COP17 begins in Yerevan on October 19, 2026.
The negotiations will focus on reviewing progress made in the four years since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). It is more important than ever to ensure that Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ rights, knowledge and contributions to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use are recognised and supported.
On October 20, CODILK, FPP, IIFB, IWBN and RMIB-LAC will publish the third edition of Local Biodiversity Outlooks (LBO-3). The report examines what has changed since the Framework was agreed, how biodiversity policies are affecting Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and the contributions they are making towards achieving its goals and targets.
Join the following launch events on October 20.
Press launch
Date: 20/10/2026 12:00 (Yerevan time)
Location: Press briefing room (note: only available to accredited media)
Language: English
Meet the team behind LBO-3
Date: 20/10/2026 15:00-17:00 (Yerevan time)
Location: Traditional Knowledge, Living Territories booth in the Blue Zone (note: the booth will be labelled ‘Forest Peoples Programme’ in the map)
Languages: English, Spanish and French
Side event
Title: Launching Local Biodiversity Outlooks 3 – Indigenous Peoples and local communities at the centre of KMGBF implementation
Date: 20/10/2026 18:15 (Yerevan time)
Location: Bjini room and streamed live online via UN Web TV
Languages: English, Spanish and French
