UN Biodiversity

Honoured to confer with H.E. Girma Amente, Minister @MoA_Ethiopia today in Addis Ababa. We discussed biodiversity initiatives by the Ethiopian government, including the Green Legacy Initiative and the “Conservation Plus” programme--which underpin the implementation of the #KMGBF

#Target4 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF is about halting species extinction, protecting genetic diversity and managing human-wildlife conflicts. Learn more about Target4: 🔗cbd.int/gbf/targets/4

With Harsen Nyambe, Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, and his team @_AfricanUnion, we discussed collaboration for the implementation of the #KMGBF. The planned African Summits on Climate Change and Biodiversity will bolster synergies across the continent.

It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Kevin Kariuki, Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth at the African Development Bank @AfDB_Group and hear how the bank is leading the integration of climate and biodiversity finance. Looking forward to closer collaboration.

Chuffed by the level of commitment to biodiversity at #AMCEN20. With @OusseynouKasse, Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Biodiversity, we agreed on the importance of regional coordination & capacity-building as enablers of accelerated implementation of the #KMGBF.

Grateful to H.E. @NikolPashinyan for his leadership steadily moving forward towards COP17 in Yerevan. We at @UNBiodiversity look forward to a decisive COP that will see the first global review of progress in the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

#Target3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF) is about conserving 30% of the planet’s land, waters and sea, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functions and services. Learn more: 🔗cbd.int/gbf/targets/3

#AMCEN20 Rio convention representatives were united in highlighting the benefits of integrated implementation at all levels. 2026 as a triple COP year offers opportunities for parties to the Convention to task the Secretariats to work together in this sense.

Congratulations to H.E. Hambardzum Matevosyan on his appointment as Minister of Environment of Armenia. We have been working closely on preparations for COP 17 of @UNBiodiversity in Yerevan. I look forward to continued collaboration with Minister Matevosyan and his team.

At #AMCEN20 I conferred with H.E. Roger Baro, Minister of Environment, Water and Sanitation of Burkina Faso. We discussed opportunities to accelerate the implementation of the country’s revised Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan #NBSAP and preparations for @UNBiodiversity COP 17

At #AMCEN20 I took part in a @UNBiodiversity ceremony for the signing of host agreements with the Heads of @RCMRD_ and @OSS_Comms: two of the Regional Support Centres* that Parties to the CBD have selected to bolster capacity for biodiversity action. (*) cbd.int/article/sbi4-r…

#AMCENat40 is a celebration of Africa’s achievements in elevating environmental sustainability as a top policy priority. We at @UNBiodiversity applaud #AMCEN's leadership in🌍efforts to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change, protect land and curb pollution. Thank you.

I was delighted to take part in this landmark event at #AMCEN20. Securing a thriving and resilient future requires investment in circular economy because increasing efficiencies and reducing waste are key to #PeaceWithNature. Congratulations on this important step forward.

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#Target2 of the #KMGBF is about ensuring that at least 30% of areas of degraded terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine ecosystems are under effective restoration, to enhance biodiversity & ecosystem services, ecological integrity and connectivity ➡️ cbd.int/gbf/targets/2

At #COP16Colombia, Parties adopted decision 16/21 on synthetic biology. 📽️@UNBiodiversity unpacks the significance of this decision and its relevance to the implementation of the Convention and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

I had the opportunity to exchange views with Fred Boltz, Head of the Programming Division at @theGEF on the ongoing GEF replenishment process, the governance reforms and the proposed resource mobilization strategy. #AMCEN20

It was a pleasure to exchange views with H.E. Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of Zimbabwe, on their innovative finance initiatives, including carbon and biodiversity credit systems, and South-South Cooperation with other SADC countries. #AMCEN20

It was a pleasure to have @MisionColUNOG, @Armembsuisse, Panama, @IIFB_indigenous address the participants at our side-event at #EMRIP2025 on the outcomes of #COP16 and newly established Subsidiary Body of relevance to Indigenous Peoples! #WeAreIndigenous #KMGBF #biodiversity

#Target1 of the #KMGBF is about ensuring that all areas are under participatory, integrated, biodiversity-inclusive spatial planning and/or effective management processes, while respecting the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities. 🔗 shorturl.at/60njp