Convention on Biological Diversity's SBSTTA-27, Oct 20-24, and SB8J-1, Oct 27-30

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat invites media to apply for accreditation to two pivotal global meetings in Panama City:

• 27th meeting of the CBD's Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-27), 20–24 Oct., and
• 1st meeting of the CBD's new Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity Related to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, (SB8J-1), 27–30 Oct.

These meetings support efforts of Parties to the Convention to expedite implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), the world’s landmark 2022 agreement to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, including four goals for 2050 and 23 targets for 2030.

SBSTTA-27 will strengthen the scientific and technical backbone of GBF implementation, including:

• Review progress towards Framework achievement
• Biodiversity–climate interlinkages in support of GBF Targets 8 and 11, and a broad range of other targets (with recommendations to the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30, Brazil, 10-21 Nov).
• Biodiversity and health (GBF Section C), invasive alien species (GBF Target 6), agriculture, forests (GBF Targets 11 to 12).
• Taking up the latest IPBES global science-policy Assessment reports and their implications for the Convention's work, including GBF implementation.

SB8J-1 will focus on the vital role of indigenous peoples and local communities in implementing the Convention, its Protocols, and the Global Biodiversity Framework, addressing:

• Draft guidelines on indigenous and traditional territories to support protection and restoration practices led by indigenous peoples and local communities in line with GBF Targets 2 and 3, as well as guidelines on inclusion of traditional lands in spatial planning and impact assessments
• In-depth dialogue on resource mobilization and access to funding for indigenous peoples and local communities
• The modus operandi of this new Subsidiary Body

Venue: Atlapa Convention Center / Centro de Convenciones de Atlapa, XFQX+VX8, Av. 5B Sur, Panamá City, Panamá

Main conference page.

Media Accreditation Portal: Journalist credentials are required; samples of recent, relevant work may be requested. Freelancers must include an assignment letter. See portal for detailed requirements by media type (print, broadcast, online, photography). Media badges will be issued on-site on presentation of two pieces of photo ID.

Please note: Double accreditation (e.g., as both press and delegate/NGO) is not permitted.

Live streaming: Key sessions and briefings will be streamed at UN Web TV.

Travel / logistics: Visa and hotel info is in the Information Note for Participants. Media are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.