third session of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-3) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

SBI-03 - Documents (cbd.int)

How the public can participate in the formal sessions of SBI-3 (cbd.int)

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Highlights and images of main proceedings for 30 May 2021 (iisd.org)

The four functions and core areas of work of Subsidiary Body on Implementation consist of:

1. review of progress in implementation;
2. strategic actions to enhance implementation;
3. strengthening means of implementation; and
4. operations of the convention and the Protocols. 

It plays a key role in assessing the current status of the world’s biodiversity, identifying solutions and in bringing emerging issues related to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity to the attention of the global community.

Learning and Resources

SBI-3 will provide advice on the scientific and technical underpinnings of the framework. Key issues to be discussed include: 

• Review of progress in the implementation of the Convention and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
• Assessment and review of the effectiveness of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
• Overview of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework process

Online Discussion

SBI - 3 will contribute to the development of the post-2020 framework and to complement it with elements related to means to support and review implementation The meetings are meant to help to maintain momentum in the preparation for the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) and related meetings, including important work related to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. 

The public is invited to participate by commenting through the CBD's  social media channels, including our YouTube channel, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.