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The 9th Meeting of the Signatory States to the Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation and Management of Marine Turtles and their Habitats of the Indian Ocean and South-East Asia (IOSEA Marine Turtles MOU)  was held from 24-27 June 2024 in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. The meeting agreed on a number of conservation actions , which  include the adoption of a Single Species Action Plan for the critically endangered hawksbill turtle, recommendations on beach management and hatchery practices, as well as the endorsement of guidance on identifying critical habitats for turtles. On the closing day of the meeting, the State of Kuwait – hosting five of the seven marine turtle species – became 36th Signatory State by signing the agreement. The IOSEA region is host to six out of seven existing species of marine turtles: Loggerhead ( Caretta carett a) Olive ridley ( Lepidochelys olivacea ) Green ( Chelonia mydas ) Hawksbill ( Eretmochelys imbricata ) Leatherback ( Dermochely

Workshop on National Action Plans on the Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade of Migratory Birds   will Take Place from 2 September to 4 September 2024, in Podgorica, Montenegro.   The meeting aims to make progress on the Rome Strategic Plan 2020-2030: Eradicating Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade in Wild Birds in Europe and the Mediterranean region, process-oriented objective of National IKB Action Plans. The China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) has long been dedicated to the conservation of migratory birds. Its efforts encompass widespread public engagement through initiatives like Biodiversity Conservation in Our Neighborhood (BCON). For years, the Foundation has advocated at the platforms of China's National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, urging the government to ratify the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) to promote protection measures for migratory wildlife, including

There is a misunderstanding in current discussions about the sustainable development and ESG (environmental, social and governance) reports. Credit to CBCGDF These reports are neither financial reports, audits, nor advocacy reports, but rather technical reports, similar to post-environmental impact assessments (post-EIAs). The ESG report is a scientific assessment of corporate behaviour, particularly its impact on the environment, biodiversity and climate.   The "E" in ESG stands for Environmental Assessment, which covers biodiversity and climate change issues. Therefore, such assessments should be led by experts in biodiversity and climate science, not legal or financial experts.   Proper understanding and implementation of ESG reporting requires in-depth scientific research and professional assessments to drive sustainable business development.   Editor: LYJ Check: Richard Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776 Contribution Do you know? CBCGDF is a non-profit organization.

Effective sustainable and ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting should be guided by the following principles: assessment by a third party; conducted by a technical body or expert with relevant expertise, especially in the fields of biodiversity and climate science; and based on scientific research and data analysis to ensure its accuracy and reliability. Credit to CBCGDF There are limitations to the current practice of using the Green Business Directory or the Green Project Directory to label green projects, for example, photovoltaic projects built on bird migration paths may damage the environment. Therefore, scientific and systematic research and comprehensive assessment are needed, rather than simply judging the greenness of a project based on a catalogue.   Editor: LYJ Check: YJ Contact: v10@cbcgdf.org; +8617319454776 Contribution Do you know? CBCGDF is a non-profit organization. We rely on crowd-funding and donations. You have the opportunity to help us to advance b

In the context of biodiversity conservation in China, a crucial concept is the "Three Haves", or Sanyou (三有）in Chinese. "Three Haves" animals refer to those listed in the National Forestry and Grassland Administration's Directory of Terrestrial Wild Animals with Important Ecological, Scientific, and Social Value. The latest version of this directory was released on June 26, 2023. The newly adjusted "Three Haves" list includes a total of 1924 species of terrestrial wild animals. This includes 91 species of mammals, 1028 species of birds, 450 species of reptiles, 253 species of amphibians, 96 species of insects, 2 species of arachnids, and 4 species of oligochaetes. Compared to the original directory published in 2000, the new list has substantially expanded the scope of wildlife protection by adding more than 700 new species while retaining most of the original species. Additionally, the new list removes 12 mammal species, 130 bird species, 28 reptile s

Recently, the Biological and Scientific Ethics Committee (BASE) of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF) received an invitation letter from the Legal Affairs Department of the French Embassy in China. CBCGDF BASE will be invited to participate in the 13th China-France Law and Judicial Exchange Week (13ème   R encontres F ranco-chinoises du D roit et de la J ustice) held by the French Embassy in China. On the occasion of the 13th China-France Law and Judicial Exchange Week, the Legal Section of the French Embassy in China will hold a seminar themed "Legal Issues of Medically Assisted Reproduction: Sino-French Intersectional Perspectives" on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 13:45 to 17:00 (Beijing time). Representatives of the CBCGDF BASE will be invited to participate in the seminar. Conference languages: French, Chinese (simultaneous interpretation). In February 2022, the Deputy Secretary-General of CBCGDF attended the film viewing series a