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TODAY! How can spatial planning 🗺️ help deliver on Target 1 and advance the full #KMGBF?Join us at #COP17 in the Data to Action Pavilion for a peer-to-peer exchange on how spatial planning can advance Target 1 and support progress across the full Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF): 🌿Learn about UN Biodiversity Target 1 status, key negotiation topics, and the forthcoming IPBES Spatial Planning Assessment. 🌿 Hear from the subregional Technical and Scientific Support Centres (TSCCs) about challenges and opportunities for spatial planning in the Asia Pacific, Latin American, and African regions. 🌿Participate in a peer-to-peer dialogue w/ Ecuador, Malawi, South Africa, the European Union exploring existing initiatives and remaining challenges using spatial data and integrated planning to inform decisions across biodiversity, climate, and land degradation.  🌿Get an overview of tools and platforms supporting Parties to use spatial data & planning for the #KMGBF. Further event details ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gc5mhnzG  Grateful to collaborate with this fantastic group of speakers! Flavio Affinito Luis Inostroza Shonisani(Shoni) Munzhedzi Farai Tererai Sandra Neubert Joana Krieger Brian MacSharry SA Biodiversity SANBI Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Christian Elloran Comifac Comifac Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS) Sahara and Sahel Observatory Piero Visconti International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Conservation International UNDP UNEP-WCMC European Commission

Strengthening what already exists - Indigenous and community-led data for #KMGBF🌐 The Global Report on the Implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity framework highlights key gaps in information on: 🌿Indigenous and Traditional Territories (ITTs) 🌿ICCAs - territories of life 🌿Customary governance systems 🌿Conservation contributions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities These territories and governance systems are increasingly recognized as critical to achieving global biodiversity goals, yet they remain underrepresented in national and global reporting. Platforms such as UNEP-WCMC’s ICCA Registry, LandMark, and Indigenous Navigator, already exist and have evolved through years of collaboration, consent processes and trust-building with Indigenous Peoples and local communities. As Parties advance implementation of the KMGBF, how can such platforms contribute to national reporting, global assessments and future reviews of progress, while respecting rights, governance systems, free, prior and informed consent, and data sovereignty? Join experts at a #COP17Armenia side event and explore opportunities to strengthen and better utilize these platforms. 22 October | 18:15 | Bijni - Indigenous peoples and Local Communities Group meeting room 💡For more info: https://bit.ly/4dO4Jkc 🔍See our full list of events and where to find our delegates: https://bit.ly/4hOE35f ICCA Consortium | International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) | Forest Peoples Programme | IUCN | UNEP-WCMC | IUCN CEESP | IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) | ILC | World Resources Institute | The Indigenous Navigator #CBDCOP17 #BiodiversityAction #ForNature

"There are no shortcuts to halting and reversing biodiversity loss and ensuring nature’s benefits to people, without addressing the drivers of biodiversity loss." In an interview with UN Biodiversity, Neville Ash, Director, UNEP-WCMC, reflects on the findings of the global report on collective progress in the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF. Watch the full video 📽️ The world urgently needs accelerated action #ForNature. 🌍🌿 UNEP-WCMC experts will be at #COP17Armenia, contributing science, tools, expertise and insights to support Parties in making and taking decisions that will shape and accelerate actions through the next four years.  💡 Learn about the five priorities we are helping advance at ##CBDCOP17: https://bit.ly/4hTwNnh 🔍 See our full list of events and where to find our delegates: https://bit.ly/4hOE35f  #BiodiversityAction #ForNature

Save the dates: join the National Monitoring Support Initiative at CBD COP17 in Yerevan for two side events exploring how countries can turn biodiversity knowledge, data and reporting into stronger implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. 20 October | 12:30–13:30 Armenia Standard Time Data to Action Pavilion Connecting Knowledge and Data to Strengthen National Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting of the Global Biodiversity Framework Country and Regional Partners will share how tools, direct technical support and peer learning can help address national monitoring challenges. The session will also introduce the Knowledge Support Service for Biodiversity and the Target Tracker. 21 October | 11:45–13:15 Armenia Standard Time UN Pavilion From Reporting to Action: Responding to the Global Review through Strengthening National Monitoring Systems The event will connect experiences and lessons from preparing the 7th National Reports with tools, resources and expertise that can help countries strengthen their monitoring and reporting systems. Venue: Meridian Exhibition Center, Yerevan, Armenia Find out more: 20 October: https://bit.ly/4yYWpGT 21 October: https://bit.ly/4slTg1d #CBDCOP17 #COP17Armenia #Biodiversity #KMGBF #BiodiversityAction #ForNature UN Biodiversity

There are hundreds of multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs). As the number of these agreements has grown, so has the risk that countries duplicate work and spread human and financial resources too thinly. Combining strategic, programmatic and administrative effort across MEAs ensures that each agreement can achieve more. 🌍 At #COP17Armenia, our MEA synergies experts will support Parties advance joint delivery on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. If you’re in Yerevan, meet our experts: Neville Ash - Director, UNEP-WCMC Natasha Ali - Head of Policy Support, UNEP-WCMC Tiffany Straza - Lead, International Policy Conventions at UNEP-WCMC ➡️ Swipe to see the events where they are speaking and connect with them to learn more about our work! 💡Read about the five priorities we are helping advance at #COP17Armenia: https://bit.ly/4hTwNnh 🔍See our full list of events and where to find our delegates: https://bit.ly/4hOE35f #CBDCOP17 #BiodiversityAction #ForNature UN Biodiversity

Biodiversity action must be inclusive and recognize the critical roles and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. At #COP17Armenia, UNEP-WCMC delegates will support the Parties to ensure a more engaged approach to recognizing and enabling the critical role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. We will also provide support to countries as they work to ensure that biodiversity action is inclusive of women and girls. Meet our delegates at #CBDCOP17 Melissa de Kock - Deputy Director Noor Noor - Lead, Gender and Rights Focal Initiative at UNEP-WCMC Tiffany Straza - Lead, International Policy Conventions at UNEP-WCMC ➡️ Swipe to see the events where they are speaking and connect with them to learn more about our work! 💡 Read about the five priorities we are helping advance at #COP17Armenia: https://bit.ly/4hTwNnh 🔍 See our full list of events and where to find our delegates: https://bit.ly/4hOE35f #CBDCOP17 #BiodiversityAction #ForNature

At #COP17Armenia, one of our key focus will be on matching decision-making with the best available data and evidence to drive effective action #ForNature.🌿 Our experts bring decades of experience supporting the strengthening of national monitoring systems. They have also contributed towards the development of the global monitoring system that tracks progress towards the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). Meet our delegates in Yerevan Natasha Ali - Head of Policy Support Tiffany Straza - who leads the Centre’s International Policy and Conventions Valentina Vaglica - Programme Officer Gabriela Franco - who leads the National Monitoring Support Initiative ➡️ Swipe to see the events where they are speaking and connect with them to learn more about our work! 💡 Read about the five priorities we’re helping advance at COP17: https://bit.ly/4hTwNnh 🔍 Find all our events and delegates: https://bit.ly/4hOE35f #CBDCOP17 #BiodiversityAction #ForNature #KMGBF

UNEP-WCMC is at #CBDCOP17 in Yerevan, Armenia 🇦🇲 At the 17th Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Member States, the UN system, the scientific and business community, civil society, youth, women and Indigenous Peoples and local communities will unite and take stock of progress #ForNature. Over two weeks, the conference will deepen global collaboration with the focus on turning the ambition of “Taking Action for Nature” into accelerated action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. The next four years are crucial to achieve the 2030 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework(#KMGBF). UNEP-WCMC experts will be contributing science, tools, expertise and insights to support Parties in making and taking decisions that will shape and accelerate actions #ForNature through the next four years. 👋 Meet our delegates Neville Ash | Melissa de Kock | Matt Jones | Stacey Baggaley | Natasha Ali | Rodrigo Cassola | Samantha Hill | Han Meng | Tiffany Straza | Gabriela Franco | Noor Noor | Heather Bingham | Violeta Munoz | Valentina Vaglica | Irene Llabrés Pohl | Alena Cierna Swipe through for our delegates, our key focus areas and where you can find our experts ➡️ 🌿 Read about the five priorities we are helping advance at #COP17Armenia: https://bit.ly/4hTwNnh 🔍 See our full list of events and where to find our delegates: https://bit.ly/4hOE35f #CBDCOP17 #BiodiversityAction #ForNature UN Biodiversity

As Parties gather in Yerevan to take stock of progress #ForNature, we put a spotlight on the digital infrastructure provided by UNEP-WCMC that strengthens national reporting to turn commitments into effective action. 🏞️ World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas (WDPCA) Maintained by the Protected Planet team at UNEP-WCMC, WDPCA is the most comprehensive and authoritative source for tracking progress on Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Meet Heather Bingham, who leads the Protected Planet initiative, in Yerevan. 🌐 UN Biodiversity Lab (UNBL) UNBL offers state-of-the-art data and analytical tools through a free, open-access platform, supporting governments: identify where to protect, manage and restore ecosystems direct limited resources and investment prioritize action Meet Violeta Munoz , who leads UNBL for UNEP-WCMC, in Yerevan. ➡️ Swipe to see the events where they are speaking and connect with them to learn more about our work! 💡 Read about the five priorities we’re helping advance at #COP17Armenia: https://bit.ly/4hTwNnh 🔍 Find all our events and delegates: https://bit.ly/4hOE35f #CBDCOP17 #BiodiversityAction #ForNature #KMGBF

From pledges to investments, with nature at the heart of every sector 🌿 At #COP17Armenia, finance is a pillar of the Presidency’s agenda. Parties must secure firmer commitments to mobilize public, private and international finance, and close the $700 billion gap, between pledges and reality. But money alone won’t be enough. Nature needs to be at the heart of every sector. Our experts will be on-the-ground at #CBDCOP17, leading and facilitating conversations on how businesses and the private sector can advance biodiversity action. Meet our experts: Matt Jones - Chief Impact Officer, UNEP-WCMC, and Co-Chair of the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment Stacey Baggaley - Principal Specialist, Nature and Business Rodrigo Cassola - Principal Specialist, Nature and Finance Alena Cierna - Senior Programme Officer, Nature Economy ➡️ Swipe to see the events where they are speaking and connect with them to learn more about our work! 💡 Read about the five priorities we are helping advance at #COP17Armenia: https://bit.ly/4hTwNnh 🔍 See our full list of events and where to find our delegates: https://bit.ly/4hOE35f #CBDCOP17 #BiodiversityAction #ForNature UN Biodiversity