CoP14 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt: The Promote Pollinators Secretariat hosts a working session for members and a Sign-Up Event to welcome new members. New members: Estonia, European Union, Norway.
The FAO hosts a side-event on pollinators and presents the 2nd International Pollinator Initiative. The CBD, FAO and the Government of Mexico, in partnership with GIZ, Rare, IUCN and Conservation International, organize a session on the role of Pollinators during Agriculture Day at the Rio Conventions Pavilion, focusing on ‘Agriculture and Biodiversity: Walking hand-in-hand toward a sustainable world.’