forests. UN Biodiversity looks forward to our joint work.
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#Energy is what fuels our civilization. Let’s discover more sustainable energy solutions for the cooking, producing, processing and preserving of food 👇 via World Food Programme
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This infographic by The Nature Conservancy showcases the numerous benefits of urban trees 🌳🏙 From protecting biodiversity to reducing stress, trees are essential for healthy and sustainable cities.
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Trees are inspiring in many other ways – including 🏙 urban cooling, 🌪 protection against storms and tsunamis, 🌋 early warnings for volcanic eruptions, 🔥 defense against wildfires, and more! Learn more about ⑨ ways trees safeguard against disasters. via United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
The silent protectors: How trees may safeguard against disasters
preventionweb.net
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UN Biodiversity reposted this
It was an honour to have the opportunity to address the SDG 6 and Water Action Agenda Special Event at the #HLPF. The implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#BiodiversityPlan) by all UN Biodiversity Parties is a high priority & will contribute to the UN System-wide Strategy for Water & Sanitation.
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UN Biodiversity reposted this
Great to participate in the United Nations Water’s Principals Meeting at the #HLPF today. We, in UN Biodiversity, see today’s launch of the UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation as an important step forward, and are delighted to see that it is aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#BiodiversityPlan).
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