@enb.iisd.orgPrior to the global review of the #KMGBF, the #KunmingDialogue enabled an informal dialogue among Parties, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, women, youth and other stakeholders to discuss best practices, gaps and solutions. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
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@astridschomaker.bsky.socialThe #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.
@ipbes.netThe #KunmingDialogue is taking place in Kunming, China, this week. Three days of multi-stakeholder consultations will focus on the first Global Review of collective progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in the lead-up to #COP17.
@enb.iisd.org#KunmingDialogue "No country can address these challenges alone." Participants call for global solidarity, stressing whole-of-government, whole-of-society approaches, and collaboration across MEAs to reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. #KMGBF @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
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@enb.iisd.org"Implementation cannot remain only under the responsibility of environment ministers." Hambardzum Matevosyan, incoming #COP17Armenia President, called for a whole-of-government and -society approach and ambition matched by adequate means of implementation #KunmingDialogue @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org“When people unite, they can move mountains” Zhang Yujun, Director-General, Department of Nature and Ecology Conservation, Ecology and Environment Ministry, China, called for a new model with whole-of-government approach and broad societal participation #KunmingDialogue @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org“The success of the #KMGBF depends on action across governments and society.” CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker said the unprecedented engagement seen in the past four years was reflected in the in the passionate and creative #KunmingDialogue discussions. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.orgDuring breakout sessions, participants in the #KunmingDialogue suggested increasing awareness on the benefits of synergies, tackling institutional silos, and ensuring a whole-of-society and whole-of-government approach to scale up #BiodiversityAction and implementation @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org#KunmingDialogue participants continued discussing how to address gaps between national targets and the #KMGBF targets. Many proposed focusing on targets with implications across the board like Targets 18 (eliminate harmful subsidies) and 19 (increase financial resources) @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org#KunmingDialogue #BiodiversityAction Delegates worked in breakout groups to scale up ambition to reverse biodiversity loss and address gaps identified in the global report on collective progress in the implementation of the #KMGBF. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org#KunmingDialogue participants discussing whole-of-government and -society approaches in implementation, agreed that identifying areas of responsibility is important for coordination and stressed ownership of the #KMGBF process among government departments and stakeholders @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org#KunmingDialogue participants addressing means of implementation noted all #KMGBF areas are affected, but sustainable use and access and benefit-sharing “tend to get the short end of the stick when resources are limited,” and called for balancing the three CBD objectives @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.orgIn the breakout session on data and knowledge, #KunmingDialogue participants shared experiences with their monitoring processes. Many noted fragmented data systems among ministries and the private sector, and highlighted the importance of data interoperability. #KMGBF @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.orgParticipants in the #KunmingDialogue identifying partnerships that could help strengthen #BiodiversityAction and implementation. Many underscored the need to enhance synergies across biodiversity-related multilateral environmental agreements and Rio+ Conventions @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org#KunmingDialogue participants discussing gaps in the scope of national targets compared to #KMGBF targets. Many suggested, among others, integrating biodiversity action across ministries, mainstreaming biodiversity issues, and strengthening cooperation with stakeholders @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@astridschomaker.bsky.socialOn 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
@enb.iisd.org#KunmingDialogue Participants dissected the opportunities and challenges emanating from the global report on collective progress in the implementation of the #KMGBF, engaging in informal discussions around the key messages of the report. @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.orgThroughout the day, participants at the #KunmingDialogue are addressing gaps and solutions identified by the global report on collective progress on the implementation of the #KMGBF in breakout groups #BiodiversityAction @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org"Domestic action is essential but not enough. #KMGBF success depends upon action across governments and society." Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), Canada, called for closing the gap between commitment and implementation #KunmingDialogue @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
@enb.iisd.org“We are not moving collectively with the pace needed.” CBD Executive Secretary Astrid Schomaker stressed that accelerating progress depends on countries having the resources, capacities, technologies, and cooperation needed. #KunmingDialogue #KMGBF @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
