CBCGDF OceanWetlands Working Group Held a Meeting to Support the Global Implementation of the 'Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework' for Wetlands

 

On December 21, 2023, the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation's Ocean and Wetlands Working Group (CBCGDF-OceanWetlands) convened a working meeting on the "Online Questionnaire Released by the Ramsar Convention — Supporting the Global Implementation of the 'Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework' for Wetlands. The meeting focused on a questionnaire on Upscaling wetland conservation, restoration and wise use through the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs): Identifying Synergies Between CBD and Convention on Wetlands Focal Points. The questionnaire, developed by the Ramsar Convention's Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP), aims to support the global implementation of the "Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework" (KM-GBF) for wetlands.

 


The central agenda of the working meeting was to discuss responses to the questionnaire. This survey, aligned with the STRP's 2023-2025 work plan under Task 5.2 "Guidance to support global implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) for wetlands,'" addresses synergies with other Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).

 

The survey's objectives include sharing information with the national focal points of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Ramsar Convention. It primarily seeks to determine the extent of connections among national focal points in revising National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and identify potential case studies and stories for inclusion in future guidelines for wetlands and the KM-GBF.

 

Over the years, CBCGDF-OceanWetlands has been committed to promoting biodiversity conservation in oceans and wetlands, actively engaging in decision consulting at global, national, and local levels. During the working group meeting on December 21, some topics related to wetlands conservation, restoration, and sustainable & wise use within the global biodiversity framework were discussed. The meeting addressed the crucial role of NBSAPs in wetland protection, identified shortcomings, proposed recommendations to strengthen synergies between different conventions, and presented specific suggestions in two key areas.

 

(Please note: This article is a routine work record. It is based on meeting minutes and is for information only.)

 

Reporter: Samantha   

Editor: Lvyin
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 biodiversity conservation. Donate TODAY to power up the movement to make it a better world for all life.

https://www.paypal.me/CBCGDFChina

http://www.cbcgdf.org/English/ConfirmDonaTion/0.html

 

【BAG】

1.Webpage:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=2EYYJJZ8CGPLE

2. via paypal

Donation（501C3）Paypal： intl@wbag.org

 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The 2024 World Water Forum Opens in Indonesia's Bali

Image
The 2024 World Water Forum (10th WWF) under the theme of "Water for Shared Prosperity" officially opened on Indonesia's island of Bali on Monday. This year ’ s theme emphasizes the need to work together to promote efficient and integrated water resources management to common prosperity. The 10th WWF ’ s six subthemes are: Water Security and Prosperity; Water for Humans and Nature; Disaster Risk Reduction and Management; Governance, Cooperation and Hydro-diplomacy; Sustainable Water Finance; and Knowledge and Innovation. This year, the Forum is expected to host 350 sessions, and receive 100,000 participants and visitors, 56 ministers, 12 heads of state, and about 2,000 journalists. The 10th World Water Forum focuses on four topics, namely water conservation, clean water and sanitation, food and energy security, and mitigation of natural disasters. The 10th WWF   is jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the World Water Council. The Forum is th
Read more

Bridging Borders for Wildlife: John E. Scanlon AO Recognized with China's Highest Honor - Chinese Government Friendship Award

Image
Congratulations to our dear friend and best teacher, John E. Scanlon AO, for honored the remarkable achievement - The Chinese Government Friendship Award!   On September 27, 2023, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs) held a prestigious ceremony in Beijing to present the Chinese Government Friendship Award. The Chinese Government Friendship Award is China's highest honor bestowed upon foreign experts who have made outstanding contributions to the country's modernization and reform and opening-up efforts. John E. Scanlon AO, an esteemed ecological conservation and sustainable development expert hailing from Australia (UK), received this distinguished award. His unwavering commitment and significant contributions to global wildlife conservation efforts, along with his deep friendship with people of China, earned him the Chinese Government Friendship Award. John E. Scanlon has dedicated his life to the protection of a
Read more

Unveiling the Mysteries of Cetaceans in the South China Sea: Chinese Scientists Describe Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs)

Image
The world’s ocean ecosystems are facing mounting threats—climate change, marine pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction due to human activities, to name a few. These pressures are particularly dangerous for marine mammals like cetaceans, whose survival hinges on healthy habitats and stable populations. Yet, in regions like the South China Sea, where biodiversity is exceptionally high, little research has been done to understand the needs and habitats of cetaceans. This lack of data has left a gap in our knowledge and made it challenging to establish targeted conservation strategies. Recognizing this, Chinese scientists have now set out to fill these gaps and contribute essential data to inform future policy and management, aiming to protect these vulnerable species and support the objectives of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). In a landmark study published on October 8, 2024, in Biological Conservation, Dr. Li Songhai and his team from the Institute of
Read more