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Forest Biodiversity
Forests are biologically diverse systems, representing some of the richest biological areas on Earth. They offer a variety of habitats for plants, animals and micro-organisms. However, forest biodiversity is increasingly threatened as a result of deforestation, fragmentation, climate change and other stressors. More »

What's New

18 July 2008
IIED and World Bank release results of consultation for a global forest partnership. More »
16 July 2008
On Saturday, 6 December, 2008, during the 14th meeting of the UNFCCC COP in Poznań, Poland, the CBD Secretariat will co-host “Forest Day 2”. The day will include a plenary, poster session and side events. As a CPF member, the Secretariat will contribute with events focused on REDD and biodiversity. More »
3 July 2008
The European Commission is carrying out a public consultation on measures to fight deforestation. More »

Notifications

6 August 2008 (2008-100)
Request for submissions of information on experiences on the development and application of tools relevant to the sustainable production and use of biofuels. More »
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Upcoming Meetings

22 - 25 September 2008, Limbé, Cameroon
Capacity-building Workshop for Central Africa on National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and Mainstreaming of Biodiversity. More »
22 - 26 September 2008, Santiago, Chile
Technical Panel on Forest Quarantine (FAO).
29 September - 3 October 2008, Quito, Ecuador
Twenty-fifth Session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC) (FAO).
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