A strategy for the conservation of biodiversity on mid-ocean ridges from deep-sea mining has finally been published after three years in the making (DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aar4313).  Led by GOBI partners at Duke University and in collaboration with over 50 experts in the fields of environmental law, deep-sea ecology, oceanography, climate change and mathematical modelling, the article setsContinue Reading Conserving biodiversity on the mid-Atlantic ridge

A side event, jointly organised by CBD Secretariat and GOBI on the first day of CBD SBSTTA 22 (2-7 July 2018), entitled “EBSAs: Scientific Achievements and Paving the Future”, presented key results of the CBD Expert Workshop to Develop Options for Modifying the Description of Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSAs), for Describing New Areas,Continue Reading EBSAs into the future – side event at CBD SBSTTA 22

Under the Chairmanship of Mr Moustafa Fouda (Minister Advisor on Biodiversity Nature Conservation Sector, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency) the first meeting of the CBD Informal Advisory Group on EBSAs took place on 30 June-1 July 2018.  The mandate for this Group, which reports directly to the CBD Executive Secretary, was set out by CBD COP13Continue Reading First meeting of the CBD Informal Advisory Group on EBSAs