CO-OP4CBD is pleased to invite biodiversity experts, policymakers, CBD stakeholders, major groups, and interested members of the biodiversity community to participate in its upcoming Online Training Series on SBSTTA-28 Agenda Items, taking place between 22 and 29 June 2026.

The primary goal of this series of online training sessions is to facilitate expert-led presentations and stakeholder discussions on key topics that will be addressed during the 28th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-28), scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 27 July to 1 August 2026.

The training sessions are designed to support participants in understanding the scientific, technical, and policy dimensions of the forthcoming negotiations and discussions under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). By bringing together experts and stakeholders from different sectors and regions, the series aims to strengthen engagement in the UN CBD process and contribute to a more effective science-policy interface for biodiversity.

Training Sessions

Marine and Coastal Biodiversity

22 June 2026, 16:00-17:00 CEST

Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c678760c-30d7-4fe8-91a5-f4d621fec8a9@7f651053-7faf-423b-95dc-6a7e30b9108c

Matters Related to IPBES

 23 June 2026, 10:00-11:00 CEST

Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4eea9932-bb4b-4c5d-af09-054432a88a46@7f651053-7faf-423b-95dc-6a7e30b9108c

Synthetic Biology

 23 June 2026, 16:00-17:00 CEST

Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/539b3f31-a4e8-4398-a9a7-d9348e228b87@7f651053-7faf-423b-95dc-6a7e30b9108c

Planning, Monitoring, Reporting and Review

25 June 2026, 10:00-11:00 CEST

Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/14fa50ca-4a96-4e23-86ea-4e2a6c9bb790@7f651053-7faf-423b-95dc-6a7e30b9108c

Programme of Work on Protected Areas

26 June 2026 (time to be confirmed)

Registration details will be announced shortly.

Sustainable Wildlife Management

29 June 2026, 10:00-11:00 CEST

Register here:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b5a3dd46-6cf0-44dc-b5cc-d76c0553d8a0@7f651053-7faf-423b-95dc-6a7e30b9108c

Attendance is open!

The training series is open to the public and particularly relevant for:

• CBD National Focal Points

• CO-OP4CBD experts and partners

• CBD stakeholders and Major Groups

• Researchers and biodiversity experts

• Members of the CO-OP4CBD community and newsletter audience

• Anyone interested in following and contributing to CBD processes

Participation is free of charge. Registration is required for each session through the corresponding registration link above. Registered participants will receive connection details for the online meetings.

We look forward to welcoming you to these discussions and supporting informed participation in the lead-up to SBSTTA-28.