News published: 15 November 2023

The Global Biodiversity Standard (GBS) consortium of partners is excited to announce the launch of a public consultation to obtain feedback about the Global Biodiversity Standard. This important new initiative aims to drive improved outcomes for biodiversity, ecosystems and the communities that rely on them in support of the goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework. All readers of this newsletter and all members of GBS partner organisations, as well as potential users of the GBS and other stakeholders are invited to participate. You can find out more about the GBS by taking a look at the short summary document here.

The consultation marks an important step in the development of the GBS and is being conducted ahead of a planned public announcement at COP28 to herald publication of the GBS technical specifications. COP 28 takes place in the UAE beginning on 30 November.

The consultation consists of 10 questions, each of which can be easily answered on a sliding scale from 0 to 10.

It needs only take a few minutes to complete.

Please click here to take part.

We look forward to receiving your insights and feedback.