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Fourth meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 21-26 June 2022, Nairobi, Kenya Notification No. 2022-024 from Ms. Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity Sergey Pesterev / Unsplash Geneva Meetings 2022: Resumed meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity Official website of the Resumed sessions of SBSTTA-24, SBI-3 and WG2020-3, from 14 to 29 March 2022, CICG, Geneva, Switzerland Photo credit: pexels.com Geneva Meetings 2022: Governments advance negotiations on ambitious global biodiversity framework but require more time [Press Release - 29 March 2022] Following 15 days of negotiation in Geneva, world governments have produced a strong basis for a post 2020 global biodiversity framework to safeguard the health of the planet, scheduled for final agreement at UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China this year. Photo credit: pexels.com The Nagoya Protocol brings fairness, equity, and sustainability to the new global agenda for biodiversity The Nagoya Protocol is a tool for sustainable development, environmental and social justice in the post-2020 era Adobe Stock / Sourabh Previous Next All Decisions & Recommendations Events Media headlines Notifications Secretariat 19.04.2022 Webinar recording of the launch of CBD Technical Series No. 100 on Synthetic Biology, April 27, 2022 19.04.2022 Webinar recording of the launch of Biosafety Technical Series 05: Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of Living Modified Organisms (LM... 29.04.2022 // 2022-026 Webinar to launch CBD Technical Series No. 99: Review of the Impacts of Anthropogenic Underwater Noise on Marine Biodiversity and Approaches to Manage... 21.04.2022 // 2022-025 SBI 3 agenda item 11: Mainstreaming of biodiversity within and across sectors and other strategic actions to enhance implementation of the Long-Term S... 28.04.2022 ‘Existential Threat’: Indigenous Leaders Urge Citigroup to Stop Backing Amazon Oil 28.04.2022 Forests in the tropics are critical for tackling climate change – yet the people showing how are being exploited 27.04.2022-27.04.2022 Launch of Technical Series No. 100: Synthetic Biology 25.04.2022-25.04.2022 Launch of Biosafety Technical Series No. 5: Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of Living Modified Organisms in the Context of the Car... 11.02.2022 // NP-EXMOP-01 Decision NP-EM-1/1 - Interim Budget for the programme of work of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing... 11.02.2022 // CP-EXMOP-01 Decision CP-EM-1/1 - Interim budget for the programme of work of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, for the year 2021 11.02.2022 // NP-EXMOP-01 Decision NP-EM-1/1 - Interim Budget for the programme of work of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing... 11.02.2022 // CP-EXMOP-01 Decision CP-EM-1/1 - Interim budget for the programme of work of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, for the year 2021 11.02.2022 // CBD-EXCOP-02 Decision EM-2/1 - Interim budget for the programme of work of the Convention on Biological Diversity, for the year 2021 27.10.2021 // NP-MOP-04 Decision 4/1 - Budget for the integrated programme of work of the Secretariat 27.10.2021 // CP-MOP-10 Decision 10/1 - Budget for the integrated programme of work of the Secretariat 27.10.2021 // COP-15 Decision 15/1 - Proposed interim budget for the programme of work of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and t... 14.05.2021 // WG2020-02 Recommendation 2/1 - Preparation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework: conclusions of the Working Group at its second meeting 15.06.2020 // SBSTTA-23 Recommendation 23/5 - Possible elements of work on the links between nature and culture in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework 27.04.2022-27.04.2022 Launch of Technical Series No. 100: Synthetic Biology 25.04.2022-25.04.2022 Launch of Biosafety Technical Series No. 5: Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of Living Modified Organisms in the Context of the Car... 20.04.2022-28.04.2022 Sustainable Ocean Initiative (SOI) Capacity-Building Workshop for the Wider Caribbean and Central America on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation M... 22.05.2022-22.05.2022 International Day for Biological Diversity 12.04.2022-13.04.2022 Third meeting of the Informal Advisory Group on Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas 17.06.2022-18.06.2022 // IDWS-2022-01 Workshop on options to enhance the planning, monitoring, reporting and review mechanism (SBI-3 agenda item 9) 21.06.2022-26.06.2022 // WG2020-04 Fourth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework 14.03.2022-29.03.2022 // SBSTTA-24 Twenty-fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice 28.04.2022 ‘Existential Threat’: Indigenous Leaders Urge Citigroup to Stop Backing Amazon Oil 28.04.2022 Forests in the tropics are critical for tackling climate change – yet the people showing how are being exploited 28.04.2022 Stories about economic degrowth help fight climate change — and yield a host of other benefits 28.04.2022 Calgary Zoo and Bow Habitat Station to host first-ever Alberta Biodiversity Festival 28.04.2022 Hibernating bats have similar metabolism to that of hibernating bears 28.04.2022 Large bodies helped extinct marine reptiles with long necks swim, new study finds 28.04.2022 Decreased genetic diversity in immune system could impact endangered toad survival 29.04.2022 // 2022-026 Webinar to launch CBD Technical Series No. 99: Review of the Impacts of Anthropogenic Underwater Noise on Marine Biodiversity and Approaches to Manage... 21.04.2022 // 2022-025 SBI 3 agenda item 11: Mainstreaming of biodiversity within and across sectors and other strategic actions to enhance implementation of the Long-Term S... 20.04.2022 // 2022-024 Fourth meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, 21-26 June 2022 - Nairobi, Kenya 18.04.2022 // 2022-021 Webinar on the launch of Biosafety Technical Series 05: Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) in the... 18.04.2022 // 2022-023 Social Media Kit for Biosafety and Biosafety Clearing-House, developed together with the Global Biosafety Clearing-House Capacity-Building Project 18.04.2022 // 2022-022 Webinar on the launch of CBD Technical Series No. 100 on Synthetic Biology 06.04.2022 // 2022-020 Virtual consultation workshop on a draft manual on the application of landscape approaches in the updating and implementation of national biodiversity... 04.04.2022 // 2022-019 Nomination of experts for a technical meeting on indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework 19.04.2022 Webinar recording of the launch of CBD Technical Series No. 100 on Synthetic Biology, April 27, 2022 19.04.2022 Webinar recording of the launch of Biosafety Technical Series 05: Training Manual on the Detection and Identification of Living Modified Organisms (LM... 08.04.2022 Protecting global biodiversity receives boost as 29 countries pledge over $5 billion to the Global Environment Facility 06.04.2022 Statement by Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of World Health Day 31.03.2022 UN Biodiversity Convention announces slogan for the 2022 International Day for Biological Diversity 29.03.2022 Governments advance negotiations on ambitious global biodiversity framework but require more time 22.03.2022 Statement by Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of World Water Day 22.03.2022 Statement by Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of World Water Day Load More Go to page > Load More Go to page > Load More Go to page > Load More Go to page > Load More Go to page > Updates Workshop on options to enhance planning, monitoring, reporting and review mechanisms (SBI-3 agenda item 9), 17-18 June 2022, Nairobi, Kenya Date: 17-18 June 2022Location: Nairobi, KenyaFurther to Notification 2022-024, a workshop is being convened on options to enhance planning, monitoring, reporting and review mechanisms. Considering the relationship of these issues with the global biodiversity framework, the workshop will inform related discussions at WG2020-4, and also facilitate consideration of these matters at COP-15.In particular, the workshop will provide an opportunity for Parties to discuss the proposed annexes that are referred to in SBI recommendation 3/11, taking into account the results of the extended peer review (see Notification 2022-018).The workshop will take place from 17 to 18 June 2022, in the same venue of the WG2020-4. Further information and related documents for the workshop will be made available at https://www.cbd.int/meetings/IDWS-2022-01 upon finalization. Technical meeting on indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework (29 June – 1 July 2022, Bonn, Germany) Date: 29 June - 1 JulyVenue: Bonn, GermanyNomination of experts: SCBD Notification 2022-019 [PDF, 141 Kb]Further to notification 2022-019 of 4 April 2022, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, under the guidance of the Bureau of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) and with technical support from the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), is organizing a technical meeting on indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, as requested in SBSTTA recommendation 24/2.As specified in the SBSTTA recommendation (paragraph 3), this expert meeting will contribute to a scientific and technical review of the proposed indicators of the monitoring framework for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, building on the work done at SBSTTA 24, focusing on a comprehensive analysis of high-level indicators and the feasibility for Parties to use them.... Building momentum: Pledges increase to the Action Agenda following a joint call for action at NGO Parallel Forum Some 50 pledges from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, local governments and other non-state actors based in China and abroad have been made to the Action Agenda for Nature and People following a joint call for action at the NGO Parallel Forum, held at part one of COP-15 from 27-28 September 2021.This includes a 2.55 billion RMB biodiversity conservation pledge from 10 leading Chinese NGOs and companies.Pledges aim to increase the participation of non-state actors in the development and implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework; support national biodiversity strategies and action plans and national implementation; support strategies for biodiversity mainstreaming, with the engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities, women and youth; further promote education and public awareness; invest in biodiversity practices in China and abroad; and, mobilize non-state actors to catalyze further action in the context of COP-15, the post-2020 ... Fourth meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework 21-26 June 2022 – Nairobi, Kenya Ref.: SCBD/EM/DC/90280Notification No. 2022-024Official Notification from Ms.Maruma MremaExecutive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity,I have the honour to inform you that, further to recommendation WG2020-3/3, the fourth meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework will be held from 21 to 26 June 2022 and will be hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya.The provisional agenda, annotations to the provisional agenda, the information note for participants and other relevant documentation will be made available in due course at:https://www.cbd.int/meetings/WG2020-04The fourth meeting of the Working Group will be conducted in person. However, taking into account requirements related to the ongoing pandemic, there may be a need to limit the number of persons with access to the venue at any one time to facilitate social distancing. Thus, Parties and observers are ... Geneva Meetings 2022: Governments advance negotiations on ambitious global biodiversity framework but require more time CBD Executive Secretary Elizabeth Maruma Mrema and other officials will take part in a news conference on the outcomes of the UN Geneva Biodiversity Meetings (the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (WG2020-3); Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 24), and Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 3)) Tuesday 29 March 2022, 6:45 PM Central European Summer Time (GMT/UTC+2) Centre International de Conférences Genève (webcast at CBD Live: https://bit.ly/3qIzlLk)[Press release - Geneva, Switzerland, 29 March 2022]Governments advance negotiations on ambitious global biodiversity framework but require more timeFirst in-person meetings in two years produces the first negotiated text of goals, targets and supporting mechanisms for an ambitious and transformative post-2020 framework for nature;Good progress made towards a solution for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from Digital Sequence Informati... Geneva Meetings 2022: Nations Convene in Geneva to Set Stage for UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15), Advance Text of Proposed Framework to Safeguard Nature [Press release - Geneva, Switzerland, 13 March 2022]Nations Convene in Geneva to Set Stage for UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15), Advance Text of Proposed Framework to Safeguard NatureUN Biodiversity Conference’s two subsidiary bodies and Open-ended Working Group tasked with developing Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework resume in-person sessionsGeneva meetings critical to developing ambitious transformative post-2020 framework and accelerate progress efforts needed to safeguard health of planetLandmark post-2020 framework due for adoption at resumption of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) later this year in Kunming, China.Three meetings critical to developing an ambitious and transformative post 2020 global biodiversity framework to safeguard nature resume in person sessions on Monday, 14 March in Geneva, Switzerland.“The world is clearly eager for urgent action to protect nature, said Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary of the Convention... In Memoriam: Johan Hedlund (1962 – 2022) Johan Hedlund(1962 – 2022)With immense sadness, we announce the untimely death of our colleague, Johan Hedlund, who held the position of Associate Information Officer at the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity since 2006.Originally from Sweden, he spent his early childhood in Tokyo, Japan. He took great pride in telling us that when he was only 10 years old, he attended the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, making him the youngest delegate there. Fast-forward to 2006, he joined UNEP, which was established as a result of that very same conference. He knew that this was where he was meant to be.For almost two decades Johan worked primarily behind the scenes editing and writing press releases, statements, and speeches for four Executive Secretaries. He understood the power of the written word and considered his role to be a distinct privilege. His belief i... New CitiesWithNature Action Platform with the CBD’s Action Agenda The new CitiesWithNature Action Platform, launched on 26 March 2022 by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, and aligned with the Sharm El Sheikh to Kunming Action Agenda for Nature and People (Action Agenda), aims to inspire and accelerate systemic and bold actions for nature by enabling cities to make voluntary commitments that contribute to achieving global, regional and national biodiversity targets.As part of the platform, cities will be mobilized to form part of a global community of like-minded frontrunner agents of change by increasing collective action and tracking cumulative positive impacts for nature, people and the planet. Commitments made to the platform are intended to inspire and prompt other cities to take action, as well as learn from each other, receive international recognition for their contributions, and build the case for attracting funding for nature.The commitments will feed into the Sharm el Sheikh to Kunming Action Agenda for Nature and People... Equitable land tenure: Bringing sustainable benefits for people and nature According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), land tenure is defined as “the relationship, whether legally or customarily defined, among people, as individuals or groups, with respect to land,” [FAO, 2002] which includes other natural resources such as water and trees. The rules of land tenure define how land and its natural resources are allocated, accessed, maintained, and controlled within societies.Equitable land tenure also contributes to sustainable development [UNCCD, 2017], by reducing poverty, food insecurity, gender inequality, forced migration, and resource conflicts. Land tenure rights are also integral to the success of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with SDG targets 1.4, 2.3, and 5.a relating directly to equitable land tenure security.For indigenous peoples and local communities, land tenure is about more than having control over their lands and natural resources. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of I... Previous Next Elizabeth Maruma Mrema Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, a national of the United Republic of Tanzania, is the seventh Executive Secretary to head the UN Biodiversity Convention.Ms. Mrema has worked with UNEP for over two decades. Prior to joining the Law Division in June 2014, she was Deputy Director of the Ecosystems Division, in charge of coordination, operations and programme delivery from 2012 and for one year also served as Acting Director to the same Division. In 2018, in addition to her responsibilities as the Law Division Director, she was also the Acting Director of the Corporate Services Division. Workshop on options to enhance planning, monitoring, reporting and review mechanisms (SBI-3 agenda item 9), 17-18 June 2022, Nairobi, Kenya Date: 17-18 June 2022Location: Nairobi, KenyaFurther to Notification 2022-024, a workshop is being convened on options to enhance planning, monitoring, reporting and review mechanisms. Considering the relationship of these issues with the global biodiversity framework, the workshop will inform related discussions at WG2020-4, and also facilitate consideration of these matters at COP-15.In particular, the workshop will provide an opportunity for Parties to discuss the proposed annexes that are referred to in SBI recommendation 3/11, taking into account the results of the extended peer review (see Notification 2022-018).The workshop will take place from 17 to 18 June 2022, in the same venue of the WG2020-4. Further information and related documents for the workshop will be made available at https://www.cbd.int/meetings/IDWS-2022-01 upon finalization. Fourth meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework 21-26 June 2022 – Nairobi, Kenya Ref.: SCBD/EM/DC/90280Notification No. 2022-024Official Notification from Ms.Maruma MremaExecutive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity,I have the honour to inform you that, further to recommendation WG2020-3/3, the fourth meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework will be held from 21 to 26 June 2022 and will be hosted by the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi, Kenya.The provisional agenda, annotations to the provisional agenda, the information note for participants and other relevant documentation will be made available in due course at:https://www.cbd.int/meetings/WG2020-04The fourth meeting of the Working Group will be conducted in person. However, taking into account requirements related to the ongoing pandemic, there may be a need to limit the number of persons with access to the venue at any one time to facilitate social distancing. Thus, Parties and observers are ... In Memoriam: Johan Hedlund (1962 – 2022) Johan Hedlund(1962 – 2022)With immense sadness, we announce the untimely death of our colleague, Johan Hedlund, who held the position of Associate Information Officer at the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity since 2006.Originally from Sweden, he spent his early childhood in Tokyo, Japan. He took great pride in telling us that when he was only 10 years old, he attended the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, making him the youngest delegate there. Fast-forward to 2006, he joined UNEP, which was established as a result of that very same conference. He knew that this was where he was meant to be.For almost two decades Johan worked primarily behind the scenes editing and writing press releases, statements, and speeches for four Executive Secretaries. He understood the power of the written word and considered his role to be a distinct privilege. His belief i... Technical meeting on indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework (29 June – 1 July 2022, Bonn, Germany) Date: 29 June - 1 JulyVenue: Bonn, GermanyNomination of experts: SCBD Notification 2022-019 [PDF, 141 Kb]Further to notification 2022-019 of 4 April 2022, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, under the guidance of the Bureau of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) and with technical support from the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), is organizing a technical meeting on indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, as requested in SBSTTA recommendation 24/2.As specified in the SBSTTA recommendation (paragraph 3), this expert meeting will contribute to a scientific and technical review of the proposed indicators of the monitoring framework for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, building on the work done at SBSTTA 24, focusing on a comprehensive analysis of high-level indicators and the feasibility for Parties to use them.... Geneva Meetings 2022: Governments advance negotiations on ambitious global biodiversity framework but require more time CBD Executive Secretary Elizabeth Maruma Mrema and other officials will take part in a news conference on the outcomes of the UN Geneva Biodiversity Meetings (the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (WG2020-3); Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 24), and Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 3)) Tuesday 29 March 2022, 6:45 PM Central European Summer Time (GMT/UTC+2) Centre International de Conférences Genève (webcast at CBD Live: https://bit.ly/3qIzlLk)[Press release - Geneva, Switzerland, 29 March 2022]Governments advance negotiations on ambitious global biodiversity framework but require more timeFirst in-person meetings in two years produces the first negotiated text of goals, targets and supporting mechanisms for an ambitious and transformative post-2020 framework for nature;Good progress made towards a solution for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from Digital Sequence Informati... New CitiesWithNature Action Platform with the CBD’s Action Agenda The new CitiesWithNature Action Platform, launched on 26 March 2022 by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, and aligned with the Sharm El Sheikh to Kunming Action Agenda for Nature and People (Action Agenda), aims to inspire and accelerate systemic and bold actions for nature by enabling cities to make voluntary commitments that contribute to achieving global, regional and national biodiversity targets.As part of the platform, cities will be mobilized to form part of a global community of like-minded frontrunner agents of change by increasing collective action and tracking cumulative positive impacts for nature, people and the planet. Commitments made to the platform are intended to inspire and prompt other cities to take action, as well as learn from each other, receive international recognition for their contributions, and build the case for attracting funding for nature.The commitments will feed into the Sharm el Sheikh to Kunming Action Agenda for Nature and People... Building momentum: Pledges increase to the Action Agenda following a joint call for action at NGO Parallel Forum Some 50 pledges from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), businesses, local governments and other non-state actors based in China and abroad have been made to the Action Agenda for Nature and People following a joint call for action at the NGO Parallel Forum, held at part one of COP-15 from 27-28 September 2021.This includes a 2.55 billion RMB biodiversity conservation pledge from 10 leading Chinese NGOs and companies.Pledges aim to increase the participation of non-state actors in the development and implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework; support national biodiversity strategies and action plans and national implementation; support strategies for biodiversity mainstreaming, with the engagement of indigenous peoples and local communities, women and youth; further promote education and public awareness; invest in biodiversity practices in China and abroad; and, mobilize non-state actors to catalyze further action in the context of COP-15, the post-2020 ... Geneva Meetings 2022: Nations Convene in Geneva to Set Stage for UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15), Advance Text of Proposed Framework to Safeguard Nature [Press release - Geneva, Switzerland, 13 March 2022]Nations Convene in Geneva to Set Stage for UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15), Advance Text of Proposed Framework to Safeguard NatureUN Biodiversity Conference’s two subsidiary bodies and Open-ended Working Group tasked with developing Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework resume in-person sessionsGeneva meetings critical to developing ambitious transformative post-2020 framework and accelerate progress efforts needed to safeguard health of planetLandmark post-2020 framework due for adoption at resumption of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15) later this year in Kunming, China.Three meetings critical to developing an ambitious and transformative post 2020 global biodiversity framework to safeguard nature resume in person sessions on Monday, 14 March in Geneva, Switzerland.“The world is clearly eager for urgent action to protect nature, said Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary of the Convention... Equitable land tenure: Bringing sustainable benefits for people and nature According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), land tenure is defined as “the relationship, whether legally or customarily defined, among people, as individuals or groups, with respect to land,” [FAO, 2002] which includes other natural resources such as water and trees. The rules of land tenure define how land and its natural resources are allocated, accessed, maintained, and controlled within societies.Equitable land tenure also contributes to sustainable development [UNCCD, 2017], by reducing poverty, food insecurity, gender inequality, forced migration, and resource conflicts. Land tenure rights are also integral to the success of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with SDG targets 1.4, 2.3, and 5.a relating directly to equitable land tenure security.For indigenous peoples and local communities, land tenure is about more than having control over their lands and natural resources. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of I... Previous Next Elizabeth Maruma Mrema Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, a national of the United Republic of Tanzania, is the seventh Executive Secretary to head the UN Biodiversity Convention.Ms. Mrema has worked with UNEP for over two decades. Prior to joining the Law Division in June 2014, she was Deputy Director of the Ecosystems Division, in charge of coordination, operations and programme delivery from 2012 and for one year also served as Acting Director to the same Division. In 2018, in addition to her responsibilities as the Law Division Director, she was also the Acting Director of the Corporate Services Division. Programmes Thematic The Conference of the Parties (COP) has established seven thematic programmes of work (listed below) which correspond to some of the major biomes on the planet. Each programme establishes a vision for, and basic principles to guide future work. They also set out key issues for consideration, identify potential outputs, and suggest a timetable and means for achieving these. Implementation of the work programmes depends on contributions from Parties, the Secretariat, relevant intergovernmental and other organizations. Periodically, the COP and the SBSTTA review the state of implementation of the work programmes. Select Agricultural Biodiversity Dry and Sub-humid Land Biodiversity Forest Biodiversity Inland Waters Biodiversity Island Biodiversity Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Mountain Biodiversity Cross-Cutting The COP has also initiated work on key matters of relevance to all thematic areas. These cross-cutting issues correspond to the issues addressed in the Convention's substantive provisions in Articles 6-20, and provide bridges and links between the thematic programmes. Some cross cutting initiatives directly support work under thematic programmes, for example, the work on indicators provides information on the status and trends of biodiversity for all biomes. Others develop discrete products quite separate from the thematic programmes. 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Go to page> Biosafety Clearing-House The Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) is a mechanism set up by the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to facilitate the exchange of information on Living Modified Organisms (LMOs) and assist the Parties to better comply with their obligations under the Protocol. Go to page > Access and Benefit-Sharing Clearing-House The Access and Benefit-Sharing Clearing-House (ABSCH) is a platform for exchanging information on ABSCH and a key tool for facilitating the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol. 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