The UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17) will focus on implementation, financing and the first global review of collective progress towards the Kunming-Montreal Global Diversity Framework. Experts from Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) will be in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19–30 October and are available for commentary and analysis.
Vibrant purple wildflowers bloom in Armenia.
Photo: avagyanlevon via Getty Images.
Assessments published ahead of COP17 show that the world is not on track to meet the framework’s 23 targets by 2030. This is expected to be one of the most debated issues at the conference, alongside finance, implementation and inclusion.
Through side events, presentations, discussions and advice to delegations, the SEI delegation will share insights on how to advance biodiversity action, including:
Our SEI at CBD COP17 webpage has resources, details of SEI events, spokespeople and media contacts. You can also read our features on five recommendations ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference and SEI’s business guide to biodiversity and COP17.
The SEI delegation is hosting four events in Yerevan:
SEI’s delegation brings expertise in biodiversity governance, circular bioeconomy, food systems, finance, trade and consumption impact. For interview requests or guidance, please contact SEI’s media contacts below.
Topics: Environmental governance, ecosystem services, biodiversity and natural resource management
On site: 20–28 October
Language: English, Finnish, Swedish
Topics: Energy transitions, climate policy, land/biomass use and bioeconomy pathways.
On site: 27–29 October
Language: English, Swedish
Topics: Biodiversity conservation, consumption, trade and biodiversity loss
On site: 26–29 October
Language: English
Topics: EU affairs, EU integration, governance
On site: 19–23 October
Language: English, Swedish, Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian
Topics: Environmental policy
On site: 26–29 October
Language: English, Serbian, Swedish
Topics: Circular economy and waste management
On site: 28–30 October
Language: English, Swedish
Topics: The role of private finance for climate and nature projects
On site: 21–27 October
Language: English, Swedish
Event on 19 October – 30 October in Yerevan / Join SEI at CBD COP17 in Armenia where our research will help advance global biodiversity action and sustainable development.
Feature / Biodiversity action is falling short – SEI shares five recommendations for building more resilient societies ahead of COP17.
Feature / From chocolate prices to supply-chain data, find out why the UN Biodiversity Conference matters for business.
