Astrid Schomaker
Astrid Schomaker is the head of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at the United Nations, where she advocates for the protection of biodiversity and sustainable practices. She has recently been in the news for her remarks at a significant meeting in Rome, emphasizing the need for a fair compensation system for countries rich in biodiversity, particularly when their natural resources are utilized commercially. Schomaker's work is crucial in facilitating discussions around equitable resource management and ensuring that those who protect biodiversity receive financial support.
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Astrid Schomaker highlighted that Panama being the host is a demonstration of the country's unwavering commitment to advancing biodiversity conservation.
Pueblos Indígenas pide que se reconozcan sus territorios como primera vía de conservación del planeta
Panama· 2025-10-28
Astrid Schomaker is the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
S.A.R. la Princesse Lalla Hasnaa prend part à une réception en l'honneur des hautes personnalités participant au Congrès Mondial de la Nature de l'UICN
Morocco· 2025-10-09
Astrid Schomaker, the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biodiversity, emphasizes that the day is for all people as biodiversity is the foundation of all life on Earth.
Humanidade está a destruir a biodiversidade a passos largos, alerta António Guterres | Ambiente
Portugal· 2025-05-22
Astrid Schomaker emphasized the importance of collaboration for achieving peace with nature.
Los países acuerdan una hoja de ruta para la financiación de la protección de la biodiversidad | Clima y Medio Ambiente
Spain· 2025-03-01
Astrid Schomaker is the head of the secretariat for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Genombrott för att artrika länder ska ersättning
Sweden· 2025-02-25