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16th Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network (APBON) Workshop Theme: Addressing Data Sharing Challenges and Gaps in Biodiversity Observation in the Asia-Pacific

16th Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network (APBON) Workshop Theme: Addressing Data Sharing Challenges and Gaps in Biodiversity Observation in the Asia-Pacific Date: January 29-30, 2025 Venu...

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2025 Jan 29

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Launch of Biosafety Technical Series 05

COMING UP: Launch of Biosafety Technical Series 05! Join the launch of a new training manual on the detection & identification of living modified organisms (LMOs) in the context of the #CartagenaProto...

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2022 Apr 25

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Earth Day: Invest in Our Planet

Earth Day celebration is just around the corner! . We are excited to commemorate this wonderful celebration by hosting a LIVE virtual event on our Facebook page, this Saturday 23rd April at 10am-11am...

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2022 Apr 23

Brunei DarussalamCambodiaIndonesia

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NT11: Restore Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem services, most of which derive from biodiversity, refers to all the contributions from biodiversity to people’s well-being or quality of life.  These services include regulating services such as clean water and protecting against soil...

15. Life on Land6. Clean Water and Sanitation17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal14. Life Below Water12. Responsible Consumption and Production

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NT12: Urban Green and Blue Spaces

Recreational areas within and near cities have a range of positive effects on human health through improved physical and mental well-being.  Ensuring the availability and accessibility of such areas is important because the increasing trend towards...

15. Life on Land12. Responsible Consumption and Production14. Life Below Water3. Good Health and Well-being6. Clean Water and Sanitation11. Sustainable Cities and Communities13. Climate Action

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NT 13: Nagoya Protocol

Sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources was initially covered under Article 15 of the CBD.  The adoption of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) created greater legal certainty, clarity, and transparency for both...

15. Life on Land2. Zero Hunger

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Act

The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) Act showcases the most successful management of a remote no-take reserve in the Philippines. The formulation of policies for TRNP involved multiple consultation...

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Biodiversity Learning Platform

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, and entered into force on 29 December 1993. It is the first global agreement to cover al...

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