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One Year Anniversary of the Adoption of the KMGBF "Let us remember that the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework will guide us for the next 10-30 years on our journey to achieve the global vision of living in harmony with nature." --David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity COP 28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People At the UNFCCC COP 28 UAE's Nature, Land Use and Ocean Day, 18 countries, including CBD COP15 Presidency the People's Republic of China, endorsed the COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People, uniting for nature and placing it at the center of climate action. Plans for the Cartagena Protocol: Implementation and Capacity Building The Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety recently adopted an Implementation Plan and a Capacity-building Action Plan Launch of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) Fund was launched at at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) on 24 August, 2023 Unsplash COP15: Official website of the UN Biodiversity Conference: cbd.int/cop15 More on the COP 15 Presidency, COP 15 / CP-MOP 10 / NP-MOP4 documents, High-level segment, associate events, news and media information, and key information for participants Update of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) website Now includes Guidance material on each target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework Previous Next All Decisions & Recommendations Events Media headlines Notifications Secretariat 10.01.2024 Joint Nature Conservation Committee 18.12.2023 DAAD-SEARCA Scholarship Programme 22.01.2024 // 2024-007 Invitation to participate in the Survey on establishing linkages between the Biosafety Clearing-House and national websites 19.01.2024 // 2024-006 Submission of views related to the work programme of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and its cont... 03.03.2023 Linked Climate Variability Between Distant Regions Highlights Interconnectivity of Global Climate Change 04.08.2022 Overconsumption by the rich must be tackled, says acting UN biodiversity chief 23.01.2024-26.01.2024 // NBSAP-OM-2024-02 Regional Dialogue on National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans for South and East Asia 23.01.2024-23.01.2024 First meeting of the Informal Advisory Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources // SBSTTA-25 Recommendation 25/1 - Monitoring framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework // WG8J-12 Recommendation 12/3 - Updated draft knowledge management component of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework // SBSTTA-25 Recommendation 25/1 - Monitoring framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework // WG8J-12 Recommendation 12/3 - Updated draft knowledge management component of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework // COP-15 Decision 15/35 - Date and venue of future meetings of the Conference of the Parties // COP-01 Decision I/1 - Rules of procedure for the Conference of the Parties // CP-MOP-10 Decision 10/14 - Budget for the integrated programme of work of the Secretariat // NP-MOP-04 Decision 4/12 - Budget for the integrated programme of work of the Secretariat // WG2020-05 Recommendation 5/2 - Digital sequence information on genetic resources // WG2020-04 Recommendation 4/1 - Post-2020 global biodiversity framework 23.01.2024-26.01.2024 // NBSAP-OM-2024-02 Regional Dialogue on National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans for South and East Asia 23.01.2024-23.01.2024 First meeting of the Informal Advisory Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources 29.01.2024-29.01.2024 // IND-AHTEG-2024-05 Fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Indicators for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 29.01.2024-02.02.2024 // SYNBIO-AHTEG-2024-01 Second meeting of the multidisciplinary Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Synthetic Biology to Support the Process for Broad and Regular Horizon Scanni... 16.01.2024-19.01.2024 // NBSAP-OM-2024-01 Regional Dialogue on National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans for countries in the Middle East and North Africa 16.01.2024-16.01.2024 Preparatory meeting of the Informal Advisory Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources 07.02.2024-21.02.2024 Online discussion of the Liaison Group on the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety 13.02.2024-15.02.2024 // NP-ABSCH-IAC-2024-01 Fifth meeting of the Informal Advisory Committee to the Access and Benefit-sharing Clearing-House 03.03.2023 Linked Climate Variability Between Distant Regions Highlights Interconnectivity of Global Climate Change 04.08.2022 Overconsumption by the rich must be tackled, says acting UN biodiversity chief 04.08.2022 Where did these holes in the ocean floor come from? 'Nobody knows,' says scientist 04.08.2022 United States announces partnership to reduce ocean plastic pollution in Indonesia 04.08.2022 Researchers use artificial intelligence to create a treasure map of undiscovered ant species 04.08.2022 New global map of ant biodiversity reveals areas that may be hiding undiscovered species 04.08.2022 ‘It sustains us all’: IPBES report calls for accounting of nature’s diverse values 22.01.2024 // 2024-007 Invitation to participate in the Survey on establishing linkages between the Biosafety Clearing-House and national websites 19.01.2024 // 2024-006 Submission of views related to the work programme of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services and its cont... 17.01.2024 // 2024-005 Launch and invitation to join the Action Initiative for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 16.01.2024 // 2024-003 Peer review of the draft literature review of trends and issues in synthetic biology (2012-2023) 15.01.2024 // 2024-004 Composition of the Informal Advisory Group on Benefit-sharing from the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources 11.01.2024 // 2024-002 Invitation to review the updated version of the draft global action plan to mainstream biodiversity and health linkages 03.01.2024 // 2024-001 Fifth Call for Proposals under the Bio-Bridge Initiative 18.12.2023 // 2023-137 Launch of the Biodiversity Plan campaign, a tool to help reach and educate the broader public on the importance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodive... 10.01.2024 Joint Nature Conservation Committee 18.12.2023 DAAD-SEARCA Scholarship Programme 15.12.2023 Colombia will host the next United Nations Biodiversity Conference 11.12.2023 Grants of US$20 thousand for smallholder farmers in East and Southern Africa from CGIAR 11.12.2023 Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day... 08.12.2023 Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the International Mountain Day, 11... 04.12.2023 Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the Soil Day, 5 December 2023 19.11.2023 Governments advance discussions on a multilateral mechanism to share benefits from the use of digital sequence information on genetic resources 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 UNFCCC COP28 UAE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY Both within and outside the negotiations at the COP, nature was a clear winner. There were high level events and ministerial roundtables on harnessing 30x30 to tackle climate change and integrated implementation of national climate and biodiversity frameworks. There were also breakthroughs on mangrove restoration and protection and Sustainable Ocean Management – thanks to leadership of the COP28 Presidency, and in collaboration with the COP15 Presidency and many governments and other stakeholders, the importance of biodiversity was undoubtably a focal point. Within the formal negotiations, biodiversity was also well recognised in the first Global Stocktake, which noted the importance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). There was a focus in relation to forests, but also the importance of sustainable land management and healthy ecosystems, including oceans and mountains, in both the mitigation of and adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Equally, the ... INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY --11 DECEMBER 2023 The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of 2003, it has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world. Mountains encompass nearly 27 percent of the Earth's land surface, standing as some of the most unique and inspiring landscapes. They are biodiversity-rich, hosting half of the world's biodiversity hotspots, and serve as sources of freshwater for almost half of humanity. Climate change, overexploitation, land use and contamination change represent the greatest threats to mountain biodiversity. Climate change affects water flow and glacier areas, forcing mountain species and communities to adapt or migrate. Ecosystem conversions for farming, settlements, or infrastructure on steep slopes can lead to soil e... WORLD SOIL DAY --5 DECEMBER 2023 World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. This year's theme is "Soil and Water: A Source of Life". Our survival depends on the precious link between soil and water. Soil and water are fundamental for the functioning of all terrestrial ecosystems and over 95 percent of our food originates from these two resources. Key to all these functions, on which we and all terrestrial life depend, is soil biodiversity. From earthworms and termites, springtails and nematodes, to the vast range of fungi, protozoa and bacteria, as well as the roots of plants and their symbiotic partners, the hidden life of soils is critical to nutrient cycling, controlling pests and diseases and maintaining good soil structure. But soils and soil biodiversity are under threat. Soils are being compacted, eroded, polluted, and sealed. The causes are many inc... ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE KMGBF 🎯23 targets for 2030 🥅4 goals for 2050 🌐1 planet to take care of Let's work together and achieve the #BiodiversityPlan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss🌱 Find out more: https://t.co/n4r69SYl7Z pic.twitter.com/CvdCCC1Qb5 — UN Biodiversity (@UNBiodiversity) December 19, 2023 One year ago, in Montreal, with the joint leadership of both China, the COP 15 Presidency, and Canada, the hosting country, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was successfully adopted. This plan includes concrete actions to halt and reverse the loss of nature, including protecting 30% of the planet and restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. China’s leadership as Presidency of COP 15 was critical to the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. In addition to China’s leadership role as the Presidency of COP 15, their national biodiversity practices, including the updating of NBSAPs in alignment with the Framework, and the latest achievement of national... HUMAN RIGHTS DAY --10 DECEMBER 2023 This, the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), is an opportunity to rejuvenate the universal declaration, demonstrate how it can meet the needs of our time and advance its promise of freedom, equality, and justice for all. In the aftermath of World War II, on 10 December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the UDHR. In 2023, we reinvigorate the UDHR, showing the ways it meets the needs of our time, and advancing its promise of freedom, equality, and justice for all. As a “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations”, the UDHR is a global blueprint for international, national, and local laws and policies and a bedrock of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. Nature's contributions to people are maintained, benefits are shared fairly and equitably, and all countries have the necessary financial and other means of implementation. Thus, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is an essen... PLANS FOR THE CARTAGENA PROTOCOL: IMPLEMENTATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING The Implementation Plan and the Capacity-building Action Plan are key reference biosafety documents for the current decade. The documents were developed following an inclusive and iterative process. The Implementation Plan and the Capacity-building Action Plan were adopted to support Parties to the Cartagena Protocol in their implementation and capacity-building efforts. The plans are also expected to support Parties in meeting the targets and goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework that are relevant for biosafety, in particular Target 17, dedicated to biosafety and biotechnology. Implementation Plan for the Cartagena Protocol The Implementation Plan is a framework of broad desirable achievements and accomplishments to help guide Parties in their implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and measure progress in this regard for the period up to 2030. The Implementation Plan is directed primarily at Parties. However, it is recognized th... COLOMBIA WILL HOST THE NEXT UNITED NATIONS BIODIVERSITY CONFERENCE The Conference encompasses the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), the Eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, and the Fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization. It will include a high-level ministerial segment. COP 16 will be the first Biodiversity COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP 15 in December 2022 in Montreal, Canada. At COP 16, governments will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Parties to the Convention are expected to show the alignment of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with the Framework... COP28 JOINT STATEMENT ON CLIMATE, NATURE AND PEOPLE At the UNFCCC COP 28 UAE's Nature, Land Use and Ocean Day, 18 countries endorsed the COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People, uniting for nature and placing it at the center of climate action. The COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People serves as an output of the ‘Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)- National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP) Ministerial’ held on 9 December 2023 at COP28, which brought governments and non-state actors together to discuss international and domestic efforts which align the design and implementation of national climate and biodiversity plans and strategies towards promoting accelerated and integrated action for climate, nature and sustainable development. The collective ambition expressed by the Joint Statement aims to raise stronger awareness of and capacity to deliver the necessary synergies between the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Specifically, it seeks ... CLOSING THE 2023 GENEVA MEETINGS Throughout the weeklong meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity the Working Groups took up the call by governments, made in Montreal, Canada at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in December of 2022, to: affirm the need for further enhancing the role and participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in the work of the Convention and the implementation of its Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework; and advance their discussions on the development and operationalization of a multilateral mechanism, including a global fund, for the sharing of benefits from the use of digital sequence information (DSI) on genetic resources. Delegates made progress, but more discussions will be needed at the upcoming meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16), to be held in 2024. Following the meetings, a number of informal consultations are expected to be held to consider issues that needed further work to understand the und... 1. 2. 3. Previous Next DAVID COOPER | ACTING EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, CBD SECRETARIAT The United Nations Secretary-General has designated Dr. David Cooper as Acting Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) as of 15 February. Prior to his appointment, David had been the Deputy Executive Secretary at the CBD Secretariat since October 2015, where he assisted the Executive Secretary by leading the strategic and planning activities of the Secretariat, as well as the intergovernmental processes and activities under the Convention and its two protocols -- the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing. UNFCCC COP28 UAE and the Importance of Biodiversity Both within and outside the negotiations at the COP, nature was a clear winner. There were high level events and ministerial roundtables on harnessing 30x30 to tackle climate change and integrated implementation of national climate and biodiversity frameworks. There were also breakthroughs on mangrove restoration and protection and Sustainable Ocean Management – thanks to leadership of the COP28 Presidency, and in collaboration with the COP15 Presidency and many governments and other stakeholders, the importance of biodiversity was undoubtably a focal point. Within the formal negotiations, biodiversity was also well recognised in the first Global Stocktake, which noted the importance of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). There was a focus in relation to forests, but also the importance of sustainable land management and healthy ecosystems, including oceans and mountains, in both the mitigation of and adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Equally, the ... One Year Anniversary of the Adoption of the KMGBF 🎯23 targets for 2030 🥅4 goals for 2050 🌐1 planet to take care of Let's work together and achieve the #BiodiversityPlan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss🌱 Find out more: https://t.co/n4r69SYl7Z pic.twitter.com/CvdCCC1Qb5 — UN Biodiversity (@UNBiodiversity) December 19, 2023 One year ago, in Montreal, with the joint leadership of both China, the COP 15 Presidency, and Canada, the hosting country, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was successfully adopted. This plan includes concrete actions to halt and reverse the loss of nature, including protecting 30% of the planet and restoring 30% of degraded ecosystems. China’s leadership as Presidency of COP 15 was critical to the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. In addition to China’s leadership role as the Presidency of COP 15, their national biodiversity practices, including the updating of NBSAPs in alignment with the Framework, and the latest achievement of national... Colombia will host the next United Nations Biodiversity Conference The Conference encompasses the Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), the Eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, and the Fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization. It will include a high-level ministerial segment. COP 16 will be the first Biodiversity COP since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP 15 in December 2022 in Montreal, Canada. At COP 16, governments will be tasked with reviewing the state of implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Parties to the Convention are expected to show the alignment of their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with the Framework... International Mountain Day --11 December 2023 The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of 2003, it has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world. Mountains encompass nearly 27 percent of the Earth's land surface, standing as some of the most unique and inspiring landscapes. They are biodiversity-rich, hosting half of the world's biodiversity hotspots, and serve as sources of freshwater for almost half of humanity. Climate change, overexploitation, land use and contamination change represent the greatest threats to mountain biodiversity. Climate change affects water flow and glacier areas, forcing mountain species and communities to adapt or migrate. Ecosystem conversions for farming, settlements, or infrastructure on steep slopes can lead to soil e... Human Rights Day --10 December 2023 This, the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), is an opportunity to rejuvenate the universal declaration, demonstrate how it can meet the needs of our time and advance its promise of freedom, equality, and justice for all. In the aftermath of World War II, on 10 December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the UDHR. In 2023, we reinvigorate the UDHR, showing the ways it meets the needs of our time, and advancing its promise of freedom, equality, and justice for all. As a “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations”, the UDHR is a global blueprint for international, national, and local laws and policies and a bedrock of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. Nature's contributions to people are maintained, benefits are shared fairly and equitably, and all countries have the necessary financial and other means of implementation. Thus, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is an essen... COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People At the UNFCCC COP 28 UAE's Nature, Land Use and Ocean Day, 18 countries endorsed the COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People, uniting for nature and placing it at the center of climate action. The COP28 Joint Statement on Climate, Nature and People serves as an output of the ‘Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)- National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP) Ministerial’ held on 9 December 2023 at COP28, which brought governments and non-state actors together to discuss international and domestic efforts which align the design and implementation of national climate and biodiversity plans and strategies towards promoting accelerated and integrated action for climate, nature and sustainable development. The collective ambition expressed by the Joint Statement aims to raise stronger awareness of and capacity to deliver the necessary synergies between the Paris Agreement and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Specifically, it seeks ... World Soil Day --5 December 2023 World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. This year's theme is "Soil and Water: A Source of Life". Our survival depends on the precious link between soil and water. Soil and water are fundamental for the functioning of all terrestrial ecosystems and over 95 percent of our food originates from these two resources. Key to all these functions, on which we and all terrestrial life depend, is soil biodiversity. From earthworms and termites, springtails and nematodes, to the vast range of fungi, protozoa and bacteria, as well as the roots of plants and their symbiotic partners, the hidden life of soils is critical to nutrient cycling, controlling pests and diseases and maintaining good soil structure. But soils and soil biodiversity are under threat. Soils are being compacted, eroded, polluted, and sealed. The causes are many inc... Plans for the Cartagena Protocol: Implementation and Capacity Building The Implementation Plan and the Capacity-building Action Plan are key reference biosafety documents for the current decade. The documents were developed following an inclusive and iterative process. The Implementation Plan and the Capacity-building Action Plan were adopted to support Parties to the Cartagena Protocol in their implementation and capacity-building efforts. The plans are also expected to support Parties in meeting the targets and goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework that are relevant for biosafety, in particular Target 17, dedicated to biosafety and biotechnology. Implementation Plan for the Cartagena Protocol The Implementation Plan is a framework of broad desirable achievements and accomplishments to help guide Parties in their implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and measure progress in this regard for the period up to 2030. The Implementation Plan is directed primarily at Parties. However, it is recognized th... Closing the 2023 Geneva Meetings Throughout the weeklong meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity the Working Groups took up the call by governments, made in Montreal, Canada at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in December of 2022, to: affirm the need for further enhancing the role and participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in the work of the Convention and the implementation of its Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework; and advance their discussions on the development and operationalization of a multilateral mechanism, including a global fund, for the sharing of benefits from the use of digital sequence information (DSI) on genetic resources. Delegates made progress, but more discussions will be needed at the upcoming meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 16), to be held in 2024. Following the meetings, a number of informal consultations are expected to be held to consider issues that needed further work to understand the und... Previous Next 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. David Cooper | Acting Executive Secretary, CBD Secretariat The United Nations Secretary-General has designated Dr. David Cooper as Acting Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) as of 15 February. Prior to his appointment, David had been the Deputy Executive Secretary at the CBD Secretariat since October 2015, where he assisted the Executive Secretary by leading the strategic and planning activities of the Secretariat, as well as the intergovernmental processes and activities under the Convention and its two protocols -- the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing. 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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