Chemicals and waste on the road to CBD COP 17

The information session focused on key developments and updates from the CBD Secretariat on pollution and biodiversity in advance of CBD COP-17 and explored collaborative initiatives between MEA’s on chemicals and waste and biodiversity contributing to the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).

Programme:

Opening remarks

• Monika Stankiewicz, Executive Secretary, Secretariat of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
• Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
• Diego Mesa Puyo, CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF)
• Isabel Martinez, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

Updates and recent progress

• Marianela Araya Quesada, CBD Secretariat
  COP 17: what will be considered in relation to pollution and biodiversity
• Brenda Koekkoek, Minamata Convention Secretariat
  Snapshot of progress and current gaps in enhancing co-benefits between the Minamata Convention and Global Biodiversity Framework
• Olha Furman, Minamata Convention OESG
  Linking Minamata Convention effectiveness evaluation and biota monitoring to KMGBF targets: insights from the OESG
• Agustin Harte, Programme Management Officer, Science and Technical Assistance Branch, BRS Secretariat
  Recent COP decisions contributing to the KMGBF, new initiatives from the Global Monitoring Programme (GMP) and ongoing work in preparation for COP 17
• Anahit Aleksandryan, representative of Armenia
  COP 17 - importance of chemicals and waste, how it impacts biodiversity and the need for global commitment and action
• Allison Aldous, The Nature Conservancy
  Impacts of pollution on nature and people, with an emphasis on mercury
• Daniel Rodriguez, FENAMAD
  Safeguarding Amazonian Biodiversity and Indigenous Rights: Grassroots Action through Indigenous-Led Mercury Monitoring

Open discussion

Sharing national level experiences, including on progress and complimentarity between the conventions. National representatives:

• Anne Lillian Nakafeero, Uganda
• Niklaus Wagner, Switzerland
• Ledama Meshack, Kenya

Closing remarks

• Jacqueline Alvarez, Chief of Branch, Industry and Economy Division, UNEP

Resources:

• Webinar presentations
• Webstory
• Full video recording below

The Secretariat of the Minamata Convention acknowledges the financial support of the European Union for this event.