The Council of Europe is participating in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity to be held in Yerevan from 19 to 30 October 2026. At the UN Biodiversity Conference the Council of Europe will showcase how its expertise in nature conservation, environmental governance and international co-operation supports the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and its 2030 targets.

The Council of Europe’s participation offers an opportunity to explore key challenges and opportunities in biodiversity conservation, from strengthening scientific knowledge and democratic resilience to protecting cultural landscapes and maintaining ecological connectivity. It will also be an opportunity to address how the new Convention on the Protection of the Environment trhough Criminal Law can help protect biodiversity.

You can find us at several side events. For more information: Events, and the Bern Convention newsroom.