https://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mv4qbytwgs2uIn an opinion article published in @financialtimes.com @astridschomaker.bsky.social calls for accelerated #BiodiversityAction from governments and businesses ahead of #COP17Armenia where the first #GlobalReview of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF will take place. 🔗 https://www.ft.com/content/d8a41c9e-7837-4edc-93a0-3896ab19d61a09 Sep 2026 23:53 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4qbytwgs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3muznbqc7ac2v📢 Join us on 15 Sept (9:30–11:00 a.m. EDT) for the webinar Developing Trade Policies Supportive of Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use hosted in partnership with UN Trade and Development (@unctad.bsky.social). 🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/BiodiversityTradeWebinar08 Sep 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3muznbqc7ac2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3muuojme5m22vThe #KunmingDialogue opens on Monday in Kunming, China: three days of informal multistakeholder consultations related to the Global Review of the #KMGBF, which will take place at #COP17Armenia: https://www.cbd.int/conferences/kunming-2026.    #BiodiversityAction #ForNature06 Sep 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuojme5m22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mupmin5ovs2eThe Green Zone in Yerevan is part of efforts to make #COP17Armenia a moment of whole-of-society mobilization for #BiodiversityAction guided by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupmin5ovs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3muknzb43ps24Ahead of #COP17Armenia and #COP31, this timely @unep.org report is a reminder that now is the time to double down on #ClimateAction & #BiodiversityAction, because climate change and biodiversity loss are two sides of the same planetary crisis and must be addressed together. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3muknzb43ps24https://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3muk6xoa3fc24El taller sobre el Art.8(j) en México está en marcha! Nos complace dar la bienvenida a todas las participantes e iniciar tres días de diálogo, aprendizaje y colaboración. #Taller #México #creación de capacidades #KMGBF02 Sep 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk6xoa3fc24https://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mui3bdbzws24Under the theme of #TakingActionForNature, the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference #COP17Armenia will take place from 19–30 Oct 2026 in Yerevan. The Conference will host the first Global Review of progress in the #KMGBF implementation. Learn more: https://www.cbd.int/conferences/2026 #BiodiversityAction01 Sep 2026 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mui3bdbzws24https://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mu6f3ao7e22sAs countries accelerate the implementation of the #KMGBF, #COFO28 and #WFW 2026 offer an important opportunity to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation and advance integrated solutions for forests and #BiodiversityAction. Learn more: https://www.fao.org/forestry/committee-on-forestry/en28 Aug 2026 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6f3ao7e22shttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mu5iatfa222vIn this triple-COP year, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social is joining forces with @unccd.bsky.social & #UNFCCC to leverage aligned governance cycles and strengthen engagement with businesses and financial institutions. Explore the full article: ⬇️ https://www.weforum.org/stories/climate-action/2026-triple-cop-year-business/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social/28 Aug 2026 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5iatfa222vhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mu2vwl4wvk2cThe CBD Communities of Practice Webinar Series continues on 8 Sept 2026 with a session on mainstreaming biodiversity into #agriculture in support of the #KMGBF. Register and join: 📅 8 Sept 2026 ⏰ 8:00-9:30 AM EDT 🔗 https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/64284f66-f595-4951-a030-572444013c23@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70 #BiodiversityAction27 Aug 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2vwl4wvk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mtwok3nzgc2pThe #KunmingDialogue (7–9 Sept) will bring together Parties, indigenous peoples and local communities, youth, academia & private sector ahead of the first #KMGBF global review at #COP17Armenia. Learn more about the dialogue: cbd.int/conferences/kunming-2026 #BiodiversityAction25 Aug 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwok3nzgc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mtvxxeyy5s2pThe 2026 Call for Proposals to the Kunming Biodiversity Fund is open until 15 Sep. #BiodiversityAction projects must contribute to at least one of four thematic areas supporting the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF. Learn more: https://www.unep.org/events/award/2026-call-proposals-kunming-biodiversity-fund25 Aug 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvxxeyy5s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msy3vs2suk24Negotiations at #SBSTTA28 and #SBI7 have closed Nairobi. 🌍🌿 Parties advanced work on key biodiversity issues and reviewed the first global assessment of progress paving the way for #COP17Armenia. Read more ⬇️ https://www.cbd.int/doc/press/2026/pr-2026-08-12-sbstta28-sbi7-en.pdf #UNBiodiversity #ForNature13 Aug 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msy3vs2suk24https://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msv7izoads2tBiodiversity cannot be protected by environment ministries alone. At #SBI7, Parties will review efforts to integrate biodiversity across sectors — including planning, policy and decision-making across society and the economy. #UNBiodiversity #ForNature12 Aug 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msv7izoads2thttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mssrucqrq22bImplementation depends on the capacity to act. At #SBI7, Parties will consider how capacity-building and technical and scientific cooperation can become more coherent, sustained and responsive to national needs. #UNBiodiversity #ForNature11 Aug 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssrucqrq22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msqsktaufc2uNew technologies require capacity, cooperation and informed implementation. At #SBI7, Parties will examine elements of a draft thematic action plan on synthetic biology, including capacity-building, technology transfer and knowledge-sharing. #UNBiodiversity #ForNature10 Aug 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqsktaufc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msojfpxsfc2nBiodiversity need to be implemented nationally — and locally. At #SBI7, Parties will review how cities, regions and local authorities are contributing to implementation of the Convention and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. #UNBiodiversity #ForNature09 Aug 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msojfpxsfc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msnw5e3qfc2nOn the International Day of the World's #IndigenousPeoples, we celebrate the custodians of biodiversity whose traditional knowledge sustains lands, waters and life. Targets 21 & 22 of the #KMGBF recognise their traditional knowledge and participation. 🌿 https://youtu.be/W5IFJN4zeJk?si=pS5zyVcm9N9cBidI09 Aug 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnw5e3qfc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msnv2657tc2nBiosafety implementation depends on systems that work. At #SBI7, Parties will take stock of progress under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety — from national frameworks and risk assessment to capacity-building and information-sharing. #UNBiodiversity #ForNature09 Aug 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnv2657tc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msl3xmznks2nSharing benefits from biodiversity starts with strong implementation. At #SBI7, Parties will review progress, challenges and possible actions to strengthen access and benefit-sharing under the Nagoya Protocol. #UNBiodiversity #ForNature08 Aug 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msl3xmznks2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3mskyi4ggik2nDigital sequence information is changing how benefits from biodiversity are shared. At #SBI7, Parties will consider operational aspects of the multilateral mechanism & the Cali Fund, including contributions, transparency tools & effectiveness review. #UNBiodiversity #ForNature08 Aug 2026 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3mskyi4ggik2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msdqydazuc2yBiodiversity action needs finance that reaches implementation. At #SBI7, Parties will discuss how the Resource Mobilization Strategy works in practice — from how funds flow to how biodiversity finance from all sources can be improved. #UNBiodiversity #ForNature05 Aug 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdqydazuc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msblyinwwc2iAsad Naqvi, Director of the Economic and Societal Transformation Division of @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, and Clarissa Nina (Brazil), Chair of #SBI7, speak about the importance of the meeting, which opened on 4 August, ten weeks before the start of #COP17Armenia.04 Aug 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msblyinwwc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msa75f3grs2p⏳ #SBI7 is getting underway today at 10:00am Nairobi time. Follow the agenda and get real-time updates from @enb.iisd.org as Parties advance implementation of the #KMGBF. 🌿🌎 #UNBiodiversity #COP17Armenia #ForNature Watch live on @unwebtv.bsky.social: 🔗 https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k1je3avkwe04 Aug 2026 04:42 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msa75f3grs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/unbiodiversity.bsky.social/post/3msa2xuzd3c2p🌿 #SBSTTA28 closed in Nairobi, with important progress made on scientific and technical issues that underpin implementation of the #KMGBF and the Convention and its Protocols. The meeting helps pave the way to #COP17Armenia. 📄 Read more: cbd.int/article/2026-08-03-sbstta-28 #BiodiversityAction04 Aug 2026 03:27 +0000at://did:plc:ui3upym342ukibwdvrieqxih/app.bsky.feed.post/3msa2xuzd3c2p