Astrid Schomaker
@astridschomaker
Executive Secretary @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
At #SBI7, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social took part in a reflection on how cooperation and synergies across Multilateral Environmental Agreements can support the #KMGBF implementation in the context of the Global Review: 🔗 cbd.int/side-events/... #MEAs cooperation can boost action #ForNature.
On the sidelines of #SBI7, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social launched the "Enhancing #Biosafety capacity for sustainable use" project, supported by the Kunming Biodiversity Fund. The project aims to bolster the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol and to advance #Target17 of the #KMGBF.
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social joins the world in honouring them. This year’s theme invites us to recognize Indigenous midwives as guardians of life, well-being and cultural continuity: 🔗 bit.ly/4z88Tfy
China is a steadfast champion of biodiversity action guided by the #KMGBF. With Zhang Yujun, Director of Nature and Ecology Conservation at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, we discussed the importance of the #KunmingDialogue ahead of #COP17Armenia: 🔗 www.cbd.int/meetings/IMP...
Merci, @alainbranchaud.bsky.social, pour l’engagement en faveur de la mise en œuvre du Cadre mondial de la biodiversité de Kunming-Montréal #KMGBF. En marge de #SBI7, nous avons discuté des activités que @snapquebec.bsky.social prépare pour impulser une mobilisation pan-sociétale à la #COP17Armenia.
All meetings of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI) are important, but #SBI7, which started today, carries special significance. It will conclude a mere 8️⃣weeks ahead of #COP17Armenia. Its recommendations will be key to success in Yerevan and beyond: 🎥 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...
#SBSTTA28 has just concluded its work: www.cbd.int/conferences/... Parties to the CBD have made important progress on key scientific and technical issues that underpin the implementation of the #KMGBF and pave the way for taking action for nature at #COP17Armenia. Thank you.
Synthetic biology is one of the most rapidly evolving areas of bioscience and technology. At #SBSTTA28 a side-event dedicated to capacity-building on #SynBio highlighted the need to ensure that all Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity can engage in a safe, informed and equitable manner.
In a meeting with representatives of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity participating in #SBSTTA28, we discussed pathways to foster the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in the work of the CBD, in line with Article 8(j).
On the sidelines of #SBSTTA28 today, @ipbes.net hosted an important conversation about its Business and Biodiversity Assessment, which includes +100 actions that businesses can take immediately to bolster their resilience and work with nature, not against it. 📖 www.ipbes.net/bba-report/m...
With the #SBSTTA28 opening in Nairobi begins an important round of intergovernmental negotiations on the way to #COP17Armenia. Parties to the CBD will address the scientific & technical underpinnings of the #KMGBF implementation. Time to deliver for 🌏. 🎥 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h...
Meeting in Tokyo with Dr. Koichi Goka, Prof. Akemi Ori and Koki Takaki to discuss interesting and promising developments in #Japan's Action Plan for Promoting Nature-Positive through Chemicals Management.
A pleasure to meet Ambassador Ryo Nakamura in Tokyo. Proud of our long-standing relationship with Japan 🇯🇵. We had a productive discussion on Japan’s strong support for environmental multilateralism in challenging times.
Ahead of #COP17Armenia, #BiodiversityAction is at the heart of the #LCAW2026 conversation in London. In this triple-COP year, the panel dedicated to driving nature action across the Rio Conventions focused on leveraging synergy for accelerated implementation across the board.
Ahead of #COP17Armenia, #EUGreenWeek 2026 is casting a timely spotlight on the business case for investing in nature. Businesses that thrive in harmony with nature are part of the whole-of-society push we need for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
Honoured to brief the European Parliament Environment Committee this week on preparations for #COP17Armenia, which invites a global mobilization for taking action for nature. Parliamentarian support can ensure that international commitments to the #KMGBF translate into accelerated national action.
Today in Brussels, @camillabruckner.bsky.social hosted a timely conversation on how investing in nature can power the European Union's Global Gateway. As #COP17Armenia approaches, we need a global push that leverages the implementation of the #KMGBF for sustainable development and resilience.
Thank you, South Africa, for a memorable #BiodiversityDay flagship event today that showcased whole-of-society engagement and demonstrated commitment to biodiversity action guided by the #KMGBF. The resolve we saw here will carry us forward as we prepare for a pivotal #COP17Armenia. 📷@environmentza
22 May is the International Day for Biological Diversity, proclaimed by #UNGA to commemorate the adoption of the CBD. It is a celebration of the vital importance of biodiversity — the foundation of all life on Earth.🌍 Happy #BiodiversityDay 2026: 🔗 www.cbd.int/biodiversity...
Delighted to be in South Africa, the host of the Flagship Event celebrating #BiodiversityDay 2026: 🔗 cbd.int/article/2026... As part of the celebrations, a Consultative Forum taking place this week is finalizing the update of #NBSAP 🇿🇦 through a whole-of-society mobilization.
Discussing cooperation with Zhimin Wu, @fao.org Forestry Division, and Juliette Biao, UN Forum on Forests, at #UNFF21, we agreed on the need to leverage the Collaborative Partnership on Forests as an enabler of the achievement of the 23 #KMGBF targets through synergy with the #GlobalForestGoals.
The 2026 United Nations Biodiversity Conference #COP17Armenia (Yerevan 🇦🇲, 19-30 October) is approaching. At #UNFF21, Armenia and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social briefed Permanent Missions to the United Nations on the agenda and efforts to bring about a global mobilization for #TakingActionForNature.
Thank you, @marcosathias.bsky.social, for @undp.org's support to high-level engagement at #COP17Armenia, and for promoting the #CaliFund. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social welcomes the strengthening of @undp.org's role in ensuring policy coherence in the implementation of the Rio Conventions.
Grateful to @ylaleena.bsky.social for @eea.europa.eu's support for the implementation of the #KMGBF across the continent. We discussed the importance of science as a foundation of action #ForNature, the circular economy, and the pressing need to address incentives that harm biodiversity.
With H.E. Daniel Westlén, State Secretary of Sweden, we discussed resource mobilization, the importance of progress in achieving #Target18 of the #KMGBF and the need for engagement with finance ministers for whole-of-government action #ForNature and in the context of #COP17Armenia preparations.
Conferring with H.E. Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate of Iceland in Copenhagen, we discussed #COP17Armenia, cooperation with the #BBNJ Agreement and land use in harmony with nature. Iceland is encouraged to ratify the two Protocols to the CBD.
Honoured to confer with H.E. Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of China, at #RES2026. We at @unbiodiversity.bsky.social are deeply grateful to China for hosting the forthcoming Kunming Dialogue on the 1st review of the #KMGBF implementation in iconic Kunming, ahead of #COP17Armenia.