Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with associated Clearing-House Mechanisms
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
CBD provides a global framework for the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
Target Customer
Governments (Parties to the CBD), international organizations, biodiversity stakeholders seeking international cooperation, information sharing, and guidance on biodiversity-related initiatives.
Key Differentiator
First global agreement to cover all aspects of biological diversity, with built-in clearing-house mechanisms (CHM, BCH, ABSCH) to promote cooperation, knowledge sharing, and information exchange across Parties and partners.
Implementation Timeline
KMGBF adopted December 2022 (Montreal COP 15); BBNJ momentum and ratifications culminating in 60 ratifications by 19 September 2025; BBNJ enters into force 17 January 2026; related milestones include ongoing CBD and related initiatives (e.g., Cali Fund guide, FERI workshop, Rio Synergies website).
Pain Points
- 1Fragmented biodiversity governance without a single overarching global framework
- 2Limited cross-border cooperation and information sharing on biodiversity, genetics resources, and related initiatives
- 3Need for standardized mechanisms to share benefits arising from the use of genetic resources and digital sequence information
Key Features
- 1Conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of its components
- 2Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources
- 3Clearing-House Mechanism to promote scientific and technical cooperation, knowledge sharing, and information exchange
- 4Specialized Clearing-House Mechanisms: Biosafety Clearing-House (LMOs information under the Cartagena Protocol) and Access and Benefit-Sharing Clearing-House (ABS under the Nagoya Protocol)
- 5Thematic and cross-cutting work programmes to guide implementation (e.g., KMGBF alignment, links to other biodiversity initiatives)
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Executive Secretary
- 2Director for Green Diplomacy and Multilateralism (European Commission) – prior role of Astrid Schomaker mentioned in content
Client Results
- 1Leveraging CBD experience to advance the BBNJ Agreement; momentum for ocean governance and KMGBF targets
- 2On 19 September 2025 the BBNJ Agreement reached 60 ratifications, triggering its entry into force on 17 January 2026
- 3Publication of the first guide to the Cali Fund (financing mechanism for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of digital sequence information on genetic resources)
- 4Rio Conventions collaboration resulted in a new website dedicated to synergies (Rio Synergies) launched to showcase cooperative actions
- 5Global Workshop on Forest Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (FERI) held in Seoul to accelerate restoration actions
Competitive Advantages
- 1Global, legally binding framework spanning conservation, sustainable use, and access-benefit sharing
- 2Integrated information-sharing infrastructure via Clearing-House Mechanisms (CHM, BCH, ABSCH)
- 3Strategic alignment with related biodiversity initiatives (BBNJ, KMGBF), enabling cross-program cooperation
- 4Publicly accessible information and guidance supporting international cooperation among Parties
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Leveraging CBD experience to advance the BBNJ Agreement
CBD emphasizes that momentum from CBD experiences and protocols can support BBNJ implementation and the KMGBF targets, illustrated by milestones such as the 60 ratifications of BBNJ as of September 2025.
Publication of the first Cali Fund guide
The Cali Fund guide targets potential contributors and public audiences to support the multilateral mechanism for fair and equitable sharing of benefits from digital sequence information (DSI).
Additional Product Information
Product Description
A global biodiversity treaty framework focused on conserving biodiversity, ensuring sustainable use, and sharing benefits from genetic resources; includes Clearing-House Mechanisms to promote cooperation, knowledge sharing, and information exchange (CHM, BCH, ABSCH).
Target Market
National governments (Parties to the CBD), international organizations, and biodiversity stakeholders seeking guidance, collaboration, and information sharing.
Unique Value Proposition
A comprehensive, globally binding framework for biodiversity governance with integrated, interoperable clearing-house platforms that enable international cooperation, knowledge sharing, and coordinated action across biodiversity-related initiatives and protocols.
Technical Requirements
Not specified in provided content
Pricing Model
Not disclosed in provided content
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