International Day for Biological Diversity

How can we use nature to help communities build resilience to extreme weather events and climate change? Nature is powerful. Nature-based solutions can help address the climate crisis. And by using them, we’re protecting nature and protecting people. Follow the conversations about the current   #ClimateCrisis

Note from the Secretariat: Guidance material on each target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is accessible by clicking on the target number below. This material provides an overview of each target by briefly introducing key terms, highlighting some of the implications for national target setting, and providing key points and guiding questions for consideration as part of national target-setting exercises. It also identifies the adopted indicators to monitor progress and resources that could assist with national target setting and implementation . This material should be considered a work in progress, and it will be periodically updated with inputs from Parties and partner organizations in the light of experiences with its use. This information is meant to serve as a resource that Parties and others may wish to consider as they implement the Global Biodiversity Framework . It does not replace or qualify decision 15/4 or 15/5 . Section H. Global targets for 2030 ...

Discover an amazing truth: a teaspoon of soil is home to a vibrant ecosystem, thriving with more life than there are people on Earth Dig into the 618-page document on the State of knowledge of Soil Biodiversity . Follow the conversations with the hashtag: #SoilBiodiversity

 The  Nagoya Protocol on  Access And Benefit Sharing  information kit. Learn more through the communications materials

Indigenous Peoples have developed sophisticated codes of conservation to stop overhunting and preserve biodiversity . Discover the Indigenous Peoples of the planet and their most important characteristics!

Check out the European's plan for a greener future infographic about their biodiversity strategy for 2030! The European Commission has adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 , compared to 1990 levels. More information on Delivering the European Green Deal .

The 10 aspirational principles and the 24 criteria for a sustainable #Bioeconomy give guidance on finding efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable bio-based activities in all economic sectors

It’s a relationship between humans, animals, plants and the environment . It relies on the understanding of how human actions and policies could affect animal, plant & environment health and how it impacts humans as a result . A One Health Approach helps tackle health threats by linking humans, animals, plans and environment together.

Mangroves are vital ecosystems that store carbon and are crucial in tackling the impacts of #ClimateChange . ‌But what's the definition of #mangrove according to IPBES Nature's Lexicon.

At IFAD, the importance of #biodiversity is acknowledged, reflected in its commitment to biodiversity restoration and conservation , which is integrated into 70% of its projects.