Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity are currently revising their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and national targets, to align to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This online workshop ahead of COP16, hosted by the Global Ocean Alliance and High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel), will provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and share experiences and challenges for the integration of the ocean into updated NBSAPs under the CBD. This workshop is for government officials working on ocean policy and its integration into their NBSAP.

Speakers:

  • Farah Chaudry, Head of CBD Marine, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, UK
  • Chris McOwen, Lead Marine Scientist, UNEP-WCMC
  • Alexander Szumilas, Senior Policy Advisor, Domestic Oceans Policy, Fisheries and Oceans, Canada
  • Other speakers to be confirmed