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.
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.
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.
#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.
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.
For @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, this #UNDay has special significance here in Panama on the final day of #SBSTTA27 negotiations.
Today our hope is that Parties will come together in the spirit of United Nations multilateralism and bring the 🌍closer to bending the curve of global biodiversity loss.
Today our hope is that Parties will come together in the spirit of United Nations multilateralism and bring the 🌍closer to bending the curve of global biodiversity loss.
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
For @unbiodiversity.bsky.social, this #UNDay has special significance here in Panama on the final day of #SBSTTA27 negotiations.
Today our hope is that Parties will come together in the spirit of United Nations multilateralism and bring the 🌍closer to bending the curve of global biodiversity loss.
Today our hope is that Parties will come together in the spirit of United Nations multilateralism and bring the 🌍closer to bending the curve of global biodiversity loss.
Happy to see #SBSTTA27 delegates at the @fao.org
- @unbiodiversity.bsky.social joint side-event, which highlighted the relevance of the Initiative for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Soil Biodiversity to the collective endeavour to halt and reverse biodiversity loss through the #KMGBF.
- @unbiodiversity.bsky.social joint side-event, which highlighted the relevance of the Initiative for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Soil Biodiversity to the collective endeavour to halt and reverse biodiversity loss through the #KMGBF.
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Happy to see #SBSTTA27 delegates at the @fao.org
- @unbiodiversity.bsky.social joint side-event, which highlighted the relevance of the Initiative for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Soil Biodiversity to the collective endeavour to halt and reverse biodiversity loss through the #KMGBF.
- @unbiodiversity.bsky.social joint side-event, which highlighted the relevance of the Initiative for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Soil Biodiversity to the collective endeavour to halt and reverse biodiversity loss through the #KMGBF.
As we approach the global review of progress in the implementation of the #KMGBF, further strengthening of the science-policy interface is crucial.
Thank you, Luthando Dziba, @ipbes.net Executive Secretary, and team for your engagement at #SBSTTA27.
I look forward to the next assessments!
Thank you, Luthando Dziba, @ipbes.net Executive Secretary, and team for your engagement at #SBSTTA27.
I look forward to the next assessments!
October 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
As we approach the global review of progress in the implementation of the #KMGBF, further strengthening of the science-policy interface is crucial.
Thank you, Luthando Dziba, @ipbes.net Executive Secretary, and team for your engagement at #SBSTTA27.
I look forward to the next assessments!
Thank you, Luthando Dziba, @ipbes.net Executive Secretary, and team for your engagement at #SBSTTA27.
I look forward to the next assessments!
On Tuesday at #SBSTTA27, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
launched the 7th instalment of the #Biosafety Technical Series, focusing on the need for sound risk assessments of Living Modified Organisms containing engineered gene drives, in line with #CartagenaProtocol:
🔗 bch.cbd.int/en/database/...
launched the 7th instalment of the #Biosafety Technical Series, focusing on the need for sound risk assessments of Living Modified Organisms containing engineered gene drives, in line with #CartagenaProtocol:
🔗 bch.cbd.int/en/database/...
October 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
On Tuesday at #SBSTTA27, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social
launched the 7th instalment of the #Biosafety Technical Series, focusing on the need for sound risk assessments of Living Modified Organisms containing engineered gene drives, in line with #CartagenaProtocol:
🔗 bch.cbd.int/en/database/...
launched the 7th instalment of the #Biosafety Technical Series, focusing on the need for sound risk assessments of Living Modified Organisms containing engineered gene drives, in line with #CartagenaProtocol:
🔗 bch.cbd.int/en/database/...
This week in Yerevan, the CBD Secretariat took part in a briefing for diplomatic missions that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia convened. This included a reflection on what constitutes success at #COP17Armenia and how to make it happen through multilateral cooperation.
October 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
This week in Yerevan, the CBD Secretariat took part in a briefing for diplomatic missions that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia convened. This included a reflection on what constitutes success at #COP17Armenia and how to make it happen through multilateral cooperation.
The whole-of-government approach to the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF requires engagement by all departments.
In Yerevan, H.E. Avag Avanesyan, Deputy Minister of Finance of Armenia, confirmed that biodiversity action is indeed a priority. Thank you.
In Yerevan, H.E. Avag Avanesyan, Deputy Minister of Finance of Armenia, confirmed that biodiversity action is indeed a priority. Thank you.
October 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The whole-of-government approach to the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF requires engagement by all departments.
In Yerevan, H.E. Avag Avanesyan, Deputy Minister of Finance of Armenia, confirmed that biodiversity action is indeed a priority. Thank you.
In Yerevan, H.E. Avag Avanesyan, Deputy Minister of Finance of Armenia, confirmed that biodiversity action is indeed a priority. Thank you.
Armenia is walking the talk on synergy in the implementation of UNFCCC and CBD.
Today in Yerevan, with United Nations in Armenia's support, the country held a joint launch event of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Today in Yerevan, with United Nations in Armenia's support, the country held a joint launch event of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Armenia is walking the talk on synergy in the implementation of UNFCCC and CBD.
Today in Yerevan, with United Nations in Armenia's support, the country held a joint launch event of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Today in Yerevan, with United Nations in Armenia's support, the country held a joint launch event of its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).