Chuffed by the level of commitment to biodiversity at #AMCEN20. With Ousseynou Kassé, Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Biodiversity, we agreed on the importance of regional coordination & capacity-building as enablers of accelerated implementation of the #KMGBF.

#AMCEN20 Rio convention representatives were united in highlighting the benefits of integrated implementation at all levels. 2026 as a triple COP year offers opportunities for parties to the Convention to task the Secretariats to work together in this sense.

Congratulations to H.E. Hambardzum Matevosyan on his appointment as Minister of Environment of Armenia. We have been working closely on preparations for COP 17 of UN Biodiversity in Yerevan. I look forward to continued collaboration with Minister Matevosyan and his team.

At #AMCEN20 I conferred with H.E. Roger Baro, Minister of Environment, Water and Sanitation of Burkina Faso. We discussed opportunities to accelerate the implementation of the country’s revised Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan #NBSAP and preparations for UN Biodiversity COP 17

At #AMCEN20 I took part in a UN Biodiversity ceremony for the signing of host agreements with the Heads of RCMRD 🇰🇪 🇺🇬 🇸🇴 🇹🇿 🇲🇼 🇰🇲 🇿🇲 🇱🇸 🇸🇿 and OSS: two of the Regional Support Centres* that Parties to the CBD have selected to bolster capacity for biodiversity action. (*) cbd.int/article/sbi4-r…

#AMCENat40 is a celebration of Africa’s achievements in elevating environmental sustainability as a top policy priority. We at UN Biodiversity applaud #AMCEN's leadership in🌍efforts to tackle biodiversity loss and climate change, protect land and curb pollution. Thank you.

I was delighted to take part in this landmark event at #AMCEN20. Securing a thriving and resilient future requires investment in circular economy because increasing efficiencies and reducing waste are key to #PeaceWithNature. Congratulations on this important step forward.

Grateful to H.E. Nikol Pashinyan for his leadership steadily moving forward towards COP17 in Yerevan. We at UN Biodiversity look forward to a decisive COP that will see the first global review of progress in the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

With Harsen Nyambe, Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, and his team African Union, we discussed collaboration for the implementation of the #KMGBF. The planned African Summits on Climate Change and Biodiversity will bolster synergies across the continent.

Honoured to confer with H.E. Girma Amente, Minister Ministry of Agriculture Ethiopia today in Addis Ababa. We discussed biodiversity initiatives by the Ethiopian government, including the Green Legacy Initiative and the “Conservation Plus” programme--which underpin the implementation of the #KMGBF

In Addis Ababa I opened the African Regional Knowledge Management for Biodiversity workshop. More than 70 participants from 40 countries took part, sharing experiences, identifying needs & co-creating solutions to shore up the implementation of the🌍Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

In Addis Ababa I discussed with Matthias Z. Naab UN Development's efforts in supporting biodiversity and climate initiatives in Africa and opportunities for collaboration as part of global efforts to accelerate the implementation of the 23 action targets of the #KMGBF by 2030.

Great meeting of minds with ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Antonio Pedro on supporting African countries in integrating biodiversity into economic development, innovative finance instruments & circular economy as part of efforts to achieve the #KMGBF targets by 2030.

While in Addis Ababa I discussed with the FAO Ethiopia team ongoing UN Biodiversity collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization in all these areas and opportunities to leverage it in Ethiopia. FAO's support is critical to the full and timely implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF

Thank you Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute - EBI for your leadership in biodiversity research and conservation in Ethiopia and for an unforgettable visit. We at UN Biodiversity appreciate your efforts in finalizing Ethiopia's #NBSAP, the vehicle of accelerated implementation of the #KMGBF.

I welcome that the CIJ_ICJ has just made it very clear: all States are obligated under international law to protect the global climate system. This is victory for planet, for climate justice, and for the power of young people leading the way. icj-cij.org/sites/default/…

As of Thursday, humankind has used up more natural resources than can be renewed this year. The Earth’s natural systems cannot keep up with our demands. Time to rethink the way we produce & consume - making sustainable choices. #EarthOvershootDay

Wetlands are the wellspring of biodiversity. Yet they are declining at an alarming rate. #WetlandsCOP15 in Victoria Falls, an amazing wetland sanctuary, inspires us to work harder through a whole-of-government & whole-of-society approach to achieve common goals. 📷Convention on Wetlands

We at UN Biodiversity welcome the launch of the #GlobalWetlandOutlook2025 calling for transformative change and greater cooperation. This constitutes a timely evidence-based call to action with linkages with the race to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.

At #WetlandsCOP15 in Zimbabwe, I joined a group of women leaders united in their commitment to #PeaceWithNature and determined to walk the talk on synergy, promoting synergistic national implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements and associated frameworks and goals