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Webinar: leveraging cutting-edge technology for biodiversity knowledge management

7 November 2023, Online

ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) and the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) partner in biodiversity conservation

The ACB welcomes the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) as a partner in biodiversity conservation! Join us as we welcome this new collaboration. Tune in tomorrow, 3 December at 10:00 (GMT+8) on the ACB’s Facebook page.

International Civil Aviation Day 2020

7 December 2020, Montreal, Canada

Twentieth Session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

8 - 12 May 2017, Geneva, Switzerland

Release of the First Issue of BioCAP: Biodiversity Capacity Development Update

Reference: SCBD/IMS/RS/ET/CP/86442 (2017-034)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points, relevant organizations and IPLCs

Survey to identify potential Bio-Bridge Initiative partners and providers of biodiversity-related technical assistance

Reference: SCBD/IMS/RS/ET/cl/86100 (2016-139)
To: Relevant organizations, including intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, research and academic institutions as well as private sector entities

Reminder and Extension of Deadline: Call for Requests for Assistance under the Bio-Bridge Initiative

Reference: SCBD/IMS/RS/ET/cl/86006 (2016-140)
To: CBD, ABS, CPB, SBSTTA National Focal Points

Call for Requests for Assistance under the Bio-Bridge Initiative

Reference: SCBD/IMS/RS/ET/lz/86006 (2016-126)
To: CBD, ABS, CPB, SBSTTA National Focal Points

Third Science for Biodiversity Forum, 1 - 2 December 2016, Cancun, Mexico

Reference: SCBD/IMS/RS/ET/cl/86009 (2016-120)
To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points and relevant organizations

UNEP/CBD/SBI/1/6

Capacity Building, Technical and Scientific Cooperation, Technology Transfer and the Clearing-House Mechanism

How can Science really add value to global biodiversity governance? – discussing the effectiveness of Science-Policy-Interfaces

Science-Policy-Interfaces (SPIs) in the biodiversity arena aim at synthesizing the best possible knowledge basis to inform political decision-making, and being relevant, credible and legitimate. Besides scientific results on the status and trends of biodiversity, this also implies the scientific ...

The cost of knowledge – investments to date in authoritative biodiversity knowledge products

Both planning and monitoring strategies and actions for biodiversity require authoritative knowledge, but surprisingly little is known about the levels of investment necessary to develop and maintain such knowledge products. This is deeply problematic: without such information, those who need it ...

Moving to Target 11 – IUCN/UNEP-WCMC Assessments of Global Biodiversity Outcomes and Specific Progress in Asia

This event will profile the work of IUCN and its partners to help move toward Aichi Target 11. Preliminary results from the Protected Planet-Asia report - the first regional report of its kind - will be presented. Prepared by UNEP-WCMC and IUCN, the report includes the latest information on pro ...

UNEP/CBD/COP/12/INF/3

List of Draft Recommendations Prepared for the Twelfth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Regarding Capacity-Building for Revising and Updating National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans, Technical and Scientific Cooperation, Technology Transfer and the Clearing-House Mechanism

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/18/INF/20

DNA Barcoding and its Role in Building Global Capacity in Molecular Biodiversity

UNEP/CBD/WGRI/5/INF/2

Mechanisms and Arrangements for Technical and Scientific Cooperation of Relevance to the Convention on Biological Diversity

UNEP/CBD/WGRI/5/3/ADD1

Technical and Scientific Cooperation and Technology Transfer

Round table on access to information, public participation and access to justice regarding LMOs/GMOs

16 - 17 October 2013, Geneva, Switzerland

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/13/ADD1

Progress Report on Technology Transfer and Cooperation (Article 16 to 19)

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/8

A Review of Barriers to the Sharing of Biodiversity Data and Information, With Recommendations for Eliminating Them

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/INF/9

Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technical Cooperation: Compilation and synthesis of information on institutional, administrative, legilative and policy frameworks that facilitate access to and adaptation of technologies

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/INF/32

Technology Transfer and Cooperation: Preparation of technical studies that further explore and analyse the role of intellectual property rights in technology transfer in the context of the convention on biological diversity

UNEP/CBD/COP/9/18

Technology Transfer and Cooperation: Draft Strategy for the Implementation of the Programme of Work

UNEP/CBD/COP/9/INF/1

Report of the Meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation

UNEP/CBD/COP/9/INF/7

The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Technology Transfer in the Context of The Convention on Biological Diversity - Technical study prepared by the secretariats of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and the World Intellectual Pr ...

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/1

Provisional Agenda

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/1/ADD1

Annotations to the Provisional Agenda

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/2

Collection, Analysis and Identification of Ongoing Tools, Mechanisms, Systems and Initiatives to Promote the Implementation of Articles 16 to 19 of the Convention

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/3

Development of Strategies for Practical Implementation of the Programme of Work on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technical Cooperation

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/3/ADD1

Development of Strategies for Practical Implementation of the Programme of Work on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technical Cooperation (Addendum - Preparation of proposals on options to apply measures and mechanisms to facilitate access to and adaptation of technologies, and exploration ...

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/4

Development of an Indicator for Technology Transfer as Part of the Framework for Assessing Progress towards the 2010 Target

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/5

Report of the Meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/INF/1

Compilation of Views on Proposals and Options to Apply Measures and Mechanisms to Technology Transfer and Cooperation Provided by Parties, Governments and Relevant Conventions and International Organizations and Initiatives

UNEP/CBD/AHTEG-TTSTC/1/INF/2

Exploring Possibilities of Developing a Biodiversity Technology Initiative, Taking into Account the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI)

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Information Note for Participants

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Decision VII/29 Transfer of technology and technology cooperation (Articles 16 to 19)

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Decision VIII/12 Technology transfer and cooperation (Articles 16 to 19)

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The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Technology Transfer in the Context of the Convention on Biological Diversity

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/19

Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technical Cooperation Progress Report on Implementation

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/19/ADD1

Technology Transfer and Cooperation: Proposals for the enhancement of the clearing-house mechanism as a key mechanism in technology transfer and cooperation

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/19/ADD2

Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technical Cooperation: Preparation of proposals on options to apply measures and mechanisms to facilitate access to and adaptation of technologies, and exploration of possibilites and mechanisms of cooperation with processes in other conventions and interna ...

UNEP/CBD/COP/8/INF/22

Technology Transfer and Cooperation: Synthesis report of information on national, regional and international information systems

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/9/7/ADD1

Draft elements of a programme of work on technology transfer and cooperation

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/9/INF/1

Technology transfer and cooperation<br>Chair’s report of the Norway/United Nations Conference on Technology Transfer and Capacity-building

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/9/INF/13

Technology transfer and cooperation<br>Indicative list of technologies for conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity

9th International Convention on Environment and Development

8 - 12 July 2013, Havana, Cuba

Integrating Conservation and Livelihoods around Protected Areas through Scalable Technological Solutions

WWF-India with support from SEED launched a project in 2007 on "People and Protected Areas:Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods in Partnership with Local Communities" to coordinate and support the efforts of local and grassroots VOs promoting innovative mechanisms to enhance local livelihood ...

UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/9

Activities that Support Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation of Relevance to the Convention: Compilation of Activities and Gap Analysis

Peer Review of document Analysis of activities supporting technology transfer and cooperation of relevance to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/78318 (2012-034)
To: Relevant international organizations and initiatives

Decision X/16: Technology transfer and cooperation

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/78991 (2012-031)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Peer Review of document “Supporting activities, programmes and initiatives for technology transfer and cooperation of relevance to the Convention on Biological Diversity”

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/78318 (2011-230)
To: Relevant international organizations and initiatives

In paragraph 2 (a) of decision X/16, the Conference of the Parties invited Parties and other Governments, as well as relevant international organizations and initiatives, research institutions and the business sector, to submit to the Executive Secretary information on activities currently being ...

Deadline extension for submission of inputs requested by decision X/16 on Transfer of Technology and Technology Cooperation

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/74331 (2011-094)
To: CBD National Focal Points; relevant international organizations; research institutions; and stakeholder organizations

The purpose of this Notification is to inform the Parties, Governments, relevant international organizations, research institutions and stakeholders that the deadline for submission of inputs requested in notification 2010-207 of 22 November 2010 and reminder notification 2011-077 of 5 April 201 ...

REMINDER: Decision X/16 on Technology transfer and cooperation

Reference: (2011-077)
To: CBD National Focal Points; relevant international organizations; research institutions; and stakeholder organizations

The purpose of this Notification is to request your assistance to identify gaps in the work of existing processes and initiatives on technology transfer and cooperation, with a view to fill these gaps and/or promote synergies with a prospective Biodiversity Technology Initiative.

Decision X/16 on Technology transfer and cooperation

Reference: BD/SEL/ML/GD/74331 (2010-207)
To: CBD National Focal Points; relevant international organizations; research institutions; and stakeholder organizations

The purpose of this Notification is to request your assistance to identify gaps in the work of existing processes and initiatives on technology transfer and cooperation, with a view to fill these gaps and/or promote synergies with a prospective Biodiversity Technology Initiative.

LARGE-SCALE BIOLOGICAL COLLECTIONS - RESEARCH CENTRES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN SUPPORT OF THE CBD

Large-scale biological collections such as natural history museums and botanical gardens play a crucial role not only as centres of international biodiversity research, but also for providing expertise and relevant resources, and in building capacity for Parties to better fulfill their obligatio ...

Alien species management-1

Presentation and discussion on management of alien species causing problems all over the world (the first part: legal frameworks, strategic and scientific eradication of alien mammals etc.).

Recommendation 3/11

Further consideration of the proposed biodiversity technology initiative

Decision IX/14: Technology transfer and cooperation

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/68996 (2009-126)
To: Relevant partner organizations

In its decision IX/14 on technology transfer and cooperation, paragraph 6, the Conference of the Parties requested the Executive Secretary, in cooperation with relevant partner organizations, to: (a) identify options for activities to be included in a prospective Biodiversity Technology Initiat ...

Invitation to provide views on the draft report on the exploration of possibilities of developing a "Biodiversity Technology Initiative", taking into account the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI)

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/60231 (2007-131)
To: Relevant International Organizations

The purpose of this Notification is to invite relevant international organizations to provide their views on the draft report of the Executive Secretary on the exploration of possibilities of developing a "Biodiversity Technology Initiative", taking into account the Climate Technology Initiative ...

Invitation to provide views on the draft report on the exploration of possibilities of developing a "Biodiversity Technology Initiative", taking into account the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI)

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/60231 (2007-122)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The purpose of this Notification is to invite Parties to provide their views on the draft report of the Executive Secretary on the exploration of possibilities of developing a "Biodiversity Technology Initiative", taking into account the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI), which was prepared pu ...

Opening Remarks by Dr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, to the Ad hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation, Geneva, 10-12 September 2007

Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation

10 - 12 September 2007, Geneva, Switzerland

Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation.

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/58343 (2007-073)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

The Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, on 10 to 12 September 2007. The meeting is being organized in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Technology, Industry and E ...

Decision VIII/12: Technology transfer and cooperation

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2007-028)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

Please refer to Notification 2006-057 of 5 June 2006 and Notification 2006-127 of 6 December 2006, inviting Parties and organizations to nominate experts for the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation and inviting the submission of view ...

Decision VIII/12: Technology transfer and cooperation

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2007-029)
To: Relevant international organizations and initiatives, Convention Secretariats

Please refer to the Notification 2006-056 of 5 June 2006 and Notification 2006-128 of 6 December 2006 inviting Parties and organizations to nominate experts and observers for the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation and inviting the s ...

REMINDER - Decision VIII/12: Technology transfer and cooperation.

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2006-127)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

In order to establish the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation as called for by decision VIII/12, it would be appreciated if the nominations of experts are submitted by 31 December 2006

REMINDER - Decision VIII/12: Technology transfer and cooperation.

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2006-128)
To: Relevant international organizations and initiatives, Convention Secretariats

Relevant conventions and international organizations and initiatives interested to be considered for inclusion in the expert group as observers are invited to submit the name of their representative to the Secretariat at their earliest convenience but no later than 31 December 2006.

Countdown 2010 meeting on mainstreaming biodiversity in development cooperation

19 - 21 September 2006, Paris, France

Sustainable Tourism Task Force (First Meeting)

18 - 19 September 2006, Paris, France

International Conference Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities for Science and Technology

23 - 24 August 2006, Yokohama, Japan

Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation: contribution to preparatory work

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2006-056)
To: Relevant international organizations and initiatives, Convention Secretariats

The purpose of this Notification is to invite relevant conventions and international organizations and initiatives to contribute to the work of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation established by decision VIII/12.

Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation: nomination of experts and submission of views on the proposals and options to apply measures and mechanisms to technology transfer and cooperation

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2006-057)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

The purpose of this Notification is to invite Parties to nominate experts for the meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation established by decision VIII/12, and, in preparation for the meeting, to submit their views on the pr ...

World Maritime Technology Conference

6 - 10 March 2006, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Trade and Environment Special Session

21 - 22 February 2006, Geneva, Switzerland

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/mr/53683 (2006-019)
To: Relevant organizations and experts

The purpose of this Notification is to request your assistance in implementing activities in the programme of work on technology transfer and technological and scientific cooperation, adopted by the Conference of the Parties at its seventh meeting in decision VII/29.

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/52465 (2005-133)
To: CBD National Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; Relevant organization

The purpose of this notification is to request your assistance in implementing activities in the programme of work on technology transfer and technological and scientific cooperation, adopted by the Conference of the Parties at its seventh meeting in decision VII/29.

UNEP/CBD/EG-TTSTC/1/2

Development of Guidance on Frameworks to Facilitate Access to and Adaptation of Technologies, and on Possibilites and Mechanisms of Cooperation With Processes in Other Conventions and International Organizations

UNEP/CBD/EG-TTSTC/1/INF1

Compilation and Synthesis of Information on Institutional, Administrative, Legilative and Policy Frameworks that Facilitate Access to and Adaptation of Technologies

UNEP/CBD/EG-TTSTC/1/1

Provisional Agenda

UNEP/CBD/EG-TTSTC/1/1/ADD1

Organization of Work: Provisional Agenda

Workshop on innovative options for financing the results of the technology needs assessments

20 - 21 October 2005, Bonn, Germany

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/48379 (2005-043)
To: CBD National Focal Points

By paragraph 7 of decision VII/29, the Conference of the Parties requested the Executive Secretary to establish an expert group on technology transfer and scientific and technical cooperation, balanced regionally as well as in respect to expertise, which shall assist the Executive Secretary, thr ...

Recommendation X/7

Role of the clearing-house mechanism in promoting technical cooperation to achieve the 2010 target and facilitating information exchange on progress made

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/45717 (2004-102)
To: CBD National Focal Points, CHM Focal Points

At its seventh meeting, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) requested the Executive Secretary “to establish an expert group on technology transfer and scientific and technical cooperation, balanced regionally as well as in respect to expertise, which sha ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/45212 (2004-078)
To: CBD National Focal Points CHM Focal Points

The purpose of this notification is to reiterate the invitation to Parties to contribute to the establishment of an expert group on technology transfer and scientific and technical cooperation, the preparation of requested documentation and the compilation and synthesis of information, as reques ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/45213 (2004-079)
To: Relevant international organizations

The purpose of this notification is to reiterate the invitation to the relevant international organizations to contribute to the implementation of the programme of work on technology transfer and technology cooperation (decision VII/29), in particular with regard to the establishment of an exper ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/43979 (2004-052)
To: Relevant international organizations

International organizations are invited to contribute to the implementation of the programme of work on technology transfer and technology cooperation (<a href='/decisions/?dec=VII/29'>decision VII/29</a>), in particular with regard to the establishment of an expert group, the preparation of doc ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/43070 (2004-032)
To: CBD National Focal Points and CHM Focal Points

The Executive Secretary invites Parties to contribute to the establishment of an expert group on technology transfer and scientific and technical cooperation, the preparation of requested documentation and the compilation and synthesis of information, as requested by the Conference of the Partie ...

Global Workshop on Transfer on Environmentally Sound Technologies and Capacity Building for Sustainable Forest Management

24 - 27 February 2004, Brazzaville, Congo

Statement by Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary, to the High Level Segment

In his remarks, Mr. Zedan commented that the ministerial gathering ". . . Provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of accomplishments and to provide an impetus for the next stage in the implementation of the Convention. "

Statement by Dr. Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary, to the Opening Session

In his Opening Statement to the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties, Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity referred to the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention, noting that " One of the striking aspects of the last ten y ...

UNEP/CBD/COP/7/INF/32

Transfer of technology and technology cooperation (Articles 16 and 18)<br>Patents as a source of technological information in the technology transfer process

UNEP/CBD/COP/7/INF/9

Technology transfer and cooperation<br>Synthesis of information contained in thematic reports on technology transfer and cooperation

UNEP/CBD/COP/7/16

Transfer of technology and technology cooperation (Articles 16 and 18)

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Technology Transfer and Cooperation<br>Submission by the Representative from New Zealand

Recommendation IX/5

Technology transfer and cooperation

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/9/7

Technology transfer and cooperation<br>Proposals for the development of a programme of work on technology transfer and cooperation

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/9/7/ADD2

Review of status of implementation of decisions on technology transfer and cooperation

UNEP/CBD/COP/3/INF/10

Factors affecting transfer of environmentally-sound technology

UNEP/CBD/COP/3/INF/4

Submissions received by the Executive Secretary concerning ways and means to promote and facilitate access to and transfer and development of technology