Protecting genetic diversity to benefit nature and society

Key strategies and recent developments for protecting genetic diversity.

Policy, Capacity building, SBSTTA25 papers, COP-16 resourcesRobyn ShawApril 24, 2024Coalition for Conservation Genetics, Indicators

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

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

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

Too simple, too complex, or just right?

Advantages, challenges and resolutions for indicators of genetic diversity.

SBSTTA25 papers, Research, Policy, Capacity building, COP-16 resourcesRobyn ShawOctober 6, 2023Coalition for Conservation Genetics, Indicators

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

An ongoing assessment of genetic indicators in nine countries.

Research, Policy, Capacity building, SBSTTA25 papersRobyn ShawOctober 6, 2023Coalition for Conservation Genetics, Indicators

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

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

Short (1 to 5-minute) videos on genetic diversity conservation and indicators

Hear from representatives from Sweden, Mexico, Colombia, France, Namibia, and the EU.

Webinars COP-15, COP-16 resourcesRobyn ShawNovember 19, 2022Goal A, Indicators

Presenting genetic diversity indicators: webinars with G-BiKE, GEO BON and the CBD Secretariat

November webinars (with Q&A)

Policy, Capacity building, Webinars COP-15Robyn ShawNovember 19, 2022Target 4, Goal A, Indicators

July Webinar on Genetic diversity

Information on genetic diversity indicators for scientists and policymakers

Capacity building, Policy, COP-15 ExtrasRobyn ShawNovember 18, 2022Coalition for Conservation Genetics, GEOBON, Indicators

February 2022 Statement on Genetic Diversity

Read the CCG’s previous statement on genetic diversity to the CBD

Policy, COP-15 ExtrasRobyn ShawJuly 17, 2022Coalition for Conservation Genetics, G-Bike, GEOBON, IUCN, Society for Conservation Biology, Goal A, Target 4, Indicators

Calling for Global Commitments to Conserve and Monitor Genetic Diversity

Background for non-geneticists — why is genetic diversity important and how can we report on it using indicators that don’t rely on genetic data?

Policy, Research, Papers COP-15Robyn ShawJuly 11, 2022Coalition for Conservation Genetics, G-Bike, GEOBON, IUCN, Society for Conservation Biology, Indicators

Policy Brief: Genetic Diversity Targets and Indicators

Resources for policy makers.

Policy, Capacity building, COP-15 ExtrasRobyn ShawJuly 3, 2022G-Bike, GEOBON, IUCN, Indicators

Policy Brief: Reporting on Genetic Diversity

Resources for policy makers.

Policy, Capacity building, COP-15 ExtrasRobyn ShawJuly 3, 2022G-Bike, GEOBON, Indicators

Background videos on genetic diversity

Videos for non-geneticists — learn more about genetic diversity

COP-15 Extras, Capacity buildingRobyn ShawJanuary 1, 2022Indicators, G-Bike, Coalition for Conservation Genetics

Coalition for Conservation Genetics

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