Treaties

Multilateral Environmental Agreements

CBD

The Convention on Biological Diversity

Number of parties: 190

Theme: Biological Diversity

Abstract: Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the Convention on Biological Diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development. Conceived as a practical tool for translating the ...more »

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Entry into force: 1992

Depository: Secretary-General of the United Nations

Held in Montreal, 7 Nov, 2011 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	XV/1	Indicator Framework For The Strategic Plan For Biodiversity 2011-2020 And The Aichi Biodiversity Targets Available documents:
	XV/2	Ways And Means To Support Ecosystem Restoration Available documents:
	XV/3	Draft Capacity-building Strategy For The Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents:
	XV/4	Invasive Alien Species Available documents:
	XV/5	Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems Available documents:
	XV/6	Sustainable Use Of Biodiversity Available documents:
	XV/7	Arctic Biodiversity Available documents:
	XV/8	Ways And Means To Improve The Effectiveness Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:

Held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, 18 Oct, 2010 [view]

No.	Title	Terms
X/1	Access To Genetic Resources And The Fair And Equitable Sharing Of Benefits Arising From Their Utilization Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Access and Benefit Sharing, Access to genetic resources
X/10	National Reporting: Review Of Experience And Proposals For The Fifth National Report Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	National Reporting
X/11	Science-policy Interface On Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services And Human Well-being And Consideration Of The Outcome Of The Intergovernmental Meetings Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Science, Scientific cooperation
X/12	Ways And Means To Improve The Effectiveness Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Subsidiary body
X/13	New And Emerging Issues Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)
X/14	Retirement Of Decisions Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)
X/15	Scientific And Technical Cooperation And The Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Information Exchange and Knowledge Management, Clearing House Mechanism
X/16	Technology Transfer And Cooperation Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Technology Transfer, International Cooperation and Coordination
X/17	Consolidated Update Of The Global Strategy For Plant Conservation 2011-2020 Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Conservation, Plant Genetic Resources and Agricultural Biodiversity
X/18	Communication, Education And Public Awareness And The International Year Of Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Public Awareness, Education and Training
X/19	Gender Mainstreaming Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Gender
X/2	The Strategic Plan For Biodiversity 2011-2020 And The Aichi Biodiversity Targets Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Programme of Work (MEA Secretariat), Indigenous People, local communities, Gender , Private Sector and Commerce, Poverty Alleviation, Information Exchange and Knowledge Management, Clearing House Mechanism, Financial resources, International Cooperation and Coordination, Capacity Building, National Plans, National Implementation Plans, Research and Development, Monitoring, Assessment and Evaluation, Assessment, National Policies and Measures, SBSTTA, Science, Cooperation and Coordination (amongst MEAs) and Synergies, National Action Plans, National Action Programmes, Relationship between Instruments, Regional Cooperation, Organisations and Centres, Developing Countries, Least Developed Country Parties, Economic Instruments, Ecosystems Services, Financial Mechanism, Implementation, Review, Biological Diversity, Ecosystems, Climate Change, Food Security, Human Health, Incentive Measures, Education and Training, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable Agriculture, Conservation, Protected Areas, Habitat, Sustainable Use and Wise Management, Strategic Plans, Goals and Targets
X/20	Cooperation With Other Conventions And International Organizations And Initiatives Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Relationship between Instruments, International Cooperation and Coordination, Cooperation and Coordination (amongst MEAs) and Synergies
X/21	Business Engagement Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Private Sector and Commerce
X/22	Plan Of Action On Subnational Governments, Cities And Other Local Authorities For Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Local Government
X/23	Multi-year Plan Of Action For South-south Cooperation On Biodiversity For Development Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)
X/24	Review Of Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Financial Mechanism, Review
X/25	Additional Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Financial Mechanism
X/26	The Financial Mechanism: Assessment Of The Amount Of Funds Needed For The Implementation Of The Convention For The Sixth Replenishment Period Of The Global Environment Facility Trust Fund Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Financial Mechanism
X/27	Preparation For The Fourth Review Of The Effectiveness Of The Financial Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Flexible mechanisms
X/28	Inland Waters Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Biological Diversity
X/29	Marine And Coastal Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)
X/3	Strategy For Resource Mobilization In Support Of The Achievement Of The Convention’s Three Objectives Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Financial resources
X/30	Mountain Biological Diversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Mountain Biodiversity
X/31	Protected Areas Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Protected Areas
X/32	Sustainable Use Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Sustainable Use and Wise Management
X/33	Biodiversity And Climate Change Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Biological Diversity, Climate Change
X/34	Agricultural Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Plant Genetic Resources and Agricultural Biodiversity
X/35	Biodiversity Of Dry And Sub-humid Lands Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Semi-Arid and Dry Sub-Humid Areas
X/36	Forest Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Forest Biodiversity
X/37	Biofuels And Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)
X/38	Invasive Alien Species Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Invasive Alien Species
X/39	Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Global Taxonomy Initiative
X/4	Third Edition Of The Global Biodiversity Outlook: Implications For The Future Implementation Of The Convention Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Implementation
X/40	Mechanisms To Promote The Effective Participation Of Indigenous And Local Communities In The Work Of The Convention Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Indigenous People
X/41	Elements Of Sui Generis Systems For The Protection Of Traditional Knowledge Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Indigenous People, Traditional Knowledge
X/42	The Tkarihwaié:ri Code Of Ethical Conduct To Ensure Respect For The Cultural And Intellectual Heritage Of Indigenous And Local Communities Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Indigenous People
X/43	Multi-year Programme Of Work On The Implementation Of Article 8(j) And Related Provisions Of The Convention On Biological Diversity Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Indigenous People
X/44	Incentive Measures Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Incentive Measures
X/45	Administration Of The Convention And Budget For The Programme Of Work For The Biennium 2011-2012 Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Budget (MEA Secretariat)
X/46	Date And Venue Of The Eleventh Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)
X/47	Tribute To The Government And People Of Japan Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)
X/5	Implementation Of The Convention And The Strategic Plan Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Implementation
X/6	Integration Of Biodiversity Into Poverty Eradication And Development Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Poverty Alleviation
X/7	Examination Of The Outcome-oriented Goals And Targets (and Associated Indicators) And Consideration Of Their Possible Adjustment For The Period Beyond 2010 Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Review
X/8	United Nations Decade On Biodiversity 2011-2020 Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Biological Diversity
X/9	The Multi-year Programme Of Work For The Conference Of The Parties For The Period 2011-2020 And Periodicity Of Meetings Available documents: (en) (en) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh) (fr) (fr) (es) (es)	Programme of Work (MEA Secretariat)

Held in Nairobi, 24 May, 2010 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	3/1	Implementation Of The Convention And The Strategic Plan Available documents:
	3/10	Review Of Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents:
	3/11	Further Consideration Of The Proposed Biodiversity Technology Initiative Available documents:
	3/12	United Nations Decade On Biodiversity 2011-2020 Available documents:
	3/2	Business Engagement Available documents:
	3/3	Integration Of Biodiversity Into Poverty Eradication And Development Available documents:
	3/4	Science-policy Interface On Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services And Human Well-being And Consideration Of The Outcome Of The Intergovernmental Meetings Available documents:
	3/5	[updating And Revision Of The Strategic Plan For The Post-2010 Period] Available documents:
	3/6	The Multi-year Programme Of Work Of The Convention For The Period 2011-2020 And Periodicity Of Meetings And Organization Of Work Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
	3/7	National Reporting: Review Of Experience And Proposals For The Fifth National Report Available documents:
	3/8	Concrete Activities And Initiatives Including Measurable Targets And/or Indicators To Achieve The Strategic Goals Contained In The Strategy For Resource Mobilization And On Indicators To Monitor The Implementation Of The Strategy Available documents:
	3/9	Policy Options Concerning Innovative Financial Mechanisms Available documents:

Held in Nairobi, 10 May, 2010 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	XIV/1	In-depth Review Of The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work On Mountain Biological Diversity Available documents:
	XIV/10	Agricultural Biodiversity Available documents:
	XIV/11	Consideration Of Proposals Related To The Programme Of Work On Dry And Sub-humid Lands Available documents:
	XIV/12	Forest Biodiversity: Collaboration With The Unff Secretariat And Report On Cooperation On The Monitoring Of Forest Biodiversity And On Clarifying The Definitions Of Forest And Forest Types Available documents:
	XIV/13	Further Work On Gaps And Inconsistencies In The International Regulatory Framework On Invasive Alien Species Introduced As Pets, Aquarium And Terrarium Species, As Live Bait And Live Food, And Best Practices For Addressing The Risks Associated With Their Available documents:
	XIV/14	Global Taxonomy Initiative: Results And Lessons Learned From Regional Taxonomic Needs Assessments And Identification Of Priorities Available documents:
	XIV/15	Incentive Measures (article 11) Available documents:
	XIV/16	New And Emerging Issues Available documents:
	XIV/17	Ways And Means To Improve The Effectiveness Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	XIV/2	In-depth Review Of The Programme Of Work On The Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems Available documents:
	XIV/3	In-depth Review Of The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work On Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity Available documents:
	XIV/4	In-depth Review Of The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work On Protected Areas Available documents:
	XIV/5	In-depth Review Of The Work On Biodiversity And Climate Change Available documents:
	XIV/6	In-depth Reviews Of Implementation Of The Programme Of Work On Article 10 Of The Convention (sustainable Use Of Biodiversity) And Application Of The Addis Ababa Principles And Guidelines Available documents:
	XIV/7	Third Edition Of The Global Biodiversity Outlook: Implications For The Future Implementation Of The Convention Available documents:
	XIV/8	Proposals For A Consolidated Update Of The Global Strategy For Plant Conservation Available documents:
	XIV/9	Examination Of The Outcome-oriented Goals And Targets (and Associated Indicators) And Consideration Of Their Possible Adjustment For The Period Beyond 2010 Available documents:

Held in Bonn, 19 May, 2008 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	IX/1	In-depth Review Of The Programme Of Work On Agricultural Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/10	Preparation Of The Third Edition Of The Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/11	Review Of Implementation Of Articles 20 And 21 Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/12	Access And Benefit-sharing Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/13	Article 8(j) And Related Provisions Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/14	Technology Transfer And Cooperation Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/15	Follow-up To The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/16	Biodiversity And Climate Change Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/17	Biodiversity Of Dry And Sub-humid Lands Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/18	Protected Areas Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/19	Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/2	Agricultural Biodiversity: Biofuels And Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/20	Marine And Coastal Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/21	Island Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/22	The Global Taxonomy Initiative: Matters Arising From Decision Viii/3, Including The Development Of Outcome-oriented Deliverables Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/23	Liability And Redress Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/24	Gender Plan Of Action Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/25	South-south Cooperation On Biodiversity For Development Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/26	Promoting Business Engagement Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/27	Cooperation Among Multilateral Environmental Agreements And Other Organizations Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/28	Promoting Engagement Of Cities And Local Authorities Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/29	Operations Of The Convention Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/3	Global Strategy For Plant Conservation Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/30	Scientific And Technical Cooperation And The Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/31	Financial Resources And The Financial Mechanism And Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/32	Communication, Education And Public Awareness (cepa) Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/33	International Year Of Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/34	Administration Of The Convention And Budget For The Programme Of Work For The Biennium 2009-2010 Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/35	Date And Venue Of The Tenth Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/36	Tribute To The Government And People Of The Federal Republic Of Germany Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/4	In-depth Review Of Ongoing Work On Alien Species That Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats Or Species Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/5	Forest Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/6	Incentive Measures (article 11) Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/7	Ecosystem Approach Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/8	Review Of Implementation Of Goals 2 And 3 Of The Strategic Plan Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)
	IX/9	Process For The Revision Of The Strategic Plan Available documents: (en) (en) (fr) (fr) (es) (es) (ar) (ar) (ru) (ru) (zh) (zh)

Held in FAO, Rome, 18 Feb, 2008 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	XIII/1	Review Of Implementation Of The Programme Of Work On Agricultural Biodiversity Available documents:
	XIII/2	Review Of Implementation Of The Programme Of Work On Forest Biodiversity Available documents:
	XIII/3	Options For Preventing And Mitigating The Impacts Of Some Activities To Selected Seabed Habitats, And Scientific And Ecological Criteria For Marine Areas In Need Of Protection And Biogeographic Classification Systems Available documents:
	XIII/4	Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems Available documents:
	XIII/5	Invasive Alien Species: Report On Consultations Regarding International Standards Available documents:
	XIII/6	Biodiversity And Climate Change: Options For Mutually Supportive Actions Addressing Climate Change Within The Three Rio Conventions Available documents:
	XIII/7	New And Emerging Issues Relating To The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Biodiversity Available documents:

Held in UNESCO, Paris, 9 Jul, 2007 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	2/1	Implementation Of Goals 2 And 3 Of The Strategic Plan Available documents:
	2/2	Options And A Draft Strategy For Resource Mobilization In Support Of The Implementation Of The Convention On Biological Diversity Available documents:
	2/3	Streamlining The Guidance Provided To The Global Environment Facility As The Institutional Structure Operating The Financial Mechanism Of The Convention Available documents:
	2/4	Status Of National Reporting And Proposals On The Scope And Format Of The Third Edition Of Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents:
	2/5	Operations Of The Convention Available documents:

Held in UNESCO, Paris, 2 Jul, 2007 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	XII/1	Application Of The Ecosystem Approach Available documents:
	XII/2	In-depth Review Of The Implementation Of The Global Strategy For Plant Conservation Available documents:
	XII/3	Implications Of The Findings Of The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment On The Work Under The Convention Available documents:
	XII/4	Lessons Learned From The Preparation Of The Second Edition Of The Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents:
	XII/5	Proposals For The Integration Of Climate-change Activities Within The Programmes Of Work Of The Convention, Options For Mutually Supportive Actions Addressing Climate Change Within The Rio Conventions And A Summary Of The Findings Of The Global Assessment Available documents:
	XII/6	Guidance On Strengthening The Assessment Of The 2010 Biodiversity Target In Dry And Sub-humid Lands And Proposals For Land-use Options That Promote Biodiversity And Generate Income For Indigenous And Local Communities Available documents:
	XII/7	Biodiversity And Biofuel Production Available documents:
	XII/8	Process To Elaborate The Procedure For The Identification And Consideration Of Emerging Issues Available documents:

Held in Curitiba, 20 Mar, 2006 [view]

No.	Title	Terms
VIII/1	Island Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/10	Operations Of The Convention Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/11	Scientific And Technical Cooperation And The Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/12	Technology Transfer And Cooperation (articles 16 To 19) Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/13	Review Of Implementation Of Article 20 (financial Resources) And Article 21 (financial Mechanism) Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/14	National Reporting And The Next Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/15	Framework For Monitoring Implementation Of The Achievement Of The 2010 Target And Integration Of Targets Into The Thematic Programmes Of Work Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/16	Cooperation With Other Conventions And International Organizations And Initiatives Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/17	Private‑sector Engagement Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/18	Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/19	Forest Biological Diversity: Implementation Of The Programme Of Work Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/2	Biological Diversity Of Dry And Sub-humid Lands Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/20	Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems: Reporting Processes, Improving The Review Of Implementation And Addressing Threats Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/21	Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity: Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Deep Seabed Genetic Resources Beyond The Limits Of National Jurisdiction Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/22	Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity: Enhancing The Implementation Of Integrated Marine And Coastal Area Management Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/23	Agricultural Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/24	Protected Areas Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/25	Incentive Measures: Application Of Tools For Valuation Of Biodiversity And Biodiversity Resources And Functions Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/26	Incentive Measures: Preparation For The In-depth Review Of The Programme Of Work On Incentive Measures Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/27	Alien Species That Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats Or Species (article 8 (h)): Further Consideration Of Gaps And Inconsistencies In The International Regulatory Framework Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/28	Impact Assessment: Voluntary Guidelines On Biodiversity-inclusive Impact Assessment Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/29	Liability And Redress Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/3	Global Taxonomy Initiative: In-depth Review Of The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work For The Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/30	Biodiversity And Climate Change: Guidance To Promote Synergy Among Activities For Biodiversity Conservation, Mitigating Or Adapting To Climate Change And Combating Land Degradation Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/31	Administration Of The Convention And Budget For The Programme Of Work For The Biennium 2007-2008 Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/32	Potential Impact Of Avian Influenza On Biodiversity Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/33	Date And Venue Of The Ninth Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/34	Tribute To The Government And People Of The Federative Republic Of Brazil Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/4	Access And Benefit-sharing Available documents: (en) (en)	International Cooperation and Coordination, Access and Benefit Sharing, Access to genetic resources, Cooperation and Coordination (amongst MEAs) and Synergies
VIII/5	Article 8(j) And Related Provisions Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/6	Global Initiative On Communication, Education And Public Awareness: Overview Of Implementation Of The Programme Of Work And Options To Advance future Work Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/7	Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/8	Implementation Of The Convention And Its Strategic Plan Available documents: (en) (en)
VIII/9	Implications Of The Findings Of The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Available documents: (en) (en)

Held in Montreal, 28 Nov, 2005 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	XI/1	Biological Diversity Of Dry And Subhumid Lands Available documents:
	XI/10	Advice On The Review Of Implementation Of The Expanded Programme Of Work On Forest Biological Diversity Available documents:
	XI/11	Forest Biodiversity: Consideration Of Matters Arising From The Implementation Of Paragraph 19 Of Decision Vi/22 Available documents:
	XI/12	Alien Species That Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats Or Species (article8(h)): Further Consideration Of Gaps And Inconsistencies In The International Regulatory Framework Available documents:
	XI/13	Sustainable Use: Further Consolidation Of The Work On The Use Of Terms And On Associated Instruments Available documents:
	XI/14	Guidance For Promoting Synergy Among Activities Addressing Biological Diversity, Desertification, Land Degradation And Climate Change Available documents:
	XI/15	Options For The Refinement Of The Framework Of The Goals And Targets In Annex Ii To Decision Vii/30 Available documents:
	XI/2	In-depth Review Of The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work For The Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents:
	XI/3	Second Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents:
	XI/4	Implications Of The Findings Of The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment For The Future Work Of The Convention Available documents:
	XI/5	Incentive Measures: Application Of Tools For Valuation Of Biodiversity And Biodiversity Resources And Functions Available documents:
	XI/6	Incentive Measures Available documents:
	XI/7	Vision, Mission And Goals Of The Programmes Of Work On The Biological Diversity Of Dry And Sub-humid Lands, Mountains And Forest Biological Diversity Available documents:
	XI/8	Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity: Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Deep Seabed Genetic Resources Beyond The Limits Of National Jurisdiction Available documents:
	XI/9	Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems Available documents:

Held in Montreal, 5 Sep, 2005 [view]

No.	Title	Terms
1/1	Implementation Of The Convention And Strategic Plan Available documents:	Information Exchange and Knowledge Management, Clearing House Mechanism, Cooperation and Coordination (amongst MEAs) and Synergies
1/2	Review Of Processes Available documents:
1/3	Mechanisms For Implementation: Review Of The Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents:
1/4	Mechanisms For Implementation: Financial Resources And Financial Mechanism Available documents:
1/5	Mechanisms For Implementation: Review Of The Global Initiative On Communication, Education And Public Awareness Available documents:
1/6	Cooperation Available documents:
1/7	Private-sector Engagement Available documents:
1/8	Framework For Monitoring Implementation Of The Convention And Achievement Of The 2010 Targets, And For Review Of The Programmes Of Work Available documents:
1/9	National Reporting Available documents:

Held in Bangkok, 7 Feb, 2005 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	X/1	Island Biodiversity Available documents:
	X/10	Agricultural Biodiversity: Further Development Of The International Initiative For The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Soil Biodiversity Available documents:
	X/11	Advice On The Report Of The Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group On The Genetic Use Restriction Technologies Available documents:
	X/12	Global Taxonomy Initiative: Development Of The Process And The Guidelines For The In-depth Review Of The Programme Of Work And Outline Of The Global Taxonomy Initiative Guide Available documents:
	X/13	Climate Change: Terms Of Reference Of An Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group Available documents:
	X/2	Operational Plan Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice And Scientific Assessments Available documents:
	X/3	Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: Review Of The Draft Reports, In Particular The Draft Synthesis Report Prepared For The Convention On Biological Diversity Available documents:
	X/4	Global Outcome-oriented Targets For The Implementation Of The Programmes Of Work On The Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems And Marine And Coastal Biodiversity Available documents:
	X/5	Indicators For Assessing Progress Towards, And Communicating, The 2010 Target At The Global Level Available documents:
	X/6	Second Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents:
	X/7	Role Of The Clearing-house Mechanism In Promoting Technical Cooperation To Achieve The 2010 Target And Facilitating Information Exchange On Progress Made Available documents:
	X/8	Incentive Measures: Further Refinement And Consideration Of The Proposals For The Application Of Ways And Means To Remove Or Mitigate Perverse Incentives Available documents:
	X/9	Options For A Cross-cutting Initiative On Biodiversity For Food And Nutrition Available documents:

Held in Kuala Lumpur, 9 Feb, 2004 [view]

No.	Title	Terms
VII/1	Forest Biological Diversity Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/10	Global Strategy For Plant Conservation Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/11	Ecosystem Approach Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/12	Sustainable Use (article 10) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/13	Alien Species That Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats Or Species (article 8 (h)) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/14	Biological Diversity And Tourism Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/15	Biodiversity And Climate Change Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/16	Article 8(j) And Related Provisions Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/17	Liability And Redress (article 14, Paragraph 2) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/18	Incentive Measures (article 11) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/19	Access And Benefit-sharing As Related To Genetic Resources (article 15) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/2	The Biological Diversity Of Dry And Sub-humid Lands Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/20	Further Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/21	Additional Financial Resources Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/22	Arrangements For The Third Review Of The Effectiveness Of The Financial Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/23	Scientific And Technical Cooperation And The Clearing-house Mechanism (article 18, Paragraph 3) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/24	Education And Public Awareness (article 13) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/25	National Reporting Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/26	Cooperation With Other Conventions And International Organizations And Initiatives Available documents: (en) (en)	Relationship between Instruments, International Cooperation and Coordination, Cooperation and Coordination (amongst MEAs) and Synergies
VII/27	Mountain Biological Diversity Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/28	Protected Areas (articles 8 (a) To (e)) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/29	Transfer Of Technology And Technology Cooperation (articles 16 To 19) Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/3	Agricultural Biological Diversity Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/30	Strategic Plan: Future Evaluation Of Progress Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/31	Multi-year Programme Of Work Of The Conference Of The Parties Up To 2010 Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/32	The Programme Of Work Of The Convention And The Millennium Development Goals Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/33	Operations Of The Convention Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/34	Administration Of The Convention And The Budget For The Programme Of Work For The Biennium 2005-2006 Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/35	Date And Venue Of The Eighth Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/36	Tribute To The Government And People Of Malaysia Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/4	Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/5	Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/6	Assessment Processes Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/7	Environmental Impact Assessment And Strategic Environment Assessment Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/8	Monitoring And Indicators: Designing National-level Monitoring Programmes And Indicators Available documents: (en) (en)
VII/9	Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents: (en) (en)

Held in ICAO, Montreal, 10 Nov, 2003 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	IX/1	Progress Reports On Implementation Available documents:
	IX/10	Monitoring And Indicators: Designing National-level Monitoring Programmes And Indicators Available documents:
	IX/11	Biodiversity And Climate Change Available documents:
	IX/12	Mountain Biological Diversity Available documents:
	IX/13	Integration Of Outcome-oriented Targets Into The Programmes Of Work Of The Convention, Taking Into Account The 2010 Biodiversity Target, The Global Strategy For Plant Conservation, And Relevant Targets Set By The World Summit On Sustainable Development Available documents:
	IX/14	Global Strategy For Plant Conservation Available documents:
	IX/15	Invasive Alien Species Available documents:
	IX/2	Genetic Use Restriction Technologies Available documents:
	IX/3	Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents:
	IX/4	Protected Areas Available documents:
	IX/5	Technology Transfer And Cooperation Available documents:
	IX/6	Ecosystem Approach: Further Elaboration, Guidelines For Implementation And Relationship With Sustainable Forest Management Available documents:
	IX/7	Draft Addis Ababa Principles And Guidelines For The Sustainable Use Of Biodiversity Available documents:
	IX/8	Management Of Forest Biodiversity, Sustainable Use To Derive Products And Services And Benefit-sharing Available documents:
	IX/9	Elaboration Of Proposals For The Application Of Ways And Means To Remove Or Mitigate Perverse Incentives Available documents:

Held in ICAO, Montreal, 10 Mar, 2003 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	VIII/1	Main Theme: Mountain Biodiversity Available documents:
	VIII/2	Inland Water Ecosystems: Review, Further Elaboration And Refinement Of The Programme Of Work Available documents:
	VIII/3	Marine And Coastal Biodiversity: Review, Further Elaboration And Refinement Of The Programme Of Work Available documents:
	VIII/4	Dry And Sub-humid Lands Biodiversity: Matters Requested By The Conference Of The Parties In Paragraphs 5 And 6 Of Its Decision V/23 And Decision Vi/4 Available documents:
	VIII/5	Biological Diversity And Tourism: Draft Guidelines For Activities Related To Sustainable Tourism Development And Biological Diversity And Case-studies On The Implementation Of The Guidelines Available documents:
	VIII/6	Operational Plan Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice And Assessment Of Recommendations Made To The Conference Of The Parties By The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	VIII/7	Multi-year Programme Of Work Of The Conference Of The Parties Up To 2010 Available documents:

Held in The Hague, 7 Apr, 2002 [view]

No.	Title	Terms
VI/1	Intergovernmental Committee For The Cartagena Protocol On Biosafety (iccp) Available documents:
VI/10	Article 8(j) And Related Provisions Available documents:
VI/11	Liability And Redress (article 14, Paragraph 2) Available documents:
VI/12	Ecosystem Approach Available documents:
VI/13	Sustainable Use Available documents:
VI/14	Biological Diversity And Tourism Available documents:
VI/15	Incentive Measures Available documents:
VI/16	Additional Financial Resources Available documents:
VI/17	Financial Mechanism Under The Convention Available documents:
VI/18	Scientific And Technical Cooperation And The Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en)
VI/19	Communication, Education And Public Awareness Available documents:
VI/2	Biological Diversity Of Inland Waters Available documents:
VI/20	Cooperation With Other Organizations, Initiatives And Conventions Available documents:	Relationship between Instruments, International Cooperation and Coordination, Cooperation and Coordination (amongst MEAs) and Synergies
VI/21	Annex To The Hague Ministerial Declaration Of The Conference Of The Parties To The Convention On Biological Diversity Available documents:
VI/22	Forest Biological Diversity Available documents:
VI/23	Alien Species That Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats Or Species Available documents:
VI/24	Access And Benefit-sharing As Related To Genetic Resources Available documents:
VI/25	National Reports Available documents:
VI/26	Strategic Plan For The Convention On Biological Diversity Available documents:
VI/27	Operations Of The Convention Available documents:
VI/28	Multi-year Programme Of Work Of The Conference Of The Parties Up To 2010 Available documents:
VI/29	Administration Of The Convention And The Budget For The Programme Of Work For The Biennium 2003-2004 Available documents:
VI/3	Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity Available documents:
VI/30	Preparations For The Seventh Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
VI/31	Date And Venue Of The Seventh Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
VI/32	Tribute To The Government And People Of The Kingdom Of The Netherlands Available documents:
VI/4	Biological Diversity Of Dry And Sub-humid Lands Available documents:
VI/5	Agricultural Biological Diversity Available documents:
VI/6	The International Treaty On Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture Available documents:
VI/7	Identification, Monitoring, Indicators And Assessments Available documents:
VI/8	Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents:
VI/9	Global Strategy For Plant Conservation Available documents:

Held in Montreal, 12 Nov, 2001 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	VII/1	Ad Hoc Technical Expert Groups Available documents:
	VII/10	Further Development Of Guidelines For Incorporating Biodiversity-related Issues Into Environmental Impact Assessment Legislation And/or Processes And In Strategic Environmental Assessment Available documents:
	VII/11	Designing National-level Monitoring Programmes And Indicators Available documents:
	VII/12	Topics For Future Work Available documents:
	VII/13	Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents:
	VII/2	Assessment Processes: Progress Report On Ongoing Assessments Available documents:
	VII/3	Biological Diversity Of Dry And Sub-humid Lands: Progress Report On The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work Available documents:
	VII/4	Progress In The Development Of Practical Principles, Operational Guidance And Associated Instruments On Sustainable Use Available documents:
	VII/5	Sustainable Tourism Available documents:
	VII/6	Forest Biological Diversity Available documents:
	VII/7	Agricultural Biodiversity Available documents:
	VII/8	Global Strategy For Plant Conservation Available documents:
	VII/9	Incentive Measures Available documents:

Held in Montreal, 12 Mar, 2001 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	VI/1	Ad Hoc Technical Expert Groups Available documents:
	VI/2	Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity: Progress Report On The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work, Including The Integration Of Coral Reefs Available documents:
	VI/3	Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems Available documents:
	VI/4	Alien Species That Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats Or Species Available documents:
	VI/5	Scientific Assessments: Development Of Methodologies And Identification Of Pilot Studies Available documents:
	VI/6	The Global Taxonomy Initiative: Programme Of Work Available documents:
	VI/7	Biological Diversity And Climate Change, Including Cooperation With The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change Available documents:
	VI/8	Migratory Species And Cooperation With The Convention On The Conservation Of Migratory Species Of Wild Animals Available documents:
	VI/9	Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents:

Held in UNEP Headquarters, Nairobi, 15 May, 2000 [view]

No.	Title	Terms
V/1	Work Plan Of The Intergovernmental Committee For The Cartagena Protocol On Biosafety Available documents:
V/10	Global Strategy For Plant Conservation Available documents:
V/11	Additional Financial Resources Available documents:
V/12	Second Review Of The Financial Mechanism Available documents:
V/13	Further Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents:
V/14	Scientific And Technical Cooperation And The Clearing-house Mechanism (article 18) Available documents: (en) (en)
V/15	Incentive Measures Available documents:
V/16	Article 8(j) And Related Provisions Available documents:
V/17	Education And Public Awareness Available documents:
V/18	Impact Assessment, Liability And Redress Available documents:
V/19	National Reporting Available documents:
V/2	Progress Report On The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work On The Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems (implementation Of Decision Iv/4) Available documents:
V/20	Operations Of The Convention Available documents:
V/21	Cooperation With Other Bodies Available documents:
V/22	Budget For The Programme Of Work For The Biennium 2001-2002 Available documents:
V/23	Consideration Of Options For Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Biological Diversity In Dryland, Mediterranean, Arid, Semi-arid, Grassland And Savannah Ecosystems Available documents:
V/24	Sustainable Use As A Cross-cutting Issue Available documents:
V/25	Biological Diversity And Tourism Available documents:
V/26	Access To Genetic Resources Available documents:	Access and Benefit Sharing, Access to genetic resources
V/27	Contribution Of The Convention On Biological Diversity To The Ten-year Review Of Progress Achieved Since The United Nations Conference On Environment And Development Available documents:
V/28	Tribute To The Government And People Of Kenya Available documents:
V/29	Date And Venue Of The Sixth Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
V/3	Progress Report On The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work On Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity (implementation Of Decision Iv/5) Available documents:
V/4	Progress Report On The Implementation Of The Programme Of Work For Forest Biological Diversity Available documents:
V/5	Agricultural Biological Diversity: Review Of Phase I Of The Programme Of Work And Adoption Of A Multi-year Work Programme Available documents:
V/6	Ecosystem Approach Available documents:
V/7	Identification, Monitoring And Assessment, And Indicators Available documents:
V/8	Alien Species That Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats Or Species Available documents:
V/9	Global Taxonomy Initiative: Implementation And Further Advance Of The Suggestions For Action Available documents:

Held in Montreal, Canada, Montreal, 31 Jan, 2000 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	V/1	Cooperation With Other Bodies Available documents:
	V/10	Ecosystem Approach: Further Conceptual Elaboration Available documents:
	V/11	Development Of Indicators Of Biological Diversity Available documents:
	V/12	Sustainable Use Of The Components Of Biological Diversity: Identification Of Sectoral Activities That Could Adopt Biodiversity-friendly Practices And Technologies Available documents:
	V/13	Establishment Of Guidelines For The Second National Reports, Including Indicators And Incentive Measures Available documents:
	V/14	Ad Hoc Technical Expert Groups: Terms Of Reference, And Roster Of Experts And Proposal On A Uniform Methodology For Their Use Available documents:
	V/2	Pilot Phase Of The Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents:
	V/3	Review Of The Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents:
	V/4	Alien Species: Guiding Principles For The Prevention, Introduction And Mitigation Of Impacts Available documents:
	V/5	Inland Water Biological Diversity Available documents:
	V/6	Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity: Implementation Tools For The Programme Of Work And Analysis Of Coral Bleaching Available documents:
	V/7	Forest Biological Diversity: Status And Trends And Identification Of Options For Conservation And Sustainable Use Available documents:
	V/8	Biological Diversity Of Dryland, Mediterranean, Arid, Semi-arid, Grassland And Savannah Ecosystems: Options For The Development Of A Programme Of Work Available documents:
	V/9	Agricultural Biological Diversity: Assessment Of Ongoing Activities And Priorities For A Programme Of Work Available documents:

Held in Montreal, 21 Jun, 1999 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	IV/1	Programme Of Work Available documents:
	IV/2	Further Advancement Of A Global Taxonomy Initiative Available documents:
	IV/3	Assessment Of The Status And Trends And Options For Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Terrestrial Biological Diversity: Dryland, Mediterranean, Arid, Semi-arid, Grassland, And Savannah Ecosystems Available documents:
	IV/4	Development Of Guiding Principles For The Prevention Of Impacts Of Alien Species And Identifying Priority Areas Of Work On Isolated Ecosystems And Giving Recommendations For Further Development Of The Global Invasive Species Programme Available documents:
	IV/5	Consequences Of The Use Of The New Technology For The Control Of Plant Gene Expression For The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Biological Diversity Available documents:
	IV/6	Incorporation Of Biological Diversity Considerations Into Environmental Impact Assessment Available documents:
	IV/7	Development Of Approaches And Practices For The Sustainable Use Of Biological Resources, Including Tourism Available documents:

Held in Cartagena, 22 Feb, 1999 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	EM-I/1	Decision On The Continuation Of The First Extraordinary Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties To The Convention On Biological Diversity Available documents:
	EM-I/2	Tribute To The Government And People Of Colombia Available documents:
	EM-I/3	Adoption Of The Cartagena Protocol And Interim Arrangements Available documents:

Held in Bratislava, 4 May, 1998 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	IV/1	Report And Recommendations Of The Third Meeting Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice, And Instructions By The Conference Of The Parties To The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	IV/10	Measures For Implementing The Convention On Biological Diversity Available documents:
	IV/11	Review Of The Effectiveness Of The Financial Mechanism Available documents:
	IV/12	Additional Financial Resources Available documents:
	IV/13	Additional Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents:
	IV/14	National Reports By Parties Available documents:
	IV/15	The Relationship Of The Convention On Biological Diversity With The Commission On Sustainable Development And Biodiversity-related Conventions, Other International Agreements, Institutions And Processes Of Relevance Available documents:
	IV/16	Institutional Matters And The Programme Of Work Available documents:
	IV/17	Programme Budget For The Biennium 1999-2000 Available documents:
	IV/18	Date And Venue Of The Fifth Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
	IV/19	Tribute To The Government And People Of The Slovak Republic Available documents:
	IV/2	Review Of The Operations Of The Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en)
	IV/3	Issues Related To Biosafety Available documents:
	IV/4	Status And Trends Of The Biological Diversity Of Inland Water Ecosystems And Options For Conservation And Sustainable Use Available documents:
	IV/5	Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity, Including A Programme Of Work Available documents:
	IV/6	Agricultural Biological Diversity Available documents:
	IV/7	Forest Biological Diversity Available documents:
	IV/8	Access And Benefit-sharing Available documents:
	IV/9	Implementation Of Article 8(j) And Related Provisions Available documents:

Held in Montreal, 1 Sep, 1997 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	III/1	Agenda Item 3, 7.1 And 7.2 Available documents:
	III/2	Agenda Item 4: Scientific, Technical And Technological Aspects Of The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Coastal And Marine Biological Diversity: Report Of The First Meeting Of Experts On Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity And Consideration Of A Dra Available documents:
	III/3	Agenda Item 5: Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice On Forest Biological Diversity, Taking Account Of Research And Technical Priorities Previously Identified Available documents:
	III/4	Agenda Item 6: Review Of Ongoing Activities On Agricultural Biological Diversity Available documents:
	III/5	Agenda Item 7.3: Current Approaches To Indicator Development And Recommendations For A Preliminary Core Set Of Indicators Of Biological Diversity, Particularly Those Related To Threats, And Options For Capacity-building In Developing Countries In The Appl Available documents:
	III/6	Agenda Item 8: Promotion Of International Technical And Scientific Cooperation: Report On The Implementation Of The Pilot Phase Of The Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents:
	III/7	Participation Of Parties In The Convention Process Available documents:

Held in Buenos Aires, 4 Nov, 1996 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	III/1	Pending Issues Arising From The Work Of The Second Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
	III/10	Identification, Monitoring And Assessment Available documents:
	III/11	Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Agricultural Biological Diversity Available documents:
	III/12	Programme Of Work For Terrestrial Biological Diversity: Forest Biological Diversity Available documents:
	III/13	Future Programme Of Work For Terrestrial Biological Diversity: Dryland, Mountain And Inland Water Ecosystems Available documents:
	III/14	Implementation Of Article 8 (j) Available documents:
	III/15	Access To Genetic Resources Available documents:
	III/16	Ways To Promote And Facilitate Access To And Transfer And Development Of Technology, As Envisaged In Articles 16 And 8 Of The Convention Available documents:
	III/17	Intellectual Property Rights Available documents:
	III/18	Incentive Measures Available documents:
	III/19	Special Session Of The General Assembly To Review Implementation Of Agenda 21 Available documents:
	III/2	Report And Recommendations Of The Second Meeting Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	III/20	Issues Related To Biosafety Available documents:
	III/21	Relationship Of The Convention With The Commission On Sustainable Development And Biodiversity-related Conventions, Other International Agreements, Institutions And Processes Of Relevance Available documents:
	III/22	Medium-term Programme Of Work For 1996-1997 Available documents:
	III/23	Administrative Matters Available documents:
	III/24	Budget Of The Trust Fund For The Convention On Biological Diversity Available documents:
	III/25	Date And Venue Of The Fourth Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
	III/26	Convening Of Regional And Subregional Meetings For Parties To The Convention Available documents:
	III/27	Tribute To The Government And People Of The Argentine Republic Available documents:
	III/3	Use Of Languages In The Meetings Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	III/4	Clearing-house Mechanism To Promote And Facilitate Technical And Scientific Cooperation Available documents: (en) (en)
	III/5	Additional Guidance To The Financial Mechanism Available documents:
	III/6	Additional Financial Resources Available documents:
	III/7	Guidelines For The Review Of The Effectiveness Of The Financial Mechanism Available documents:
	III/8	Memorandum Of Understanding Between The Conference Of The Parties To The Convention On Biological Diversity And The Council Of The Global Environment Facility Available documents:
	III/9	Implementation Of Articles 6 And 8 Of The Convention Available documents:

Held in Montreal, 2 Sep, 1996 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	II/1	Agenda Items Available documents:
	II/10	Agenda Item 3.12: Coastal And Marine Biological Diversity Available documents:
	II/11	Agenda Item 4: Modus Operandi Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	II/12	Agenda Item 6: Draft Provisional Agenda Of The Third Meeting Of The Sbstta Available documents:
	II/2	Agenda Item 3.4: Practical Approaches For Capacity-building For Taxonomy Available documents:
	II/3	Agenda Item 3.5: Ways And Means To Promote And Facilitate Access To, And Transfer And Development Of Technology, Including Biotechnology Available documents:
	II/4	Agenda Item 3.6: Knowledge Innovations And Practices Of Indigenous And Local Communities Available documents:
	II/5	Agenda Item 3.7: Capacity-building For Biosafety Available documents:
	II/6	Agenda Item 3.8: The Role Of The Clearing-house Mechanism In Promoting Technical And Scientific Cooperation Available documents:
	II/7	Agenda Item 3.9: Agricultural Biological Diversity, Advisory Statement Available documents:
	II/8	Agenda Item 3.10: Terrestrial Biological Diversity Available documents:
	II/9	Agenda Item 3.11: Economic Valuation Of Biological Diversity Available documents:

Held in Jakarta, 6 Nov, 1995 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	II/1	Report Of The First Meeting Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	II/10	Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Marine And Coastal Biological Diversity Available documents:
	II/11	Access To Genetic Resources Available documents:
	II/12	Intellectual Property Rights Available documents:
	II/13	Cooperation With Other Biodiversity-related Conventions Available documents:
	II/14	Convening Of An Open-ended Intergovernmental Workshop On Cooperation Between The Convention On Biological Diversity And Other International Conventions On Related Issues Available documents:
	II/15	Fao Global System For The Conservation And Utilization Of Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture Available documents:
	II/16	Statement To The International Technical Conference On The Conservation And Utilization Of Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture Available documents:
	II/17	Form And Intervals Of National Reports By Parties Available documents:
	II/18	Medium-term Programme Of Work Of The Conference Of The Parties For 1996-1997 Available documents:
	II/19	Location Of The Secretariat Available documents:
	II/2	Publication And Distribution Of Scientific And Technical Information Available documents:
	II/20	Financing Of And Budget For The Convention Available documents:
	II/21	Venue And Date Of The Third Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
	II/22	Convening Of Regional And Subregional Meetings For Parties To The Convention Available documents:
	II/23	Tribute To The Government And People Of The Republic Of Indonesia Available documents:
	II/3	Clearing-house Mechanism Available documents: (en) (en)
	II/4	Ways And Means To Promote And Facilitate Access To, And Transfer And Development Of Technology Available documents:
	II/5	Consideration Of The Need For And Modalities Of A Protocol For The Safe Transfer, Handling And Use Of Living Modified Organisms Available documents:
	II/6	Financial Resources And Mechanism Available documents:
	II/7	Consideration Of Articles 6 And 8 Of The Convention Available documents:
	II/8	Preliminary Consideration Of Components Of Biological Diversity Particularly Under Threat And Action Which Could Be Taken Under The Convention Available documents:
	II/9	Forests And Biological Diversity Available documents:

Held in Paris, 4 Sep, 1995 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	I/1	Recommendation On The Modus Operandi Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	I/2	Proposal For A Medium-term Programme Of Work Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice, 1995 - 1997 Available documents:
	I/3	Alternative Ways And Means In Which The Conference Of The Parties Could Start The Process Of Considering The Components Of Biological Diversity Particularly Those Under Threat And The Identification Of Action Which Could Be Taken Under The Convention Available documents:
	I/4	Ways And Means To Promote And Facilitate Access To, And Transfer And Development Of Technology As Envisaged In Articles 16 And 18 Of The Convention Available documents:
	I/5	Scientific And Technical Information To Be Contained In The National Reports Available documents:
	I/6	Global Biodiversity Outlook Available documents:
	I/7	Contribution To The Preparation For The Forthcoming International Technical Conference On The Conservation And Utilization Of Plant Genetic Resources For Food And Agriculture In 1996 Available documents:
	I/8	Scientific, Technical And Technological Aspects Of The Conservation And Sustainable Use Of Coastal And Marine Biological Diversity Available documents:
	I/9	Draft Provisional Agenda Of The Second Meeting Of The Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:

Held in Nassau, 28 Nov, 1994 [view]

	No.	Title	Terms
	I/1	Rules Of Procedure For The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
	I/10	Location Of The Secretariat Available documents:
	I/11	Preparation For The Second Meeting Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:
	I/12	International Day For Biological Diversity Available documents:
	I/13	Tribute To The Government Of The Commonwealth Of The Bahamas Available documents:
	I/2	Financial Resources And Mechanism Available documents:
	I/3	Clearing-house Mechanism For Technical And Scientific Cooperation Available documents: (en) (en)
	I/4	Selection Of A Competent International Organization To Carry Out The Functions Of The Secretariat Of The Convention Available documents:
	I/5	Support To The Secretariat By International Organizations Available documents:
	I/6	Financing Of And Budget For The Convention Available documents:
	I/7	Subsidiary Body On Scientific, Technical And Technological Advice Available documents:
	I/8	Preparation Of The Participation Of The Convention On Biological Diversity In The Third Session Of The Commission On Sustainable Development Available documents:
	I/9	Medium-term Programme Of Work Of The Conference Of The Parties Available documents:

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