The Convention on Biological Diversity and

other International Biodiversity Institutions

André Mader

Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)

Institutional structure
of the CBD Executive Secretary

Heads of Unit (Directors)

Programme Officers

General service staff

Associate Programme Officers

Contractors Interns
Objectives of the CBD

1. The conservation of biological diversity

2. The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity

3. The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the
utilization of genetic resources
Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020
Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (draft)
The Conference of the Parties (COP)

Photo credit: IUCN

COP Decisions
How the CBD is implemented: National Reports
How the CBD is implemented: NBSAPs

By 2015 each Party has

developed, adopted as a
policy instrument, and
has commenced
implementing an
effective, participatory
and updated national
biodiversity strategy and
action plan.
Other relevant MEAs

The Rio Conventions

Biodiversity-related Conventions
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
Pursuing a career in biodiversity

Policy Science

Conservation
biology

Management