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A Compilation of CBD Gender Equality Decision Text
HYDERABAD, INDIA (October 9, 2012)–In preparation for this COP, WEDO and the CBD Secretariat compiled the gender-responsive language from all agreements in the history of the CBD, Gender Equality and the Convention on Biological Diversity: A Compilation of Decision Text. From preamble and shared vision text, to actionable language for programming and finance, the policy language in the Convention on Biological Diversity has recognized that the integration of women’s rights and …
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United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD)- COP11, Hyderabad, India
[ October 8, 2012 to October 19, 2012. ]
The eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) will be held in Hyderabad, India, from 8 to 19 October 2012.
COP 11 will include a high-level ministerial segment organized by the host country in consultation with the Secretariat and the Bureau. The high‑level segment will take place from 17 to 19 October 2012.
This meeting will take place during the United Nations Decade on …
Pushing for Action on Gender Equality and Biological Diversity
HYDERABAD, INDIA (October 6, 2012)—From October 8th to October 19th 2012, WEDO is thrilled to bring together an international team of advocates at the eleventh meeting of the Conferences of Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Hyderabad, India.
With support from the CBD Secretariat, thirteen women experts in biodiversity, conservation and gender equality from 10 countries – India, Nepal, Nigeria, Kenya, Colombia, Costa Rica, Suriname, the Philippines, and the U.S. – …
Follow up to Rio+20 and launch of Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform
NEW YORK (September 26, 2012)– Release from the Division of Sustainable Development at the UN: Rio+20, one of the largest conferences ever convened by the United Nations, ushers in a new era for implementing sustainable development. The Conference was a rare opportunity for the world to focus on sustainability issues – to examine ideas, forge partnerships and solutions.
There were several outcomes to the Rio+20 Conference. The political outcome, The Future We Want, agreed to by all …
UNFCCC Talks Commence in Bangkok
[ August 30, 2012 to September 5, 2012. ]
BANGKOK, THAILAND (August 30 2012)- The second session of the 2012 UN climate negotiations commenced today in Bangkok, Thailand, following on from May’s meeting in Bonn, Germany– a meeting which consisted of stalled negotiations and increased tension over the important issues of equity, emissions reductions and commitments. Here, RTCC provides a good overview of some of the main issues still on the table as we head into Bangkok, quite similar to what we …
