Logo The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a Convention under the UN system, one of the three Río Conventions, which aims its work to preserve biodiversity and ensure its sustainable use. The CBD is governed by the Conference of the Parties (member countries), who have the power to make decisions under this UN body. The Convention on Biological …
Buzzwords Wikipedia: CBD (Cannabidiol) is a phytocannabinoid discovered in 1940. It is one of some 113 identified cannabinoids in cannabis plants, accounting for up to 40% of the plant’s extract. As of 2018, preliminary clinical research on cannabidiol included studies of anxiety, cognition, movement disorders, and pain. Planeta.com Marijuana = Cannabis Convention on Biological Diversity …
Photo: Eric Burgers, Yolanda Reef Egypt hosted the 14th Biodiversity COP November 11-29, 2018. Hashtags: #COP14 #EgyptCOP14 Planeta.com is updating this guide to the event, making requests of the organizers and participants and curating this Twitter moment. Suggestions and feedback are welcome as we reflect on the outcomes. Key Links http://www.cbd.int https://www.facebook.com/UNBiodiversity https://www.facebook.com/pg/UNBiodiversity/events/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2223389177938638 https://twitter.com/CristianaPascaP …
THE LIMA DECLARATION ON BIODIVERSITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Contributions from Science to Policy for Sustainable Development, CBD Technical Series No.89 A joint publication by CBD, GIZ – Pro Ambiente, and IAI. Download https://www.cbd.int/doc/publications/cbd-ts-89-en.pdf Biodiversity and climate change: Contributions from science to policy for sustainable development Table of Contents THE FRAMEWORK Biodiversity and climate change. David Cooper …
Publisher’s Note: Developing Story to be updated during and after the event Montreal – The Twenty-first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-21) hosts more than 500 delegates from around the world meet this week. The discussion spotlights Indigenous peoples and local communities’ contributions to the Convention on Biological Diversity …
Photo Key Links https://www.cbd.int/cop https://www.cbd.int/doc/?meeting=cop-13 http://www.mexicop13.bio – @COP13mx http://cop13.mx – http://cop13.mx/cop-13 http://flux.live/cop/coplive http://flux.live/cop/copvod/public Cancún Declaration Questions How many ecotourism and tourism businesses participated in #COP13? Can you share the list of participants, speakers who attended #COP13? https://www.periscope.tv/ronmader/1rmxPrdwyyEGN 01:28 Is there a directory of participants? Kudos to the organizers, hosts and participants sharing live video https://www.periscope.tv/ronmader/1rmxPrdwyyEGN?t=4m36s …
CANCUN DECLARATION ON MAINSTREAMING THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY FOR WELL-BEING Source: CBD We, the ministers and other heads of delegation, having met on the occasion of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, Cancun, Mexico, 2016 1, on 2 and 3 December, DECLARE THAT: 1. It is essential to live in harmony with nature …
Photo: Eric Burgers, Yolanda Reef Breaking News We’ve just learned that Egypt will be the host country for the 14th Biodiversity COP, hashtag #COP14, in 2018. Questions How will COP14 be different from COP13? What would locals like visitors to know about Egypt? How do we translate text into Arabic? Wishlist How should we evaluate …
The Conference of the Parties is the governing body of the Convention, and advances implementation of the Convention through the decisions it takes at its periodic meetings. To date the Conference of the Parties has held 12 ordinary meetings, and one extraordinary meeting (the latter, to adopt the Biosafety Protocol, was held in two parts). …