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CBD CoP16 Ocean Day Side Event: Implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework: How UN-Oceans can support States in meeting their obligations under the GBF with a focus on the ocean-biodiversity-climate nexus...

Hyères, 28 October 2024 – Known around the world as conservateurs, game wardens, and guardians, rangers are vital stewards of our planet’s biodiversity. They serve on the frontlines of wildlife...

CBD CoP16 Agenda Item 13 on Cooperation with international organizations and bodies established under other conventions Remarks by CITES Secretary-General and CPF Vice-Chair Ivonne Higuero 22 October 2024, Cali, Colombia...

CBD CoP16 Side Event of the Collaborative Partnership on Sustainable Management of Wildlife: Developing Indicators for Targets 4 and 5: Human Wildlife-Conflict and Sustainable Use and Trade of Wild Species...

Honiara, 24 October 2024 — The Solomon Islands has taken a critical step towards strengthening the legality and sustainability of its international wildlife trade. Home to a large number of...

Nairobi, 23 October 2024 — E-permitting systems offer significant advantages across sectors. By digitalizing the process of issuing, tracking, and verifying trade permits, e-permitting systems streamline trade procedures, replacing traditional...

Geneva, 21 October 2024 – Biodiversity is the foundation of human well-being, a healthy planet, and global economic prosperity. It sustains us by providing essential resources like food, medicine, shelter...

ATIBT Forum 2024 Keynote Address by CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero 3 October 2024, Antwerp, Belgium Excellencies, Madame Francoise Van de Ven, President, Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux and moderator...