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DEC
CBD COP13
The Conference of the Parties requested the Executive Secretary to prepare a proposal for a comprehensive and participatory preparatory process and timetable for the follow-up to the Strategic Plan 2011-2020.
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SEP
Initial inputs to the Preparations of the Post-2020 Strategic Plan
As a first step in the process, the Executive Secretary of the CBD invited Parties, relevant organisations, and others to provide comments and inputs to the preparatory process
Read IUCN's inputs
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DEC
CBD SBSTTA21
The 21st meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the Convention considered biodiversity-related scenarios and related scientific and technical information on trends and projections towards 2050
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FEB
Space for Nature Symposium
The ZSL and National Geographic along with IUCN, BirdLife, CBD and others hosted an international science-policy symposium to review the science informing future area-based conservation targets and support the discussions on the post-2020 strategy
More information about the meeting and its outcomes is here
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Peer review on draft proposals for the preparation of the post-2020
Inputs provided in 2017 served to draft proposals for a comprehensive and participatory process for the 2020. The document was circulated for peer-review.
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APR
CCI Expert workshop
The objective of the expert meeting organised by the Cambridge Conservation Initiative was to enhance understanding of the need to base development of a post-2020 global biodiversity framework on available evidence
The outcome document can be found here
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JUL
CBD SBSTTA22-SBI2
These meetings assessed progress in implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and recommended the adoption of an updated preparatory process. SBI recommended that the post-2020 biodiversity framework be accompanied by an inpirational 2030 Mission
Read IUCN's position paper
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High-level Political Forum 2018 on Sustainable Development
Under the theme "Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies", the HLPF reviewed in depth 6 of the 17 SDGs, including SDG15 - Life on Land.
IUCN's Views On the Zero Draft of the 2018 HLPF Ministerial Declaration
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AUG
Further views on the preparation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
The Executive Secretary invited views by Parties and other stakeholders on options for strengthening implementation of the post-2020 biodiversity framework, including means of fostering commitments and build political momentum.
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NOV
2018 UN Biodiversity Conference
The 2018 UN Biodiversity Conference effectively launched the negotiations for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Read IUCN Position paper on review of progress and the post-2020 biodiversity framework
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DEC
Views on the scope and content of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
The Executive Secretary invited views by Parties and other stakeholders on the scale and scope of actions necessary to make progress towards the 2050 Vision, and a possible structure for the post-2020 framework.
Read IUCN's submission
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JAN
Regional consultation workshop on post-2020 for Asia-Pacific
This was the first of a series of Regional Consultation Workshops on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework organised by the CBD to ensure a harmonized approach to the preparation of recommendations for the new framework, identify key issues and challenges in the region, and facilitate discussions at the meetings of the Open-ended Intersessional Working Group on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Jan 28-31
Nagoya, Japan -
MAR
UNEA-4
Under the theme on Innovative Solutions to Environmental Challenges and Sustainable Consumption and Production, the 2019 UN Environment Assembly addressed among others, tackling the environmental challenges related to poverty and natural resources management, including sustainable food systems, food security and halting biodiversity loss
Mar 11-15
Nairobi, Kenya -
Regional consultation workshop on post-2020 for Western Europe and EU
As part of the regional consultations organised by the CBD, experts from the region discussed the state of biodiversity, identified key issues and challenges in the region, and suggested ways to implement the new framework.
Mar 19-21
Bonn, Germany -
APR
Regional consultation workshop on post-2020 for Africa
As part of the regional consultations organised by the CBD, experts from the region discussed the state of biodiversity, identified key issues and challenges in the region, and suggested ways to implement the new framework.
Apr 2-5
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Gender worskshop
The CBD Secreatariat and UN Women convened an expert workshop to develop recommendations for possible gender elements in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Outputs from the workshop was considered in the review of the implementation of the 2015-2020 Gender Plan of Action
Apr 11-12
New York, USA -
Initial discussion document on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
Parties to the CBD and observers were invited to provide views on the initial discussion paper on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, prepared by the Executive Secretary with the guidance of the co-chairs of the Open-Ended Inter-Sessional Working Group.
IUCN presented a 2-part submission. Read here Part 1 and Part 2
Apr 15
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Regional consultation workshop on the post-2020 for Central and Eastern Europe
As part of the regional consultations organised by the CBD, experts from Central and Eastern Europe discussed the state of biodiversity, identified key issues and challenges in the region, and suggested ways to implement the new framework.
Apr 16-18
Belgrade, Serbia -
IPBES 7
The 7th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) considered the Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and approved the Summary for Policy makers. The global assessment is a key input to the post-2020.
More infomation in the IPBES website
Apr 29 - May 4
Paris, France -
MAY
Regional consultation workshop on the post-2020 for GRULAC
As part of the regional consultations organised by the CBD, experts from Latin America and the Caribbean discussed the state of biodiversity, identified key issues and challenges in the region, and suggested ways to implement the new framework.
May 14-17
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IUCN Regional Conservation Fora
As IUCN Members prepare for the World Conservation Congress and consider the Union's next quadrennial programme, dedicated sessions took place to gather Members views on the post-2020.
May - August
IUCN statutory regions -
JUL
9th Trondheim Conference on Biodiversity
The 9th Trondheim Conference brought together decision-makers and experts from around the world to discuss the global biodiversity framework post-2020. It provided an opportunity for major players to discuss key issues informally outside of the negotiation process.
More information on the conference website
Jul 2-5
Trondheim, Norway -
High-Level Political Forum 2019
The theme of this year's HLPF was: “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”. The SDGs reviewed were: SDG 4, 8, 10, 13, 16 and 17.
Jul 8-19
New York, USA -
AUG
CITES COP18
The Conference of the Parties adopted the CITES' Strategic Vision 2021-2030, a framework outlining the Convention’s direction for the next decade and potentially enhacing synergies between CITES, CBD and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Visit the COP18 websiteAug 17-28
Geneva, Switzerland -
1st meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the post-2020
CBD COP14 established an open-ended intersessional working group to support the preparation of the post-2020 biodiversity framework
Read IUCN's position paper
Related documents hereAug 27-30
Nairobi, Kenya -
SEP
UN Climate Action Summit
UN Secretary-General António Guterres hosted the 2019 Climate Action Summit on 23 September to meet the climate challenge. It showcased the collective efforts of all sectors of society and signaled the ambition to achieve the Paris Agreement.
Sept 23
New York, USA -
NOV
CBD SBSTTA23
The meeting focused on scientific and technical preparation for the CBD COP in 2020. In particular it considered the implications from the IPBES global assessment and the draft of the GBO-5
Nov 25-29
Montreal, Canada
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JAN
Thematic workshop on Resource Mobilization for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
To enable an informal exchange of experiences in mobilizing resources for biodiversity from all sources and to elicit views on the resource mobilization component of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Jan 14-16
Berlin, Germany -
FEB
CMS COP13
The meeting provided an opportunity to consider how the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Migratory Species 2015-2023 can be mutually supportive.
More information on the conference website
Feb 15-22
Gandhinagar, India -
Thematic Consultation on Transparent Implementation, Monitoring, Reporting and Review for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
This meeting discussed in detail aspects and options for an enhanced review mechanism to strengthen implementation under the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Feb 20-22
Rome, Italy -
2nd Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework (OEWG-2)
The OEWG considered the zero draft of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and a draft monitoring framework.
Read IUCN's position paper and comments on the zero draft
More information can be found in the meeting's website
Feb 24-29
Rome, Italy -
MAR
Thematic Consultation on Capacity-building and Technical and Scientific Cooperation for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
This consultation aimed at reviewing the proposals for a long-term strategic framework for capacity-building beyond 2020 and the draft proposals to strengthen technical and scientific cooperation to support the effective implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Mar 1-2
Rome, Italy -
Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Digital Sequence information on Genetic Resources
The AHTEG discussed recommendations to the COP15 on how to address digital sequence information on genetic resources in the context of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Mar 17-20
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Consultation Workshop of Biodiversity-related Conventions on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
The Second workshop of biodiversity-related conventions (Bern II) engaged their secretariats and regional members of their governing bodies, to enable dedicated consultations to achieve more concrete results as contribution to the post-2020 process.
Mar 25-27
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APR
Workshop of Subnational, Regional and Local Governments on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
This workshop is designed to bring together representation of Sub-National, Regional and Local Governments from across the world to exchange information with respect to implementing the actions and enabling conditions to meet the aims and ambitions of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
POSTPONED
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JUN
UN Ocean Conference
The 2020 UN Ocean Conference will convene to support implementation of SDG 14. The theme of the conference will be "Scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation for the implementation of Goal 14: stocktaking, partnerships and solutions."
More information here
POSTPONED
Lisbon, Portugal -
JUL
High-Level Political Forum 2020
The theme for the 2020 HLPF is “Accelerated action and transformative pathways: realizing the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development”. The programme was designed so as to allow the HLPF to discuss ways to operationalize the decade of action, including protecting the planet and building resilience.
Jul 7-16
New York, USA -
Thematic Consultation on the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
This thematic workshop will discuss how the sustainable use of biological diversity can be incorporated into the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. In light of COVID-19, a series of activities will be held online, including 2 webinars, a survey, and a forum
Jul 27 - Aug 18
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SEP
Summit on Biodiversity
The GA decided “to convene a summit on biodiversity at the level of Heads of State and Government, within existing resources,” ahead of the CBD COP 15 in 2020, in order to highlight the urgency of action at the highest levels in support of a post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Taking place on the margins of the opening of the UNGA, the Summit will seek to provide political direction and momentum to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Sep 30
New York, USA
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IUCN World Conservation Congress
Outcomes from the IUCN Congress will include recommendations for the CBD COP15, and IUCN's quadrennial programme to support implementation of the Convention, its objectives, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
POSTPONED
Marseille, France -
CBD SBSTTA24-SBI3
The last meetings of the subsidiary bodies before COP15 will consider the draft version of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
1st quaerter 2021
TBD, Canada -
3rd Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework (OEWG-3)
This will be the third of the open-ended intersessional working group meetings in developing the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
TBD
Cali, Colombia -
CBD COP15
The 15th Conference of the Parties will review the achievement of the Strategic Plan 2011-2020, and a decision to adopt the post-2020 global biodiversity framework is expected.
TBD
Kunming, China
