Astrid Schomaker
@astridschomaker.bsky.social
Executive Secretary @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
#MEAs working together in a symbiotic manner is the only way forward.
On Thursday at #UNEA7, a side-event spotlighted examples of national initiatives in integrated planning and implementation across the biodiversity, climate, land and pollution agendas:
unea7.sched.com/event/2BTVX/me
On Thursday at #UNEA7, a side-event spotlighted examples of national initiatives in integrated planning and implementation across the biodiversity, climate, land and pollution agendas:
unea7.sched.com/event/2BTVX/me
December 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
#MEAs working together in a symbiotic manner is the only way forward.
On Thursday at #UNEA7, a side-event spotlighted examples of national initiatives in integrated planning and implementation across the biodiversity, climate, land and pollution agendas:
unea7.sched.com/event/2BTVX/me
On Thursday at #UNEA7, a side-event spotlighted examples of national initiatives in integrated planning and implementation across the biodiversity, climate, land and pollution agendas:
unea7.sched.com/event/2BTVX/me
At #UNEA7 the Citizen Science Global Partnership and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social discussed bolstering citizen science in support of the implementation of the #KMGBF.
We never have enough data and information, but we certainly have enough to act to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
We never have enough data and information, but we certainly have enough to act to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
December 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
At #UNEA7 the Citizen Science Global Partnership and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social discussed bolstering citizen science in support of the implementation of the #KMGBF.
We never have enough data and information, but we certainly have enough to act to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
We never have enough data and information, but we certainly have enough to act to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
The IUCN Asia and Western Asia regional offices will host Support Centres that are part of the Technical and Scientific Cooperation Mechanism of the CBD: cbd.int/article/sbi4...
Their support will boost the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
Thank you.
Their support will boost the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
Thank you.
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The IUCN Asia and Western Asia regional offices will host Support Centres that are part of the Technical and Scientific Cooperation Mechanism of the CBD: cbd.int/article/sbi4...
Their support will boost the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
Thank you.
Their support will boost the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
Thank you.
Reposted by Astrid Schomaker
#InternationalMountainDay 🏔️
Mountain ecosystems are facing growing risks as climate change accelerates.
They are essential for biodiversity, water regulation, food security, livelihoods, & cultural heritage, with impacts reaching beyond mountain regions.
ES Statement 🔗 cbd.int/doc/speech/2...
Mountain ecosystems are facing growing risks as climate change accelerates.
They are essential for biodiversity, water regulation, food security, livelihoods, & cultural heritage, with impacts reaching beyond mountain regions.
ES Statement 🔗 cbd.int/doc/speech/2...
December 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#InternationalMountainDay 🏔️
Mountain ecosystems are facing growing risks as climate change accelerates.
They are essential for biodiversity, water regulation, food security, livelihoods, & cultural heritage, with impacts reaching beyond mountain regions.
ES Statement 🔗 cbd.int/doc/speech/2...
Mountain ecosystems are facing growing risks as climate change accelerates.
They are essential for biodiversity, water regulation, food security, livelihoods, & cultural heritage, with impacts reaching beyond mountain regions.
ES Statement 🔗 cbd.int/doc/speech/2...
Reposted by Astrid Schomaker
When #HumanRightsDay falls during #UNEA7, one truth stands out clearly: everyone has the right to a healthy environment.
With 100+ court cases affirming this right, momentum is growing.
During our UNEA discussions, everyone agreed - we must turn commitment into action, for every person, everywhere
With 100+ court cases affirming this right, momentum is growing.
During our UNEA discussions, everyone agreed - we must turn commitment into action, for every person, everywhere
December 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
When #HumanRightsDay falls during #UNEA7, one truth stands out clearly: everyone has the right to a healthy environment.
With 100+ court cases affirming this right, momentum is growing.
During our UNEA discussions, everyone agreed - we must turn commitment into action, for every person, everywhere
With 100+ court cases affirming this right, momentum is growing.
During our UNEA discussions, everyone agreed - we must turn commitment into action, for every person, everywhere
At #UNEA7 a side-event focused on ensuring ecological connectivity, which is essential for the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF:
unea7.sched.com/event/2BzWC/...
Connectivity includes pathways that allow species to move, genes to flow, and ecosystems to adapt.
unea7.sched.com/event/2BzWC/...
Connectivity includes pathways that allow species to move, genes to flow, and ecosystems to adapt.
December 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
At #UNEA7 a side-event focused on ensuring ecological connectivity, which is essential for the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF:
unea7.sched.com/event/2BzWC/...
Connectivity includes pathways that allow species to move, genes to flow, and ecosystems to adapt.
unea7.sched.com/event/2BzWC/...
Connectivity includes pathways that allow species to move, genes to flow, and ecosystems to adapt.
It was a pleasure meeting with Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, at #UNEA7 and discussing #MinamataCOP6 outcomes and convergence with CBD processes.
The Roadmap for enhancing co-benefits from the implementation of @minamataconvention.bsky.social & #KMGBF illustrates #MEAs synergy in motion.
The Roadmap for enhancing co-benefits from the implementation of @minamataconvention.bsky.social & #KMGBF illustrates #MEAs synergy in motion.
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
It was a pleasure meeting with Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, at #UNEA7 and discussing #MinamataCOP6 outcomes and convergence with CBD processes.
The Roadmap for enhancing co-benefits from the implementation of @minamataconvention.bsky.social & #KMGBF illustrates #MEAs synergy in motion.
The Roadmap for enhancing co-benefits from the implementation of @minamataconvention.bsky.social & #KMGBF illustrates #MEAs synergy in motion.
At #UNEA7 the session titled "Crisis? Challenge Accepted!" showcased @thegef.bsky.social-supported, @unep.org- implemented integrated solutions being deployed across the globe to advance the implementation of @unbiodiversity.bsky.social & #KMGBF, as well as other universally agreed goals. Thank you.
December 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
At #UNEA7 the session titled "Crisis? Challenge Accepted!" showcased @thegef.bsky.social-supported, @unep.org- implemented integrated solutions being deployed across the globe to advance the implementation of @unbiodiversity.bsky.social & #KMGBF, as well as other universally agreed goals. Thank you.
The @thegef.bsky.social - #MEA exchange at #UNEA7 focused on advancing synergies at programmatic level, including through more integrated ways of planning, funding and implementing GEF projects.
#GEF9 is an opportunity to leverage synergies for integrated solutions to the planet's ailments.
#GEF9 is an opportunity to leverage synergies for integrated solutions to the planet's ailments.
December 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The @thegef.bsky.social - #MEA exchange at #UNEA7 focused on advancing synergies at programmatic level, including through more integrated ways of planning, funding and implementing GEF projects.
#GEF9 is an opportunity to leverage synergies for integrated solutions to the planet's ailments.
#GEF9 is an opportunity to leverage synergies for integrated solutions to the planet's ailments.
AI is reshaping economies and the way societies produce and use knowledge.
At #UNEA7 a reflection on opportunities in the environmental space demonstrated potential in fostering synergies among #MEAs, and emphasized the need to leave no one behind:
unea7.sched.com/event/2ABpZ/...
At #UNEA7 a reflection on opportunities in the environmental space demonstrated potential in fostering synergies among #MEAs, and emphasized the need to leave no one behind:
unea7.sched.com/event/2ABpZ/...
December 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
AI is reshaping economies and the way societies produce and use knowledge.
At #UNEA7 a reflection on opportunities in the environmental space demonstrated potential in fostering synergies among #MEAs, and emphasized the need to leave no one behind:
unea7.sched.com/event/2ABpZ/...
At #UNEA7 a reflection on opportunities in the environmental space demonstrated potential in fostering synergies among #MEAs, and emphasized the need to leave no one behind:
unea7.sched.com/event/2ABpZ/...
Reposted by Astrid Schomaker
Next year Armenia will host @unbiodiversity.bsky.social #COP17 - a key moment to review progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Pleased to meet Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of Armenia, at #UNEA7 with @astridschomaker.bsky.social to discuss plans.
Pleased to meet Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of Armenia, at #UNEA7 with @astridschomaker.bsky.social to discuss plans.
December 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Next year Armenia will host @unbiodiversity.bsky.social #COP17 - a key moment to review progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Pleased to meet Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of Armenia, at #UNEA7 with @astridschomaker.bsky.social to discuss plans.
Pleased to meet Hambardzum Matevosyan, Minister of Environment of Armenia, at #UNEA7 with @astridschomaker.bsky.social to discuss plans.
At the #FinanceforBiodiversity Summit in Amsterdam, financial institutions and policymakers charted pathways for a future where finance and nature thrive together for the benefit of all.
Delighted to witness the shared commitment to investing in the implementation of the #KMGBF.
Delighted to witness the shared commitment to investing in the implementation of the #KMGBF.
December 4, 2025 at 11:17 PM
At the #FinanceforBiodiversity Summit in Amsterdam, financial institutions and policymakers charted pathways for a future where finance and nature thrive together for the benefit of all.
Delighted to witness the shared commitment to investing in the implementation of the #KMGBF.
Delighted to witness the shared commitment to investing in the implementation of the #KMGBF.
Uzbekistan is rapidly expanding its protected areas in pursuit of #Target3 of the #KMGBF: cbd.int/gbf/targets/3
On the sidelines of #CITESCoP20 I met a group of officers who are at the forefront of national conservation, working to ensure that "30x30" delivers protection #ForNature.
Thank you.
On the sidelines of #CITESCoP20 I met a group of officers who are at the forefront of national conservation, working to ensure that "30x30" delivers protection #ForNature.
Thank you.
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Uzbekistan is rapidly expanding its protected areas in pursuit of #Target3 of the #KMGBF: cbd.int/gbf/targets/3
On the sidelines of #CITESCoP20 I met a group of officers who are at the forefront of national conservation, working to ensure that "30x30" delivers protection #ForNature.
Thank you.
On the sidelines of #CITESCoP20 I met a group of officers who are at the forefront of national conservation, working to ensure that "30x30" delivers protection #ForNature.
Thank you.
Pleased to confer with H.E. Jusipbek Kazbekov, Deputy Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, in beautiful Samarkand.
We discussed @unbiodiversity.bsky.social processes, including support to the #KMGBF implementation, and the forthcoming 7th national reports.
We discussed @unbiodiversity.bsky.social processes, including support to the #KMGBF implementation, and the forthcoming 7th national reports.
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Pleased to confer with H.E. Jusipbek Kazbekov, Deputy Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, in beautiful Samarkand.
We discussed @unbiodiversity.bsky.social processes, including support to the #KMGBF implementation, and the forthcoming 7th national reports.
We discussed @unbiodiversity.bsky.social processes, including support to the #KMGBF implementation, and the forthcoming 7th national reports.
A pleasure meeting with Dr. Susan Lieberman, Vice-President of @wcs.org, on the sidelines of #CITESCoP20.
We discussed ways to accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF, including by leveraging synergies and the full participation of Civil Society.
We discussed ways to accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF, including by leveraging synergies and the full participation of Civil Society.
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A pleasure meeting with Dr. Susan Lieberman, Vice-President of @wcs.org, on the sidelines of #CITESCoP20.
We discussed ways to accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF, including by leveraging synergies and the full participation of Civil Society.
We discussed ways to accelerate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF, including by leveraging synergies and the full participation of Civil Society.
On the sidelines of #CITESCoP20 I thanked Dr Marina Robles, Vice-Minister of Biodiversity and Environmental Restoration and the Mexican delegation for their commitment. We discussed cooperation, strengthening synergies among Rio Conventions, the 7th national reports & expectations for #COP17Armenia.
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On the sidelines of #CITESCoP20 I thanked Dr Marina Robles, Vice-Minister of Biodiversity and Environmental Restoration and the Mexican delegation for their commitment. We discussed cooperation, strengthening synergies among Rio Conventions, the 7th national reports & expectations for #COP17Armenia.
It was an honour to confer with H.E Wynter Mmolotsi,
Minister of Environment and Tourism at #CITESCoP20. I congratulated the Minister on Botswana's hosting of the first African Biodiversity Summit with a welcome focus on aligning continent-wide biodiversity action with the #KMGBF.
Minister of Environment and Tourism at #CITESCoP20. I congratulated the Minister on Botswana's hosting of the first African Biodiversity Summit with a welcome focus on aligning continent-wide biodiversity action with the #KMGBF.
November 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
It was an honour to confer with H.E Wynter Mmolotsi,
Minister of Environment and Tourism at #CITESCoP20. I congratulated the Minister on Botswana's hosting of the first African Biodiversity Summit with a welcome focus on aligning continent-wide biodiversity action with the #KMGBF.
Minister of Environment and Tourism at #CITESCoP20. I congratulated the Minister on Botswana's hosting of the first African Biodiversity Summit with a welcome focus on aligning continent-wide biodiversity action with the #KMGBF.
At #CITESCoP20 the Secretariats of several Multilateral Environmental Agreements and @unep.org shared a panel:
fragmentation is hindering progress in addressing the planetary environmental crisis.
Synergistic action is vital #ForNature and for people.
fragmentation is hindering progress in addressing the planetary environmental crisis.
Synergistic action is vital #ForNature and for people.
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
At #CITESCoP20 the Secretariats of several Multilateral Environmental Agreements and @unep.org shared a panel:
fragmentation is hindering progress in addressing the planetary environmental crisis.
Synergistic action is vital #ForNature and for people.
fragmentation is hindering progress in addressing the planetary environmental crisis.
Synergistic action is vital #ForNature and for people.
On the eve of #CITESCoP20 in Uzbekistan (the first of CITES to be held in Central Asia), the high-level segment focused on key elements of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF: wildlife trade, conservation, monitoring and finance.
Progress here will push our joint endeavour forward.
Progress here will push our joint endeavour forward.
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
On the eve of #CITESCoP20 in Uzbekistan (the first of CITES to be held in Central Asia), the high-level segment focused on key elements of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF: wildlife trade, conservation, monitoring and finance.
Progress here will push our joint endeavour forward.
Progress here will push our joint endeavour forward.
Reposted by Astrid Schomaker
At the gateway to the Amazon, #COP30 took place as geopolitical tensions continue to rise.
Achieving progress in such uncertain times was never guaranteed. Yes we need to do much more, but COP30 has shown the #ParisAgreement is delivering results.
My statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/anders...
Achieving progress in such uncertain times was never guaranteed. Yes we need to do much more, but COP30 has shown the #ParisAgreement is delivering results.
My statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/anders...
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
At the gateway to the Amazon, #COP30 took place as geopolitical tensions continue to rise.
Achieving progress in such uncertain times was never guaranteed. Yes we need to do much more, but COP30 has shown the #ParisAgreement is delivering results.
My statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/anders...
Achieving progress in such uncertain times was never guaranteed. Yes we need to do much more, but COP30 has shown the #ParisAgreement is delivering results.
My statement: www.linkedin.com/posts/anders...
The global conversation taking place at #COP30 in Belém included a reflection on Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management (SOPM).
Action for #OurOcean, including the conservation and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity, must play an important role in #ClimateAction.
Action for #OurOcean, including the conservation and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity, must play an important role in #ClimateAction.
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The global conversation taking place at #COP30 in Belém included a reflection on Sustainable Ocean Planning and Management (SOPM).
Action for #OurOcean, including the conservation and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity, must play an important role in #ClimateAction.
Action for #OurOcean, including the conservation and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity, must play an important role in #ClimateAction.
At #COP30 the Presidencies & Secretariats of the Rio Conventions joined forces to promote integrated action on climate, biodiversity and land.
Synergies are the only way forward. The world needs to take bold steps for progress across the Rio Conventions’ interlinked objectives.
Synergies are the only way forward. The world needs to take bold steps for progress across the Rio Conventions’ interlinked objectives.
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
At #COP30 the Presidencies & Secretariats of the Rio Conventions joined forces to promote integrated action on climate, biodiversity and land.
Synergies are the only way forward. The world needs to take bold steps for progress across the Rio Conventions’ interlinked objectives.
Synergies are the only way forward. The world needs to take bold steps for progress across the Rio Conventions’ interlinked objectives.
As participants in #COP30 pore over questions around synergies among the Rio Conventions, this topical white paper outlines clear pathways for action: from whole-of-government integrated implementation and finance to harmonized monitoring and reporting.
Synergies make sense.
Synergies make sense.
Synergetic action—restoring mangroves, integrated coastal management, unified monitoring, can deliver wins for climate, nature and land at once.
UNEP’s new white paper shows how countries can align planning, finance and reporting to unlock these benefits: www.unep.org/technical-hi...
UNEP’s new white paper shows how countries can align planning, finance and reporting to unlock these benefits: www.unep.org/technical-hi...
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
As participants in #COP30 pore over questions around synergies among the Rio Conventions, this topical white paper outlines clear pathways for action: from whole-of-government integrated implementation and finance to harmonized monitoring and reporting.
Synergies make sense.
Synergies make sense.
Today the #COP30 side-event organized by Armenia addressed the need for coherence across biodiversity-related policies, in line with Decision 16/22 of the Parties to the CBD.
Delighted to see that #COP17Armenia will build on #COP16Colombia outcomes to take the synergy agenda forward.
Delighted to see that #COP17Armenia will build on #COP16Colombia outcomes to take the synergy agenda forward.
November 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Today the #COP30 side-event organized by Armenia addressed the need for coherence across biodiversity-related policies, in line with Decision 16/22 of the Parties to the CBD.
Delighted to see that #COP17Armenia will build on #COP16Colombia outcomes to take the synergy agenda forward.
Delighted to see that #COP17Armenia will build on #COP16Colombia outcomes to take the synergy agenda forward.
Today at #COP30, the COP Presidencies of the CBD, UNCCD
and UNFCCC convened a reflection on bridging agendas by strengthening synergies across land, climate and nature, and fostering whole-of-society action in support of implementation.
Our joint endeavour continues.
and UNFCCC convened a reflection on bridging agendas by strengthening synergies across land, climate and nature, and fostering whole-of-society action in support of implementation.
Our joint endeavour continues.
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Today at #COP30, the COP Presidencies of the CBD, UNCCD
and UNFCCC convened a reflection on bridging agendas by strengthening synergies across land, climate and nature, and fostering whole-of-society action in support of implementation.
Our joint endeavour continues.
and UNFCCC convened a reflection on bridging agendas by strengthening synergies across land, climate and nature, and fostering whole-of-society action in support of implementation.
Our joint endeavour continues.