International Day for Biological Diversity

  The Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity—under the motto "Leaders' for Nature"—is a one-day, by-invitation event held on October 16, 2026, in Yerevan, Armenia  The Leaders' Summit will bring together Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, globally recognized scientists, prominent cultural figures, representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities and other key stakeholders. It will serve as the political anchor for COP 17 , providing strategic direction , elevating ambition and mobilizing coordinated global action to safeguard life on Earth . The summit's motto is " Leaders' for Nature ". Related Sites and Documents;  Convention on Biological Diversity COP 17 website  &  Full Programme Watch the Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity (Heads of States Meeting), COP 17! Conferences

This press conference will launch the State of Biodiversity Action report , the first global report on collective progress in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). Speakers (TBC):United Nations Secretary-General - António Guterres President of COP17, Minister of Environment of Armenia - Hambardzum Matevosyan Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme - Inger Andersen Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) - Astrid Schomaker Moderated by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Context: Ahead of the opening of the COP 17 Leaders' Summit, the launch provides a key moment to bring its findings into the global spotlight, presenting a robust evidence base on global progress and highlighting where action is advancing and where greater efforts are needed to achieve the goals and targets of the KMGBF. As the world approaches the ha...

Implementation-focused negotiations under the Convention on Biological Diversity ahead of COP17. SBI-7 will focus on implementation issues under the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global. Related Sites and Documents:  Website  &  The provisional agenda: SBSTTA-28 ,  the provisional agenda: SBI-07 . Watch the seventh meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) - PM Session! 04:29:59 Agencies, Funds & Programmes

   Implementation-focused negotiations under the Convention on Biological Diversity ahead of COP17. SBI-7 will focus on implementation issues under the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, supporting preparations for COP17 in Yerevan. Related Sites and Documents:  Website ;  The provisional agenda: SBSTTA-28 ;  The provisional agenda: SBI-07 . Watch the seventh meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) - AM Session! Live Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Implementation-focused negotiations under the Convention on Biological Diversity ahead of COP17. SBI-7 will focus on implementation issues under the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, supporting preparations for COP17 in Yerevan Related Sites and Documents:  Website ;  The provisional agenda: SBSTTA-28 ;  The provisional agenda: SBI-07 . Watch the seventh meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) - PM session! Live Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Scientific and technical negotiations under the Convention on Biological Diversity ahead of COP17. SBSTTA-28 will support scientific, technical and technological advice under the Convention on Biological Diversity, including discussions linked to implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and preparation for COP17 in Yerevan. Related Sites and Documents:  Website ;  The provisional agenda: SBSTTA-28 ;  The provisional agenda: SBI-07 Watch the Seventh meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) - AM session! 04:00:50 Agencies, Funds & Programmes