The first detailed draft of the framework contains concrete figures on protected areas, the reduction of plastic waste or harmful environmental inputs. It calls upon all economic sectors to reduce negative impacts on biodiversity and strengthen positive ones. It requests a substantial increase of financial resources for the conservation of biodiversity, especially in developing countries. In this context, the topic of digital sequence information from genetic resources is also on the agenda. On the one hand, the publicly available data sets of digital information on genetic resources worldwide form the basis for solutions to achieve the biodiversity goals and sustainable development. On the other hand, the principle of benefit sharing from the use of genetic resources, as enshrined in the Convention, is facing major challenges.

Due to the pandemic, the negotiations are dragging on and negotiating parties agreed to take final decisions only in face-to-face meetings to come.
For more information on the First detailed Draft of the Post 2020Global Biodiversity Framework, please, visit the CBD webpage.
Background information and links on Digital Sequence Information here.