COP17 will take place from 19 to 30 October 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia, marking the first global review of progress towards the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and its 2030 targets.
At COP17, Biodiversa+ will highlight how science can support the implementation of global commitments and inform decision-making. From strengthening biodiversity monitoring and data use to engaging businesses, advancing nature-based solutions and bridging science and policy, Biodiversa+ works to ensure that scientific knowledge translates into action for nature.
Collective action
Biodiversa+ joins forces with four other EU-funded biodiversity initiatives CO-OP4CBD, Respin, BioAgora, and NetworkNature to strengthen the science–policy interface.
Located in the Blue Zone, the EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth will bring together the five initiatives to share knowledge, showcase ongoing activities and foster collaboration. Discover the programme of meetings at the booth below, featuring EU-funded biodiversity projects and their contributions to implementing the KMGBF.
Side events
Biodiversa+ and partners will host several side events at COP17, covering topics from the science–policy interface and biodiversity monitoring to nature-based solutions, capacity-building and private sector engagement. Explore the programme below and join us to exchange knowledge, build connections and strengthen collaboration for biodiversity.
| Date & time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 20 October
12:45 |
Pavilion IUCN Forum Room A | Let’s Build Our Story Together: Enhancing the Collective Biodiversity Narrative for Action |
| 20 October
15:00, 18:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | Presentation of the “UN CBD Toolkit for Experts and Knowledge Holders” |
| 20 October
16:00 – 17:15 |
Georgia Pavilion | Monitoring Biodiversity Across Scales: Harmonisation From Local to Global: how can local biodiversity observations be transformed into national indicators, harmonised regional evidence and global reporting? |
| 21 October
10:00 – 12:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | Blue Carbon Thematic Morning |
| 21 October
15:00 – 16:00 |
Nordic Pavilion | Science Policy Business Innovations for Biodiversity |
| 22 October
10:00 – 12:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | EU-Armenia Thematic Morning |
| 23 October
10:00 – 12:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | NBS Thematic Morning |
| 24 October
10:00 – 12:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | Monitoring Thematic Morning |
| 24 October
10:30 |
Geobon | From Monitoring to Reporting: Lessons and Perspectives from Transnational, Subregional and National Monitoring Initiatives |
| 25 October
10:00 – 12:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | Polar Ecosystems Monitoring Thematic Morning |
| 27 October
10:00 – 12:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | Business Thematic Morning |
| 27 October
11:30 |
Vayk Room 3 | Bridging science and negotiations: how to develop briefs that matter? |
| 27 October
15:00 – 18:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | Presentation of the “UN CBD Toolkit for Experts and Knowledge Holders” |
| 28 October
9:00 |
Pavilion Nature Positive | From biodiversity knowledge to Nature-Positive Finance: Scientific foundations for Action |
| 28 October
13:00 |
Komitas | Restoring degraded lands through NbS: agrobiodiversity, social dynamics, and climate resilience |
| 29 October
10:00 – 12:00 |
EU Science 4 Biodiversity Booth | Citizen Engagement Thematic Morning |
