COP17 to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

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From 19-30 October, COP17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity takes place in Yerevan, Armenia. As the first Biodiversity COP to include a Global Review, the COP will focus on progress, monitoring and implementation. The Netherlands will host a Netherlands Pavilion, bringing together expertise and perspectives on biodiversity finance and the water–biodiversity–food nexus.

Meet us at the Netherlands Pavilion

The Netherlands Pavilion at COP17 will have over 60 inspiring presentations, offering participants a diverse array of insights and innovative solutions that span finance, biodiversity, water management, and sustainable development.

The Netherlands Pavilion focusses on the following themes.

Water
Finance and Private Sector engagement
Mainstreaming
DSI
Social inclusivity
Nexus

Which session belongs to the themes can be found in the programme. Each theme has a specif colour and matches a session.

Sessions at the Pavilion will not be recorded or livestreamed and there are no translation services available.

Programme Netherlands Pavilion

Please find the programme of the Netherlands Pavilion via the button below.

Programme booklet Netherlands Pavilion

Programme time table (blokkenschema)

Side events

For an overview of all the side events, please take a look at the following webpage.

Why visit the Netherlands Pavilion?

The Netherlands Pavilion stands out as a knowledge-sharing platform where you can discover cutting-edge approaches to aligning financial flows with nature and advancing biodiversity goals. You will gain insights into actionable solutions that support both environmental and community resilience while networking with global leaders working toward the same goals.

The pavilion offers a space where you can:

Engage with experts on topics such as biodiversity finance, sustainable food systems, and/or water stewardship.
Connect with key stakeholders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Build partnerships and join a community of frontrunners driving global change.

By visiting the Pavilion, you will be at the forefront of transformative ideas that not only address the challenges of biodiversity and climate change but also explore practical steps to achieve lasting impact through finance, policy, and community-driven initiatives.

Important! If you are planning to visit the Netherlands Pavilion, please read this carefully.

You can only visit the Netherlands Pavilion if you are accredited and registered for the Blue Zone of the COP 17 Biodiversity, where the Netherlands Pavilion is located. For more information to access the Blue Zone, all necessary information can be found on this website. Please follow the instructions under the “Registration” tab. You can only get accreditation through a contracted party or organisation with observer status. Please note that the organisation of the Netherlands Pavilion is unable to assist with registration for COP 17 Biodiversity.

Organisation

The programming of the Netherlands pavilion is coordinated by Partners for Water, the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.