Turning biodiversity data into action: introducing BON in a Box

An open and collaborative platform developed by GEO BON

Capacity building, ResearchRobyn ShawFebruary 1, 2026GEOBON

Strengthening genetic diversity indicators under the Global Biodiversity Framework

CCG response to CBD request for input on additional headline indicators

Capacity building, PolicyRobyn ShawJune 1, 2025Coalition for Conservation Genetics

Genetic diversity is key to restoring nature

Find out how genetic diversity can be integrated into the EU’s Nature Restoration Regulations.

PolicyRobyn ShawFebruary 17, 2025Coalition for Conservation Genetics, IUCN

Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss

Policy brief available for download in 14 languages

Research, PolicyRobyn ShawJanuary 30, 2025IUCN, G-Bike, Coalition for Conservation Genetics

Guidance published for countries to include genetic diversity in their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs)

Read about our new paper in BioScience

Policy, Capacity building, COP-16 resourcesRobyn ShawNovember 20, 2024Coalition for Conservation Genetics, GEOBON, IUCN

Genes from space and BON in a box

Find out how Earth Observation data is being integrated into genetic diversity monitoring

Capacity building, COP-16 resourcesRobyn ShawOctober 15, 2024GEOBON

Understanding genetic diversity indicators

Genetic diversity indicators and genetic studies are complimentary

Genetic diversity can now be monitored worldwide

Multinational evaluation of genetic diversity indicators for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Webinar: Indicators for genetic diversity

Watch our April webinar on genetic diversity indicators, particularly relevant to indicator A.4

Protecting genetic diversity to benefit nature and society

Key strategies and recent developments for protecting genetic diversity.

New webinar with the European Commission's Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity

Indicators for monitoring genetic diversity in a global context.

Policy, Capacity buildingRobyn ShawJanuary 31, 2024Coalition for Conservation Genetics, G-Bike, GEOBON

Latest UNEP metadata document on Headline Indicator (14 September 2023)

A.4 The proportion of populations within species with an effective population size > 500.

Too simple, too complex, or just right?

Advantages, challenges and resolutions for indicators of genetic diversity.

Monitoring status and trends in genetic diversity for the Convention on Biological Diversity

An ongoing assessment of genetic indicators in nine countries.

Policy Brief: Genetic diversity indicators for the Global Biodiversity Framework

Developed, tested and ready for implementation!

SBSTTA25, Policy, Capacity buildingRobyn ShawOctober 6, 2023Coalition for Conservation Genetics, Indicators

Monitorear la diversidad genética para conservar la biodiversidad

Spanish webinar for non-academics

Capacity building, Policy, COP-15 ExtrasRobyn ShawApril 5, 2023

COP 15: ¿Qué cambió para la conservación de la biodiversidad?

Spanish discussion panel about what was achieved at COP-15

PolicyRobyn ShawApril 5, 2023

Have questions, or need translations related to CBD materials?

Robyn ShawApril 5, 2023

Progress on the ambition and clarity of genetic conservation in the post-2020 GBF

Information for policymakers — Tracks wording changes since the zero draft and offers cohesive solutions

INF doc for SBSTTA24

Inclusion of Genetic Diversity in the Post-2020 GBF: Scientific and Technical Knowledge

COP-15 Extras, PolicyRobyn ShawNovember 19, 2022Indicators, GEOBON, Coalition for Conservation Genetics

Coalition for Conservation Genetics

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