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Forest Biodiversity
Forests are biologically diverse systems, representing some of the richest biological areas on Earth. They offer a variety of habitats for plants, animals and micro-organisms. However, forest biodiversity is increasingly threatened as a result of deforestation, fragmentation, climate change and other stressors. More »

What's New

2 December 2008
The CBD Secretariat has issued the second volume of its ‘REDD & Biodiversity e-Newsletter’. The edition features information on links between REDD and protected areas; information about events at UNFCCC COP 14; and the draft findings of the recent Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on biodiversity and climate change. More »
1 December 2008
The CBD Secretariat is organizing a side event on “REDD and Biodiversity Benefits” at UNFCCC COP 14, introducing new tools and methods to maximize REDD co-benefits. More »
18 November 2008
Call for abstracts for the World Congress of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations: Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Resources will be a key theme at the XXIII IUFRO World Congress in 2010. More »

Notifications

17 October 2008 (2008-138)
List of selected participants to receive funding for participation in the Global Indigenous Peoples’ Consultation on Potential Impacts of “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest egradation (REDD)” on Indigenous and Local Communities, Baguio City, Philippines, 12-14 November 2008. More »
22 September 2008 (2008-121)
Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)’ on Indigenous and Local Communities, Baguio City, Philippines, 12-14 November 2008. More »
6 August 2008 (2008-100)
Request for submissions of information on experiences on the development and application of tools relevant to the sustainable production and use of biofuels. More »

Upcoming Meetings

1 - 5 December 2008, Santiago, Chile
Technical Panel on Forest Quarantine (FAO).
16 - 20 March 2009, Rome, Italy
19th session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO).
18 - 25 October 2009, Buenos Aires, Argentina
13th World Forestry Congress.