Advancing biodiversity through law and governance
A global initiative advancing biodiversity through law and governance.
SHARING KNOWLEDGE – BUILDING CAPACITY
SUPPORTING SYNERGIES – ENHANCING BIODIVERSITY ACTION
COP17 research in practice
OECM study presented at the Hub and Green Zone
The WWF–CISDL global study on legal pathways for OECMs was presented at the Academic & Research Organisations Hub on 26 October and the COP17 Green Zone Main Stage on 28 October 2026.
What We Do
EVENTS
Organise multi-partner events alongside CBD processes and beyond to debate and inform legal and institutional reforms.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Supports the capacity building efforts of national, sub-national & non-state actors from BLGI and its partner organisations.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Offers opportunities for law and governance students & early career biodiversity researchers to get involved in different ways.
CBD COP INVOLVEMENT
BLGI partners coordinate events at each CBD COP, bringing legal and governance expertise into global biodiversity discussions. Explore past COP event outcomes and upcoming activities through our events pages.
Our Events
Annual flagship events coordinated by BLGI‘s secretariat include:
Biodiversity Law and Governance Day – A full day knowledge sharing and research symposium alongside the UNCBD COP.
Find out more about past outcomes and planned events.