The Conference of the Parties COP has established seven thematic programmes of work listed below which correspond to some of the major biomes on the planet. Each programme establishes a vision for, and basic principles to guide future work. They also set out key issues for consideration, identify potential outputs, and suggest a timetable and means for achieving these. Implementation of the work programmes depends on contributions from Parties, the Secretariat, relevant intergovernmental and other organizations.
The COP has also initiated work on key matters of relevance to all thematic areas. These cross-cutting issues correspond to the issues addressed in the Convention's substantive provisions in Articles , and provide bridges and links between the thematic programmes. Some cross cutting initiatives directly support work under thematic programmes, for example, the work on indicators provides information on the status and trends of biodiversity for all biomes.
Others develop discrete products quite separate from the thematic programmes. The Clearing-House Mechanism CHM contributes to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity by promoting and facilitating scientific and technical cooperation, knowledge sharing and information exchange, and by establishing a fully operational network of Parties and partners.
Global Biodiversity Framework. Processes and Meetings. Cooperation and Partnerships. News and Stories. COP 16 was suspended in the morning of 2 November but not before countries agreed on an expanded role of IPLCs in saving biodiversity and a groundbreaking agreement on the operationalization of a new global mechanism to share benefits from DSI.
Media headlines. Load More. World Wetlands Day-- 2 February Protecting wetlands for our common future Today we celebrate the importance of wetlands. Marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers, floodplains, swamps, fens, estuaries, mangroves, and lagoons are precious parts of what makes this planet such a hospitable, beautiful and bountiful home to humankind.
