Information | Convention on Biological Diversity

Newsflash December 2020

21 December 2020

Discover our December 2020 Newsflash & Best Wishes!

Inclusive dialogue: How to improve the implementation of biodiversity targets through participatory approach methods

24 February 2022

This year, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Habitats Directive, Europe’s historical key legal instrument in the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. In the past three decades, much has been achieved for biodiversity in Europe, but much more need to be done. The European Commission recently developed criteria and guidance to reach the 30×30 target of the EU Biodiversity Strategy, in line with the global targets proposed to the 15th Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and with the objectives of the Bern Convention.

Cycle de conférences: Ressources naturelles et résistances: Ruée sur la terre – La résilience paysanne face à la vulnérabilité d’un modèle agricole « moderne » en Afrique des Grands Lacs

27 April 2023

Quels défis se posent dans la ruée sur les ressources naturelles? Comment se présentent les conflits d’intérêts entre différents acteurs? Et quelles formes de résistances émergent suite à ces conflits? Ce cycle de quatre conférences vous plonge dans des réflexions profondes autour de ces dynamiques

Update of the National Biodiversity Strategy : Launch of the public consultation

24 June 2024

The update of the National Biodiversity Strategy aims to align Belgium’s goals with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the European Biodiversity Strategy 2030. It is a significant step towards enhancing our commitment to biodiversity conservation, restoration and sustainable use

Online workshop on trade and biodiversity for the post-2020 GBF

24 March 2021

Explore the role sustainable trade could take within the post-2020 GBF and its implementation.

Briefing: WTO initiatives on environment & sustainable development: windows of opportunity for biodiversity

17 March 2022

Webinar 4 will explore ‘WTO initiatives on environment & sustainable development: windows of opportunity for biodiversity’ and will provide an update on the state of play on environment-related discussions at the WTO, including new initiatives on environment and sustainable development. It focuses on exploring the opportunities these discussions and initiatives can offer in the intersection of trade, SDGs and the global biodiversity agenda.