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Statement by the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Astrid Schomaker, on World Oceans Day 2026

The CBD Executive Secretary's statement on World Environment Day 2026

125 Parties submit their 7th National Reports: an expression of commitment to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the KMGBF

One year anniversary of the Cali Fund: Launch of the Cali Fund website, logo, and social media.

First milestone in a marathon year of biodiversity negotiations reached: Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity advance key implementation enablers ahead of a decisive COP 17 in October

Opening statement of the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity for the sixth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation

Fresh round of intergovernmental negotiations on biodiversity begins in Rome

Statement by Ms. Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity International Human Rights Day - 10 December 2025

Statement by Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on International Mountain Day (11 December 2025)

High Symbolism, High Stakes Mark Historic 1st Meeting of New Biodiversity Body