SBI 7 Concludes in Nairobi, Kenya

The 7th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 7) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concludes in Nairobi, Kenya. It follows the 28th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA), with delegates focusing on the first global review of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) to identify implementation gaps and actions.

SBI 7 and SBSTTA 28 (CBD):

Dimension	Key Details
Pre-COP linkage	SBI 7 is the last opportunity to address implementation of KMGBF before the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to CBD.
Implementation gaps flagged	Delegates call for stronger action to address implementation gaps by mobilizing adequate means of implementation, strengthening biodiversity mainstreaming across sectors, and ensuring inclusive participation of women, youth, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and other rights holders.
Other interventions highlighted	Interventions stress the need to recognise traditional knowledge, strengthen stakeholder collaboration, and better reflect contributions from subnational governments and civil society.
KMGBF progress status	Fewer than half of CBD Parties are on track to achieve the KMGBF targets by 2030, with targets on marine, coastal and inland waters lagging behind those of terrestrial ecosystems.
COP 17 schedule	COP 17 to the CBD will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 30 October 2026.
COP 17 core theme	The core theme of COP 17 is “Taking action for nature”.
KMGBF milestone	COP 17 is the halfway point of the KMGBF implementation.
Kunming Dialogue	CBD is organizing a Kunming Dialogue from 7 to 9 September 2026 in Kunming, China.