Astrid Schomaker
@astridschomaker.bsky.social
Executive Secretary @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
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.
Instituto Humboldt is a trusted @unbiodiversity.bsky.social partner with important contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.
We are delighted to work with the Institute as a regional support centre under the Convention's Technical and Scientific Cooperation Mechanism.
We are delighted to work with the Institute as a regional support centre under the Convention's Technical and Scientific Cooperation Mechanism.
November 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Instituto Humboldt is a trusted @unbiodiversity.bsky.social partner with important contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.
We are delighted to work with the Institute as a regional support centre under the Convention's Technical and Scientific Cooperation Mechanism.
We are delighted to work with the Institute as a regional support centre under the Convention's Technical and Scientific Cooperation Mechanism.
At #COP30 H.E. Armando Rodriguez Batista highlighted Cuba's efforts in science-driven policy-making.
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment works closely with researchers to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and land degradation: the science-policy interface in action.
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment works closely with researchers to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and land degradation: the science-policy interface in action.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
At #COP30 H.E. Armando Rodriguez Batista highlighted Cuba's efforts in science-driven policy-making.
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment works closely with researchers to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and land degradation: the science-policy interface in action.
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment works closely with researchers to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and land degradation: the science-policy interface in action.
I have joined my Rio Conventions colleagues Simon Stiell (UNFCCC) and Andrea Meza (UNCCD) at #COP30 to convey the support of the CBD Secretariat for strong outcomes that deliver reinvigorated #ClimateAction and benefits across the connected land & biodiversity agendas.
We are in this together.
We are in this together.
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I have joined my Rio Conventions colleagues Simon Stiell (UNFCCC) and Andrea Meza (UNCCD) at #COP30 to convey the support of the CBD Secretariat for strong outcomes that deliver reinvigorated #ClimateAction and benefits across the connected land & biodiversity agendas.
We are in this together.
We are in this together.
We at @unbiodiversity.bsky.social are grateful to Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark for promoting action #ForNature as key to #ClimateAction.
We appreciate efforts by @unep.org and Rio Conventions to support the much needed alignment of the biodiversity & climate agendas, and to foster synergies.
We appreciate efforts by @unep.org and Rio Conventions to support the much needed alignment of the biodiversity & climate agendas, and to foster synergies.
A pleasure to meet @unep.org Patron of Biodiversity, Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark.
At #COP30, Queen Mary is using her voice to promote conservation and restoration efforts that support ambitious #ClimateAction.
I look forward to continuing our work together, #ForPeopleForPlanet.
At #COP30, Queen Mary is using her voice to promote conservation and restoration efforts that support ambitious #ClimateAction.
I look forward to continuing our work together, #ForPeopleForPlanet.
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We at @unbiodiversity.bsky.social are grateful to Her Majesty Queen Mary of Denmark for promoting action #ForNature as key to #ClimateAction.
We appreciate efforts by @unep.org and Rio Conventions to support the much needed alignment of the biodiversity & climate agendas, and to foster synergies.
We appreciate efforts by @unep.org and Rio Conventions to support the much needed alignment of the biodiversity & climate agendas, and to foster synergies.
Reposted by Astrid Schomaker
As world leaders gather at #COP30, the impacts of the climate crisis are contributing to conflicts across the world.
Pleased to brief the UN Security Council on these risks, collective priorities to address them & opportunities to secure greater peace and prosperity: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Pleased to brief the UN Security Council on these risks, collective priorities to address them & opportunities to secure greater peace and prosperity: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
UNEP Executive Director statement to the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Climate and Security
UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen's speech to the UN Security Council Briefing on Climate and Security.
www.unep.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
As world leaders gather at #COP30, the impacts of the climate crisis are contributing to conflicts across the world.
Pleased to brief the UN Security Council on these risks, collective priorities to address them & opportunities to secure greater peace and prosperity: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
Pleased to brief the UN Security Council on these risks, collective priorities to address them & opportunities to secure greater peace and prosperity: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...
#SB8J just wrapped up a historic first meeting in Panama City.
This Subsidiary Body is the outcome of decades of advocacy. #SB8J_1 made important progress.
To tackle biodiversity loss, we need all hands on deck, including the hands and voices of the custodians of biodiversity.
This Subsidiary Body is the outcome of decades of advocacy. #SB8J_1 made important progress.
To tackle biodiversity loss, we need all hands on deck, including the hands and voices of the custodians of biodiversity.
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 AM
The #COP17Armenia side-event at #SB8J_1 highlighted the need to:
-build on #COP16Colombia achievements.
-accelerate the #KMGBF implementation.
-foster synergies between the nature & climate agendas, and streamline national implementation.
Thank you for your commitment, Armenia.
-build on #COP16Colombia achievements.
-accelerate the #KMGBF implementation.
-foster synergies between the nature & climate agendas, and streamline national implementation.
Thank you for your commitment, Armenia.
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The #COP17Armenia side-event at #SB8J_1 highlighted the need to:
-build on #COP16Colombia achievements.
-accelerate the #KMGBF implementation.
-foster synergies between the nature & climate agendas, and streamline national implementation.
Thank you for your commitment, Armenia.
-build on #COP16Colombia achievements.
-accelerate the #KMGBF implementation.
-foster synergies between the nature & climate agendas, and streamline national implementation.
Thank you for your commitment, Armenia.
Panama’s Nature Pledge demonstrates the country’s exemplary approach to addressing the intertwined crises afflicting the🌍.
I congratulated H.E. Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of the Environment, on the Nature Summit and welcomed the participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in it.
I congratulated H.E. Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of the Environment, on the Nature Summit and welcomed the participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in it.
October 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Panama’s Nature Pledge demonstrates the country’s exemplary approach to addressing the intertwined crises afflicting the🌍.
I congratulated H.E. Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of the Environment, on the Nature Summit and welcomed the participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in it.
I congratulated H.E. Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of the Environment, on the Nature Summit and welcomed the participation of indigenous peoples and local communities in it.
Reposted by Astrid Schomaker
🌿SB8J-1 | Panama, 27–30 Oct 2025
📱CBD Events App: In-session documents, calendar & updates
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📺 Follow Live: cbd.int/live
📌 Official #: #SB8J_1 #SB8J
📱CBD Events App: In-session documents, calendar & updates
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▶️ Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
💻 Website: cbd.int/conferences/...
📺 Follow Live: cbd.int/live
📌 Official #: #SB8J_1 #SB8J
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🌿SB8J-1 | Panama, 27–30 Oct 2025
📱CBD Events App: In-session documents, calendar & updates
🍎App Store: apps.apple.com/ca/app/cbd-e...
▶️ Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
💻 Website: cbd.int/conferences/...
📺 Follow Live: cbd.int/live
📌 Official #: #SB8J_1 #SB8J
📱CBD Events App: In-session documents, calendar & updates
🍎App Store: apps.apple.com/ca/app/cbd-e...
▶️ Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
💻 Website: cbd.int/conferences/...
📺 Follow Live: cbd.int/live
📌 Official #: #SB8J_1 #SB8J
Reposted by Astrid Schomaker
#SB8J_1 opened yesterday in Panama City, marking an important step in advancing the recognition and inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in the work of the Convention.
The opening featured the traditional Guna performance “Mugan Boe” by the USKALU.
The opening featured the traditional Guna performance “Mugan Boe” by the USKALU.
October 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#SB8J_1 opened yesterday in Panama City, marking an important step in advancing the recognition and inclusion of indigenous peoples and local communities in the work of the Convention.
The opening featured the traditional Guna performance “Mugan Boe” by the USKALU.
The opening featured the traditional Guna performance “Mugan Boe” by the USKALU.
It's a wrap for #SBSTTA27 in Panama City.
The wide range of themes addressed this week demonstrates the importance of the scientific, technical and technological work undertaken by this Subsidiary Body.
Important progress was achieved on the road to #COP17Armenia. Thank you.
The wide range of themes addressed this week demonstrates the importance of the scientific, technical and technological work undertaken by this Subsidiary Body.
Important progress was achieved on the road to #COP17Armenia. Thank you.
October 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
It's a wrap for #SBSTTA27 in Panama City.
The wide range of themes addressed this week demonstrates the importance of the scientific, technical and technological work undertaken by this Subsidiary Body.
Important progress was achieved on the road to #COP17Armenia. Thank you.
The wide range of themes addressed this week demonstrates the importance of the scientific, technical and technological work undertaken by this Subsidiary Body.
Important progress was achieved on the road to #COP17Armenia. Thank you.
Thank you, China, for your leadership and commitment to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social objectives and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
This announcement could not be timelier today, #UNDay, as #SBSTTA27 wraps up. It fosters trust in solidarity and multilateralism.
This announcement could not be timelier today, #UNDay, as #SBSTTA27 wraps up. It fosters trust in solidarity and multilateralism.
📢 The Kunming Biodiversity Fund has endorsed its first 22 full-size projects, supporting 34 countries to accelerate implementation of the #KMGBF.
A major step to turn commitments into action for nature.
🔗 Read the press release: unep.org/news-and-sto...
A major step to turn commitments into action for nature.
🔗 Read the press release: unep.org/news-and-sto...
October 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thank you, China, for your leadership and commitment to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social objectives and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
This announcement could not be timelier today, #UNDay, as #SBSTTA27 wraps up. It fosters trust in solidarity and multilateralism.
This announcement could not be timelier today, #UNDay, as #SBSTTA27 wraps up. It fosters trust in solidarity and multilateralism.