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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Executive Secretary of the CBD, @astridschomaker.bsky.social, spoke to @cgtn.bsky.social's The Heat about biodiversity, climate change and global efforts to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Watch the full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Gy... #UNBiodiversity

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The Heat: One on one with Astrid Schomaker | UN Biodiversity

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The screened theme at this #KPMG event at #UNGA says it all: #BiodiversityAction is good for business and finance. We need businesses to step up at scale. #Target15 of the 🌎Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF can guide corporate action. Expect more on this topic at #COP17Armenia.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Grateful to the World Climate Foundation for weaving nature into the climate conversation on the sidelines of #UNGA. #Fact: biodiversity loss undermines the economy and erodes resilience and adaptive capacity. Climate change and biodiversity loss must be addressed in tandem.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

At #UNGA the discussion with Mr. Takeshi Sekiya, Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, covered Japan's strong support for synergies and broader #BiodiversityAction, from hosting the #GNPS2026 to supporting @unbiodiversity.bsky.social through the Japan Biodiversity Fund. Thank you.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🟢 #BiodiversityAction guided by #Target15 of the #KMGBF is gathering momentum. ➕1,000 organisations across 56 countries or areas have published 1st, 2nd or 3rd generation Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures-aligned reports— a 100% increase relative to 2025. tnfd.global/market-momen...

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Market momentum on nature accelerates as TNFD-aligned reporting doubles worldwide

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Meeting with Dame @angelaeagle1.bsky.social at #UNGA, we discussed the strong support that the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 continues to provide for #BiodiversityAction guided by the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF, and the country's leadership in integrating biodiversity and climate finance.

View of the bilateral meeting with Dame Angela Eagle

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

At #UNGA, conferring with H.E. Sigrun Aasland, Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, I expressed @unbiodiversity.bsky.social's appreciation for the country's commitment to a successful @cop17arm.bsky.social and its continued support for the #CaliFund (www.cbd.int/califund). Takk, Norge 🇳🇴

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This week we welcomed the incoming @cop17arm.bsky.social Presidency for consultations on the 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference. "Thank you for your exemplary commitment to making #COP17Armenia a success for nature and for all people," @astridschomaker.bsky.social said. #TakingActionForNature 🦋

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The 2026 UN Biodiversity Conference #COP17Armenia will open on 19 Oct. in Yerevan 🇦🇲: ✅ COP 17 of the CBD ✅Meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols. Theme: "Taking action for nature": 🔗https://www.cbd.int/conferences/2026 Host country site: cop17yerevan.am/en #KMGBF

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Nature Positive Initiative @npinitiative.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🗣️Real #NaturePositive leadership is about shifting economic incentives, leveraging scientific data and mobilizing capital to protect our planet's foundation. Catch up on the #GNPS2026 with HIH Princess Takamado of Japan, Astrid Schomaker (UNCBD) & Marco Lambertini (NPI): 🎥 youtu.be/uGVMDVwA8QU?...

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In an opinion article published in @financialtimes.com @astridschomaker.bsky.social calls for accelerated #BiodiversityAction from governments and businesses ahead of #COP17Armenia where the first #GlobalReview of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF will take place. 🔗 www.ft.com/content/d8a4...

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Protecting nature isn’t charity. It’s economic self-interest

The effects of building systems that are out of sync with our environment are becoming all too clear

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The #KunmingDialogue has concluded after productive multi-stakeholder consultations co-chaired by China and Canada: www.cbd.int/conferences/... Ahead of the #GlobalReview of progress in the #KMGBF implementation at #COP17Armenia, I've been inspired by the commitment to taking action #ForNature.

Family photo at the Kunming Dialogue by IISD/ENB | Anastasia Rodopoulou

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

On Monday the #KunmingDialogue got off to a good start: 🎥https://youtu.be/MfU5xlYOdZU?si=NxAUlH6lhWsuRoW1 The insights from these multi-stakeholder consultations will be instrumental in the #GlobalReview of collective progress in the implementation of the #KMGBF. 📷 IISD/ENB | Anastasia Rodopoulou

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

An honour to confer with H.E. Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of China, on the eve of the #KunmingDialogue. We discussed the importance of leveraging this multi-stakeholder consultation for the accelerated implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

Conferring with Minister Runqiu on the eve of the Kunming Dialogue

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The #KunmingDialogue opens on Monday in Kunming, China: three days of informal multistakeholder consultations related to the Global Review of the #KMGBF, which will take place at #COP17Armenia: www.cbd.int/conferences/.... #BiodiversityAction #ForNature

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Les villes jouent un rôle essentiel dans la quête d’un avenir où l’humanité vit en harmonie avec la nature. J'ai eu l'honneur d'en discuter avec Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mairesse de Montréal. Montréal accueille @unbiodiversity.bsky.social et a vu naître le Cadre mondial de la biodiversité. Merci !

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ahead of #COP17Armenia and #COP31, this timely @unep.org report is a reminder that now is the time to double down on #ClimateAction & #BiodiversityAction, because climate change and biodiversity loss are two sides of the same planetary crisis and must be addressed together.

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

In this triple-COP year, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social is joining forces with @unccd.bsky.social & #UNFCCC to leverage aligned governance cycles and strengthen engagement with businesses and financial institutions. Explore the full article: ⬇️ www.weforum.org/stories/clim...

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The 2026 triple COP year creates collaboration opportunities

This triple COP year, greater coordination on policy signals, investment pathways and market incentives will boost action on climate, nature and land.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This triple-COP-year coincides with the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Rangelands epitomize the need for policy coherence across the #RioConventions. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social is at #COP17Mongolia supporting global🌎action that delivers for land, biodiversity and the climate.

COP 17 venue. Photo by IISD/ENB | Anastasia Rodopoulou

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

At #SBI7 Parties worked through a challenging agenda, getting us closer to a successful #COP17Armenia, where the global 🌎review of collective progress in the implementation of the #KMGBF will chart pathways for taking action for nature. Thank you for your commitment. See you in Yerevan.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

At #SBI7, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social took part in a reflection on how cooperation and synergies across Multilateral Environmental Agreements can support the #KMGBF implementation in the context of the Global Review: 🔗 cbd.int/side-events/... #MEAs cooperation can boost action #ForNature.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

On the sidelines of #SBI7, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social launched the "Enhancing #Biosafety capacity for sustainable use" project, supported by the Kunming Biodiversity Fund. The project aims to bolster the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol and to advance #Target17 of the #KMGBF.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social joins the world in honouring them. This year’s theme invites us to recognize Indigenous midwives as guardians of life, well-being and cultural continuity: 🔗 bit.ly/4z88Tfy

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

China is a steadfast champion of biodiversity action guided by the #KMGBF. With Zhang Yujun, Director of Nature and Ecology Conservation at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, we discussed the importance of the #KunmingDialogue ahead of #COP17Armenia: 🔗 www.cbd.int/meetings/IMP...

Meeting with Zhang Yujun, Director of Nature and Ecology Conservation at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Merci, @alainbranchaud.bsky.social, pour l’engagement en faveur de la mise en œuvre du Cadre mondial de la biodiversité de Kunming-Montréal #KMGBF. En marge de #SBI7, nous avons discuté des activités que @snapquebec.bsky.social prépare pour impulser une mobilisation pan-sociétale à la #COP17Armenia.

Rencontre avec Alain Branchaud, SNAP Québec

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🌿 #SBSTTA28 closed in Nairobi, with important progress made on scientific and technical issues that underpin implementation of the #KMGBF and the Convention and its Protocols. The meeting helps pave the way to #COP17Armenia. 📄 Read more: cbd.int/article/2026-08-03-sbstta-28 #BiodiversityAction

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Asad Naqvi, Director of the Economic and Societal Transformation Division of @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, and Clarissa Nina (Brazil), Chair of #SBI7, speak about the importance of the meeting, which opened on 4 August, ten weeks before the start of #COP17Armenia.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

All meetings of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI) are important, but #SBI7, which started today, carries special significance. It will conclude a mere 8️⃣weeks ahead of #COP17Armenia. Its recommendations will be key to success in Yerevan and beyond: 🎥 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j...

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

#SBSTTA28 has just concluded its work: www.cbd.int/conferences/... Parties to the CBD have made important progress on key scientific and technical issues that underpin the implementation of the #KMGBF and pave the way for taking action for nature at #COP17Armenia. Thank you.

View of the meeting l Photo by IISD/ENB | Daniel Skilton

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Synthetic biology is one of the most rapidly evolving areas of bioscience and technology. At #SBSTTA28 a side-event dedicated to capacity-building on #SynBio highlighted the need to ensure that all Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity can engage in a safe, informed and equitable manner.

View of the SynBio side-event at SBSTTA-28

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In a meeting with representatives of the International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity participating in #SBSTTA28, we discussed pathways to foster the full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in the work of the CBD, in line with Article 8(j).

View of the CBD Secretariat's meeting with IIFB members on the sidelines of SBSTTA-28

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

On the sidelines of #SBSTTA28 today, @ipbes.net hosted an important conversation about its Business and Biodiversity Assessment, which includes +100 actions that businesses can take immediately to bolster their resilience and work with nature, not against it. 📖 www.ipbes.net/bba-report/m...

View of the IPBES side-event at SBSTTA-28

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

With the #SBSTTA28 opening in Nairobi begins an important round of intergovernmental negotiations on the way to #COP17Armenia. Parties to the CBD will address the scientific & technical underpinnings of the #KMGBF implementation. Time to deliver for 🌏. 🎥 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h...

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The #GNPS2026 Kumamoto Declaration highlights the importance of whole-of-government and whole-of-society mobilization for the #KMGBF implementation, including through a surge of corporate action guided by #Target15, and aligned global markets that work with nature not against it.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

At #GNPS2026 in Kumamoto, Japan, it was an honour to participate in a fireside chat with Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and Marco Lambertini, Nature Positive Initiative Convener, on accelerating efforts to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Meeting in Tokyo with Dr. Koichi Goka, Prof. Akemi Ori and Koki Takaki to discuss interesting and promising developments in #Japan's Action Plan for Promoting Nature-Positive through Chemicals Management.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A pleasure to meet Ambassador Ryo Nakamura in Tokyo. Proud of our long-standing relationship with Japan 🇯🇵. We had a productive discussion on Japan’s strong support for environmental multilateralism in challenging times.

Ambassador Ryo Nakamura and Astrid Schomaker

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Ahead of #COP17Armenia, #BiodiversityAction is at the heart of the #LCAW2026 conversation in London. In this triple-COP year, the panel dedicated to driving nature action across the Rio Conventions focused on leveraging synergy for accelerated implementation across the board.

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This year’s theme of #DesertificationAndDroughtDay invites us to recognize, respect and restore rangelands. Stretching at the confluence of the three Rio Conventions, rangelands constitute a fertile ground for policy coherence. @astridschomaker.bsky.social's message: www.cbd.int/article/2026...

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The G7 can play a pivotal role for biodiversity. We need the Group to lead by undertaking essential and bold transformations that decouple socio-economic progress from the destruction of nature. This includes reform of harmful incentives: 🔗 www.globalgovernancemedia.org/biodiversity...

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Biodiversity at a critical turning point - Global Governance Media

With ecosystems under mounting pressure, translating assessment into accelerated action will be key to safeguarding them, supporting development and maintaining planetary stability

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The Nagoya Protocol to the CBD provides legal certainty and transparency for both providers and users of genetic resources. Thank you, Armenia, for leading by example ahead of the 2026 United Nations Biodiversity Conference, including COP-MOP-6 of the Nagoya Protocol in October in Yerevan.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It is arguably the most consequential biodiversity-related report of the year. The draft of the global report offers an in-depth look at how far the world has gone in the collective race to achieve the 23 targets of the #KMGBF by 2030. 🟢Open for peer review until 29 June 2026

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The ocean is an essential component of Earth’s infrastructure of life. On #WorldOceanDay, we invite you to be part of a rising tide of 🌊 action, including through the implementation of the #KMGBF. Read the statement by @astridschomaker.bsky.social: 🔗 cbd.int/article/2026-World-Environment-Day

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

#WorldEnvironmentDay invites us to listen to the 🌍 signals & act on them. Bold climate action is urgently needed. Climate goals & the targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF must be pursued in tandem. 🟢Statement by @astridschomaker.bsky.social 🔗 cbd.int/article/2026-World-Environment-Day

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Ahead of #COP17Armenia, #EUGreenWeek 2026 is casting a timely spotlight on the business case for investing in nature. Businesses that thrive in harmony with nature are part of the whole-of-society push we need for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

View of the opening panel of EU Green Week 2026 in Brussels

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Honoured to brief the European Parliament Environment Committee this week on preparations for #COP17Armenia, which invites a global mobilization for taking action for nature. Parliamentarian support can ensure that international commitments to the #KMGBF translate into accelerated national action.

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Today in Brussels, @camillabruckner.bsky.social hosted a timely conversation on how investing in nature can power the European Union's Global Gateway. As #COP17Armenia approaches, we need a global push that leverages the implementation of the #KMGBF for sustainable development and resilience.

The CBD Executive Secretary speaking at the event organized by the UN in Brussels

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Astrid Schomaker @astridschomaker.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The #UNGA resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice's Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change marks a sea change: the legal obligation to protect the climate system is inseparable from biodiversity action.

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) @iclei.org · 22/05/2026

It's #BiodiversityDay! Under this year's theme, "Acting locally for global impact," we are reminded that the front lines of biodiversity protection are not only in remote rainforests or distant oceans. They are also in our backyards, city parks, and urban waterways. 🖇️ mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

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