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Change of hosting country for COP15

COP15 in Montreal

30 June 2022
Initially, the UN discussions aimed at striking a deal about the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework were planned in Kunming, China. Due to the China’s zero-Covid policy, the negotiations to set the global policy for the next decade will be held in Montreal, Canada, between December 5-17. China…
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Ninth session of the Plenary of IPBES, 3 to 9 July 2022

IPBES 9

30 June 2022
The ninth session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ( IPBES 9 ) is planned to be held in Bonn, Germany, from 3 to 9 July 2022 . IPBES is unique – harnessing the best expertise from across all scientific disciplines and knowledge…
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Political Monitoring - 23 June 2022

27 June 2022
Political Monitoring of 23 June is out ! You can find the PDF version here De Kamer / La Chambre 1. 14/06/2022 | Environment committee | Question on page 9 Question de Patrick Prévot à Zakia Khattabi sur " Le commerce d'insectes" Vraag van Patrick Prévot aan Zakia Khattabi over "De handel in…
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Political Monitoring - 25 May 2022

25 May 2022
Biodiversity questions and discussions in Belgian and European Parliaments
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Political Monitoring - 27 April 2022

27 April 2022
The Political Monitoring is available here . (PDF version) La Chambre / De Kamer 1. 22/03/2022 | Environment committee | Question on page 1 Question de Kris Verduyckt à Vincent Van Quickenborne sur " Le plan d'action pour lutter contre le commerce illégal de viande d'animaux sauvages " Vraag van…
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Inclusive dialogue: How to improve the implementation of biodiversity targets through participatory approach methods

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.
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Ressources naturelles et résistances

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

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

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Update of the National Biodiversity Strategy : Public consultation

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

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

Explore the role sustainable trade could take within the post-2020 GBF and its implementation.
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Briefing: WTO initiatives on environment & sustainable development: windows of opportunity for biodiversity

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.
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